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His finger injury kept him out of the 1958–1959 Ashes, but by 1961, he had established himself in the side for Australia's tour. He made hundreds in the first and fifth Tests, helping England to a 2-2 draw.
Subba Row played in 260 matches over the course of ten years in the first class, amassing over 14,000 runs and claiming 87 wickets with his legspin.
In 1991 he was awarded a CBE for services to cricket. Between 1992 and 2001 he was a match referee for the ICC, overseeing 41 Tests and 119 ODIs.
Wasim Khan, the ICC's general manager of cricket, said: "It is sad to hear of the passing of Raman and I would like to extend deepest condolences on behalf of everyone at the ICC. Raman was a respected cricketer of his era, who went on to become the chair of the Test and County Cricket Board. He was also one of the earliest ICC match referees, officiating very ably in different parts of the world."
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