Bob Simpson, former Australia cricket captain and coach, dies aged 89

Simpson played 62 Tests over more than two decades after debut in 1957Australia’s first full-time coach helped guide team’s re-emergenceFormer Australia cricket captain and coach, Bob Simpson, has died in Sydney aged 89.Robert Baddeley Simpson was an influential figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades as a player, captain and coach, and also made his mark on the game as a law-maker, referee and commentator. Continue reading...

Bob Simpson, former Australia cricket captain and coach, dies aged 89
  • Simpson played 62 Tests over more than two decades after debut in 1957

  • Australia’s first full-time coach helped guide team’s re-emergence

Former Australia cricket captain and coach, Bob Simpson, has died in Sydney aged 89.

Robert Baddeley Simpson was an influential figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades as a player, captain and coach, and also made his mark on the game as a law-maker, referee and commentator.

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