Former Australian cricketer Bob Simpson throughout an interview at Brisbane, Australia on November 28, 1991. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan
Simpson, one of the crucial influential figures in Australian cricket, died on Saturday on the age of 89.
In a press release, ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson’s contributions and mentioned he could be lengthy remembered.
“Bob Simpson was one of the true greats of our sport, and it is deeply saddening to learn of his passing. His legacy is immense. As a player, captain, and later as a coach, he shaped Australian cricket and inspired the global game,” Shah mentioned within the assertion.
“He nurtured and guided a technology of gamers who went on to develop into legends in their very own proper, and his affect prolonged far past the sector.
“On behalf of the International Cricket Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricket fraternity. His passing is a profound loss for the game, but his contributions will always be remembered and cherished,” he added.
An ICC Hall of Famer, Simpson performed 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at a median of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest rating of 311.
A high quality leg-spinner, he took 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and finest figures of 5 for 57. He was additionally an astute fielder, taking 110 catches.
After retiring in 1968, Simpson made a well-known comeback as Test captain in 1978 on the age of 41, to steer a weakened Australia facet.
After retirement, he turned Australia’s first full-time coach and was additionally a nationwide selector.
He completed with 10 Test centuries, scoring all of them whereas he was main the Australian crew, together with 311 in opposition to England in Manchester in 1964.
Published – August 18, 2025 03:50 am IST
