great commentator , who had been receiving treatment for skin cancer since november , began broadcasting for the bbc while still a player in 1963 and carried on until a car crash forced him out of the commentary box in 2013 .
it was hoped he would still be able to commentate on the world cup in australia and new zealand earlier this year but ill-health sadly ended hopes of one last masterclass .
he took 248 test wickets and hit 2,201 runs , with three centuries , and reclaimed the ashes for australia as captain before successfully defending them twice .