Australian Test cricketer Bruce Yardley has died after a long battle with cancer.

The West Australian, a veteran of 33 Test matches between 1978 and 83, died in hospital earlier today at the age of 71.

Yardley was part of a Test team that at times included seven West Australians.

State and national teammate Graeme Wood joined Simon Beaumont to pay tribute to his mate.

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