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Allan Border pays tribute to the late Bob Simpson, a cricket legend who shaped Australian cricket for decades.
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
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.
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,
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
Former Australian cricketers pay tribute to the late Bob Simpson, a legendary figure who shaped generations of players.
Rahul Dravid recollected how a stint with the late Bob Simpson between 1998-1999 helped him ace the slip fielder's technique and went on to break Mark Waugh's world record to become the first designated fielder to collect 200 Test catches.