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- The Advertiser
Cricket Australia pays tribute to Bob Simpson
Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has led the tributes to former Test captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died aged 89. The Australian team, who is playing South Africa in the T20 decider in Cairns, will hold a momen't silence and wear black armbands at the Cazalys Stadium on Saturday. "Bob Simpson was one of the greats of Australian cricket and this is a sad day for anyone fortunate to have watched him play or who benefited from his wisdom. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series Cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket. "On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to express my warmest condolences to Bob's family, friends, teammates and all those touched by his vast contribution to cricket." Simpson was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to pay tribute to Simpson. "Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations. As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest standards for himself and the champions he led," Albanese wrote on X. "He will be long remembered by the game he loved. May he rest in peace." Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has led the tributes to former Test captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died aged 89. The Australian team, who is playing South Africa in the T20 decider in Cairns, will hold a momen't silence and wear black armbands at the Cazalys Stadium on Saturday. "Bob Simpson was one of the greats of Australian cricket and this is a sad day for anyone fortunate to have watched him play or who benefited from his wisdom. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series Cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket. "On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to express my warmest condolences to Bob's family, friends, teammates and all those touched by his vast contribution to cricket." Simpson was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to pay tribute to Simpson. "Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations. As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest standards for himself and the champions he led," Albanese wrote on X. "He will be long remembered by the game he loved. May he rest in peace." Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has led the tributes to former Test captain and coach Bob Simpson, who has died aged 89. The Australian team, who is playing South Africa in the T20 decider in Cairns, will hold a momen't silence and wear black armbands at the Cazalys Stadium on Saturday. "Bob Simpson was one of the greats of Australian cricket and this is a sad day for anyone fortunate to have watched him play or who benefited from his wisdom. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series Cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket. "On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to express my warmest condolences to Bob's family, friends, teammates and all those touched by his vast contribution to cricket." Simpson was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to pay tribute to Simpson. "Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations. As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest standards for himself and the champions he led," Albanese wrote on X. "He will be long remembered by the game he loved. May he rest in peace."
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Former Australia cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson passes away at 89
Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 Tests and two One-Day Internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test runs, including 10 centuries and 27 half-centuries, and took 71 wickets, while captaining Australia in 39 tests. Simpson was just 16 when he made his first-class debut for New South Wales state against Victoria. He also coached Australia from 1986 to 1996 and under his firm and steady guidance, Australia won the 1987 World Cup, four Ashes campaigns and in 1995 the Frank Worrell Trophy, ending a 17-year drought against the West Indies. Cricket Australia said the Australian team will pay tribute to Simpson with a moment's silence before Saturday night's one-day international against South Africa at Cairns in northern Australia and will also wear black armbands. Simpson made his Test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg in 1957, and his first century came in an Ashes test at Old Trafford in 1964, when Simpson went on to score 311. He is one of only seven Australians to make a triple-century. He was also one of the greatest slip-fielders, taking 110 catches. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to pay tribute to Simpson. "Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations. As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest standards for himself and the champions he led," Albanese wrote on X. "He will be long remembered by the game he loved. May he rest in peace." Simpson was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach." Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said in a statement. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'Quite simply the best coach': Steve Waugh, Allan Border pay respects to late Bob Simpson
Bob Simpson passed away at the age of 89. He was induced into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013 (Images via Getty Images & X) Former Australia captain Bob Simpson, one of the most influential figures in the country's cricketing history, passed away in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89. Tributes poured in from former teammates and players he mentored, with many describing him as a disciplinarian whose methods transformed cricket in Australia. Steve Waugh , who played a key role in Australia's rise during the late 1980s and 1990s, said Simpson's contribution went far beyond coaching. 'No one gave more to Australian cricket than Bob Simpson - coach, player, commentator, writer, selector, mentor and journalist. He was quite simply the best cricket coach with an unparalleled knowledge of the game together with an insatiable appetite for learning and imparting his wisdom. He made me a better player and he made Australian cricket great. RIP Simmo,' Waugh wrote on Instagram. Under his leadership, Australia lifted the 1987 World Cup, won four Ashes series and finally claimed the Frank Worrell Trophy in 1995, ending a 17-year wait for success against the West Indies. Steve Waugh on Instagram (Screengrab) Allan Border, who worked closely with Simpson through Australia's revival in the late 1980s, remembered the balance they struck as captain and coach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo 'Behind the scenes he was the sergeant major and disciplinarian and that allowed me to do what I did best. Occasionally, I would blow up but it never lasted for long. I suppose we were a bit of an odd couple but it just sort of worked,' Border told News Corp. Border also recalled the dynamic away from the field. 'Bob and I would play golf but I spent more time with Ian Chappell who did not get along with Simmo so I found myself in the middle of that one constantly defending Simmo to Ian. I'm not sure I got that far!' he said. 'Simmo was the perfect man for the time. He was not everyone's best mate but that was not his role. Everyone who played under him whether they liked him or not would accept they were better players for his influence. He was as good as any coach we have ever had. He had a fantastic cricket brain,' he reflected on Simpson's impact, as quoted by The Daily Telegraph. Former Australia batter David Boon also paid his respects. 'It's a shock and a hard hit – I know he hasn't been well. He had a special place in my heart and many others. He worked so hard to challenge us. I absolutely loved my involvement with him,' Boon said. Poll What was Bob Simpson's most significant contribution to Australian cricket? Coaching excellence Mentoring future players Cricket Australia described Simpson as 'a true cricket legend' and confirmed that the national team will observe a moment's silence and wear black armbands during the third T20I against South Africa in Cairns on Saturday. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Sport
- Sky News AU
The cricket world mourns Australian legend Bob Simpson following his death at 89
Former Australian men's Test cricket captain Bob Simpson also known as the cricket legend has died in Sydney aged 89. Simpson who notably played his part in rescuing Australian cricket from a dark era of struggling on the international stage became one of the most influential figures in Australia. He was known for transforming his team into a dominant force in World Cricket during the 1990s. Under Simpson, his Australian side won four consecutive Ashes series (1989, 1990-91, 1993, 1994-95) and ended the West Indies' 15-year unbeaten run in Test cricket in 1995, in enemy territory. The 89-year-old stepped down from his position as coach back in 1996. Simpson was a significant figure within Australian cricket, known as a player, coach and administrator, over four decades. The cricketer, who was born in the Harbour city in 1936, played 62 tests for Australia, scoring 4,689 runs with a batting average of 46.81 – achieving 10 centuries and 27 50s – and taking 71 wickets. It is known that Simpson is one of only seven Australians to make a triple-century with his highest ever Test score being 311. He captained Australia in 39 Tests across three periods in 1963 and 1978. Notably, Simpson came out of retirement, after not playing for 10 years, to play for the Aussie Test side at the age of 41 after Kerry Packer launched his rebel World Series Cricket series where he took most of Australia's best players with him. He played a home series against India and toured against the West Indies in the Caribbean. Simpson was inducted into the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame in 1985, the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2006, and the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. Tributes have flowed in following his passing and it included tributes from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who passed on his condolences describing his work as 'extraordinary service' to the world of cricket. 'Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations,' he posted on X. 'As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest of standards for himself and the champions he led. He will be long remembered by the game he loved. 'May he rest in peace.' 'Wonder if the late Bob Simpson will be remembered more for revolutionising coaching in international cricket worldwide than his brilliant exploits as an all-round cricketer and captain for Australia,' cricketing journalist Bharat Sundaresan said on X. 'One of the all time greats. Sad loss.' 'RIP Bob Simpson,' Mark Bosnich posted on X. 'The little bat you signed for my Father to give to me I carried everywhere. And meeting you in England was a real honour.' Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird paid tribute to the cricketing goliath. 'Bob Simpson was one of the greats of Australian cricket, and this is a sad day for anyone fortunate to have watched him play or who benefited from his wisdom," Baird said in a statement. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder, and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series Cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket. "On behalf of Cricket Australia, I would like to express my warmest condolences to Bob's family, friends, teammates, and all those touched by his vast contribution to cricket." Simpson was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1978, and an Officer of the order in 2007.
The Mainichi
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89
SYDNEY (AP) -- Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test runs, including 10 centuries and 27 half-centuries, and took 71 wickets, while captaining Australia in 39 tests. Simpson was just 16 when he made his first-class debut for New South Wales state against Victoria. He also coached Australia from 1986 to 1996 and under his firm and steady guidance, Australia won the 1987 World Cup, four Ashes campaigns and in 1995 the Frank Worrell Trophy, ending a 17-year drought against the West Indies. An opener, Simpson's ongoing partnership with Bill Lawry included a record 382-run opening stand against the West Indies in 1965. He was also one of the greatest slip-fielders, taking 110 catches. Cricket Australia said the Australian team will pay tribute to Simpson with a moment's silence before Saturday night's one-day international against South Africa at Cairns in northern Australia and will also wear black armbands. Simpson made his test debut against South Africa in Johannesburg in 1957, and his first century came in an Ashes test at Old Trafford in 1964, when Simpson went on to score 311. He is one of only seven Australians to make a triple-century. Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was among the first to pay tribute to Simpson. "Bob Simpson's extraordinary service to Australian cricket spanned generations. As a player, captain and then era-defining coach, he set the highest standards for himself and the champions he led," Albanese wrote on X. "He will be long remembered by the game he loved. May he rest in peace." Simpson was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2013. "As a brilliant opening batter, incredible slips fielder and handy spin bowler, Bob was a mainstay of a very strong Australian team in the 1960s, and he became a leader across the game as Australian and New South Wales captain and as a coach." Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird said in a statement. "Bob's decision to come out of retirement to successfully lead the Australian team during the advent of World Series cricket in 1977 was a wonderful service to the game, and his coaching set the foundation for a golden era for Australian cricket."
