ICC mourns Bob Simpsons death, remembers his contributions
Dubai, Aug 17 (PTI) The ICC on Sunday condoled the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, highlighting his contribution as a player, captain and coach during the team's rise to the peak of world cricket through the 1990s.
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 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 said in the statement.
'He nurtured and guided a generation of players who went on to become legends in their own right, and his influence extended far beyond the field.
'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 played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at an average of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest score of 311.
A fine leg-spinner, he took 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and best figures of five for 57. He was also an astute fielder, taking 110 catches.
After retirement, he became Australia's first full-time coach and was also a national selector.
He finished with 10 Test centuries, scoring all of them while he was leading the Australian team, including 311 against England in Manchester in 1964. PTI AH AH AT AT
view comments
First Published:
August 17, 2025, 15:15 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Deccan Herald
an hour ago
- Deccan Herald
August 18, 2025: Best photos from around the world
Tourists take a boat ride at Ana Sagar Lake during sunset, in Ajmer, Rajasthan. Credit: PTI Photo People participate in a candlelight march against the Supreme Court order directing authorities to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR localities and place them in shelters, in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood scores their third goal. A child's shoe painted red lies on the floor, near the Embassy of Egypt, during a protest in solidarity with Palestinians, in Santiago, Chile. Credit: Reuters Photo
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Mohammed Siraj Set To Be Ignored For Asia Cup 2025: Report
Mohammed Siraj is reportedly likely to miss the 2025 Asia Cup, while Shubman Gill would need a big vouch from head coach Gautam Gambhir to be considered. The highest wicket-taker in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Mohammed Siraj, is likely to miss out on the 2025 Asia Cup. According to a report in Cricbuzz, spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh, and one of Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna are likely to constitute the pace attack for the multi-national tournament. Siraj has been the apple of the nation's eye after his match-winning fifer at the Oval in the last Test, but his T20 credentials aren't as solid as some of his competitors. He had a good, 16-wicket season in IPL 2025 but Prasidh (Purple Cap winner), Bumrah and Arshdeep all took more wickets than him. Whereas, Rana was one of the best bowlers in the league last season and impressed in his debut series against England earlier this year. Meanwhile, the report said, Test captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to make the cut, too, unless head coach Gautam Gambhir makes a strong case for him in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s selection meeting in Mumbai, scheduled for August 19. He was the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL 2025 and led the Gujarat Titans well for the second time, but his runs came as an opener. The report said Sanju Samson, who scored three centuries in T20Is last year, and Abhishek Sharma, the top-ranked batter by ICC in the format, are locked in as the first-choice options. The spot for a backup opener/batter is still available, but currently, Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal is ahead. His Mumbai teammate Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to join him, as per the report, while Jitesh Sharma (and not the likes of Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul) is expected to be the backup wicketkeeper. The report mentioned Axar Patel as the vice-captain, despite some rumors that Gill could replace him in that role with the team's eyes on the long-term future under captain Suryakumar Yadav. Hardik Pandya is cemented as one of the all-rounders, with Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar vying for the other spot. Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are expected to join Patel in the spin quartet in helpful conditions in the UAE. India's campaign in the Asia Cup starts on September 10. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Hindu
4 hours ago
- The Hindu
ICC mourns Bob Simpson's death, remembers his contributions
The ICC on Sunday (August 17, 2025) condoled the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, highlighting his contribution as a player, captain and coach during the team's rise to the peak of world cricket through the 1990s. 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 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 said in the statement. "He nurtured and guided a generation of players who went on to become legends in their own right, and his influence extended far beyond the field. "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 played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at an average of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest score of 311. A fine leg-spinner, he took 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and best figures of five for 57. He was also an astute fielder, taking 110 catches. After retiring in 1968, Simpson made a famous comeback as Test captain in 1978 at the age of 41, to lead a weakened Australia side. After retirement, he became Australia's first full-time coach and was also a national selector. He finished with 10 Test centuries, scoring all of them while he was leading the Australian team, including 311 against England in Manchester in 1964.
