Former South African Test batsman Roy Mclean died in Johannesburg on Monday after a prolonged illness at the age of 77.

Mclean played 40 Test matches, at an average of just over 30. He is best remembered for a match-winning unbeaten 76 against Australia in 1955.

Following his success in South Africa's test tour to England [Images] in 1960, he was named Wisden's Cricketer of the Year in 1961.

McLean was also a useful rugby player, and is credited with a drop goal that gave his club side Natal victory over the touring Australians in 1953.

He leaves behind his 51-year-old wife, Barbara, two daughters and six grandchildren.