ICC mourns Bob Simpson’s dying, remembers his contributions

The ICC on Sunday (August 17, 2025) condoled the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, highlighting his contribution as a participant, captain and coach throughout the group’s rise to the height of world cricket by way of the Nineteen Nineties.

Simpson, one of the influential figures in Australian cricket, died on Saturday on the age of 89.

In an announcement, ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson’s contributions and mentioned he could be lengthy remembered.

“Bob Simpson was one of many true greats of our sport, and it’s deeply saddening to be taught of his passing. His legacy is immense. As a participant, captain, and later as a coach, he formed Australian cricket and impressed the worldwide sport,” Shah mentioned within the assertion.

“He nurtured and guided a era of gamers who went on to develop into legends in their very own proper, and his affect prolonged far past the sphere.

“On behalf of the Worldwide Cricket Council, I prolong our heartfelt condolences to his household, associates, and the whole cricket fraternity. His passing is a profound loss for the sport, however his contributions will all the time be remembered and cherished,” he added.

An ICC Corridor of Famer, Simpson performed 62 Checks for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at a mean of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest rating of 311.

A advantageous leg-spinner, he took 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and greatest figures of 5 for 57. He was additionally an astute fielder, taking 110 catches.

After retiring in 1968, Simpson made a well-known comeback as Check captain in 1978 on the age of 41, to steer a weakened Australia aspect.

After retirement, he grew to become Australia’s first full-time coach and was additionally a nationwide selector.

He completed with 10 Check centuries, scoring all of them whereas he was main the Australian group, together with 311 in opposition to England in Manchester in 1964.