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completely disintegrated when they found alternative work difficult to obtain. This was particularly the case with Austin, and following his retirement from cricket, he became reliant on alcohol and drugs to help him deal with the issue, and ultimately became homeless. He died aged 60. His death was announced on 7 February 2015.
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16:Jamaican cricketer (1954-2015)
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160:22 February 1978 v
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1160:Jamaican men's footballers
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172:Domestic team information
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153:Only ODI (cap
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491:One Day International
93:Right-arm medium pace
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29:Personal information
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