Vale Bob Simpson AO Source: Cricket Australia – CA Multicultural Media (eLanka) Cricket Australia (CA) is mourning the passing of former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson aged 89. One of the greats of Australian cricket, Simpson made an indelible mark on the game as a champion opening batter, brilliant slips fielder and handy leg spinner; and as a respected and long-serving coach including of the Australian men’s team. Robert Baddeley Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978 scoring 4869 runs at 46.81 including 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries with a top score of 311. He took 110 catches and 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five wicket hauls and best figures of 5/57. Simpson was just 16 when he made his first-class debut for New South Wales against Victoria. He went on to play 257 first class matches including for New South Wales and Western Australia, making ...
