Bob Simpson, linchpin of Australian cricket who served
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Simpson, one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, died on Saturday at the age of 89. In a statement, ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson’s contributions and said he would be long remembered.
The ICC mourns the loss of Bob Simpson, a transformative figure in cricket who passed away at 89. As a player, captain, and coach, Simpson significant
Allan Border pays tribute to the late Bob Simpson, a cricket legend who shaped Australian cricket for decades.
Bob Simpson, the former Test captain and coach credited with shaping Australia’s modern golden era, died aged 89 in Sydney on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A pivotal figure in the dressing room during Australia’s rise to the top of world cricket in the 1990s,
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the tributes for Bob Simpson as the cricket world pays its respects to a legendary figure who had an enormous impact on shaping the sport in the country. Simpson died in Sydney at the age of 89 after an extraordinary career as a player, captain and coach at state, national and international level.
The incident happened in the 1993 Ashes series during the Old Trafford Test, when Shane Warne had stormed into the dressing room angry over his dismissal
ICC chairman Jay Shah has mourned the passing of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, praising his immense contributions to