Police in South Africa have confirmed that former Somerset captain Peter Roebuck committed suicide yesterday.
The 55-year-old was found in his hotel room in Cape Town, where he was working for Australian press.
Captain Frederik van Wyk, spokesman for the South African Police in the Western Cape province, said: "I can confirm that the incident took place at a quarter past nine on Saturday.
"A 55-year-old British citizen was found dead in a hotel room in Newlands, Cape Town. He was working as a cricket commentator for an Australian publication. He committed suicide.
"An inquest docket has been opened for investigation. I cannot say more at the moment."
The batsman, who retired in 1991, was named Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1988.
