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Inquest into Peter Roebuck's death to be reopened

Inquest into Peter Roebuck's death to be reopened

Reports suggest prosecutors in South Africa will re-examine the circumstances of Peter Roebuck's supposed suicide in 2011

14-Oct-2018•ESPNcricinfo staff

South African prosecuting authority reviewing Roebuck inquest findings

South African prosecuting authority reviewing Roebuck inquest findings

South Africa's Director of Public Prosecutions, Western Province, has begun reviewing the findings of the original closed inquest into the death of Peter Roebuck, raising the prospects of the incident being re-examined

28-Dec-2016•Daniel Brettig

Fear of detention triggered suicide, says Roebuck's colleague

Fear of detention triggered suicide, says Roebuck's colleague

Peter Roebuck was about to be detained over an alleged sexual assault when he committed suicide at his Cape Town hotel, his colleague Jim Maxwell has said

15-Nov-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Police expect delay in Roebuck inquest

Police expect delay in Roebuck inquest

The circumstances surrounding the death of Peter Roebuck will probably not be known before another month at the least, police have said

14-Nov-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Roebuck committed suicide, say police

Roebuck committed suicide, say police

Peter Roebuck fell to his death from his Cape Town hotel room while being questioned by police about an alleged sexual assault, it has been reported

13-Nov-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

'Cricket has lost one hell of an intellect'

'Cricket has lost one hell of an intellect'

Tributes for the cricket writer and former Somerset captain Peter Roebuck, who has died in South Africa, aged 55

13-Nov-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

Peter Roebuck dies aged 55

Peter Roebuck dies aged 55

Peter Roebuck, the respected cricket commentator and columnist, has died in South Africa

12-Nov-2011•Brydon Coverdale, Daniel Brettig and Firdose Moonda

Benaud still rules the commentary roost

Benaud still rules the commentary roost

Richie Benaud is still unmatched when it comes to finding Australia's most magical cricket broadcaster

25-Apr-2007•Peter English

Bowden and Dar losing face, says Australian media

Bowden and Dar losing face, says Australian media

Billy Bowden finds little favour with Australian and South African Test cricketers following some controversial decisions in the recent Test series, writes Mike Coward

07-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

'Cool' Gayle can be captain or casualty, says Waugh

'Cool' Gayle can be captain or casualty, says Waugh

Steve Waugh believes "the highly talented Chris Gayle has the presence and ability to influence those around him"

17-Nov-2005•T&T Express

Flintoff action under the spotlight

Flintoff action under the spotlight

Allegations that Andrew Flintoff is a chucker were brusquely dismissed by Michael Vaughan after England's seven-session defeat of Bangladesh at Chester-le-Street

06-Jun-2005•Cricinfo staff

Beamers are not intentional - Ponting

Beamers are not intentional - Ponting

Accusations that Brett Lee is delivering intentional bean balls are 'rubbish', according to Ricky Ponting

28-Feb-2005•Cricinfo staff

Let on-field umpires rule on chucking

Let on-field umpires rule on chucking

The issue of chucking divides opinions, but a clear verdict emerged from apanel of former cricketers instituted by Wisden Asia Cricket: five out ofseven members came out in favour of handing the matter back to the umpires

08-Jun-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Roebuck arrested on sex charges

Roebuck arrested on sex charges

Peter Roebuck has been arrested on three charges of indecent assault

15-May-2001•George Dobell

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