Australian cricket legend Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89.
The highly respected Simpson was a former Australian Test captain and also a national cricket coach and selector.
He is famous for making a comeback to Test cricket at the age of 41 when the game had been ripped apart by Kerry Packer’s World Series cricket.
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After a decorated career as a right-handed batter, a leg-spinner and excellent fielder, Simpson became the first full-time coach Australia had ever had in the mid 1980s.
Simpson was known for his strong opinions, strong work ethic, and ferocious determination.
Born in Marrickville in New South Wales, he will be remembered as one of the most influential figures Australia has had, shaping the culture of the team, and setting it up for years of dominance.
He is also credited for persuading the legendary Shane Warne to bowl around the wicket.
Cricket legend Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89. Credit: Getty Images
Tributes flowed after news of his death was made public.
“Bob Simpson and Allan Border picked Australian cricket up off its knees and began the long trek back to world dominance,” one fan said on social media.
“An Australian sporting legend as a player and coach RIP Bob 🙏.”
Newsreader Sandra Sully said: “‘No-one gave more’: Vale Australian cricket icon Bob Simpson.”
Veteran sports reporter Stephen Quartermain said: “Vale Bob Simpson. An Australian cricket giant.”
Aussie soccer legend Mark Bosnich said: “RIP Bob Simpson … the little bat you signed for my Father to give to me I carried everywhere… and meeting you in England was a real honour.”
Simpson made his Test debut in 1957 in Johannesburg.
He went on to appear in 62 Test matches across a whopping 21-year career, making 4869 runs with an impressive average of 46.81.
He was Australia’s 30th Test captain.
In 1985 Simpson was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
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