Brian Booth Wife: Was Brian Booth Married?

Brian Booth has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he was married or in any relationship before he died. His personal life was private.

Booth made his first-class debut for the New South Wales cricket team and came to prominence in dramatic circumstances in his second match, against the touring Englishmen in 1954-55. Due to late withdrawals, Booth was selected at late notice and had to be called from work on the morning for the match.

Booth was selected for the Australian team that toured England in 1961 and played in the final two tests. Upon his return to Australia, Booth made two centuries in the 1962-63 home test series against England, establishing himself in the Test team.

Following the retirement of Richie Benaus, Booth was appointed vice-captain under Simpson as Australia embarked on a successful 1964 tour of England which saw the retention of the Ashes.

In retirement, Booth returned to his teaching duties and served as a Baptist lay preacher. He was inducted into the Cricket Hall of Fame in 2014.

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