Bob Simpson, a revered figure in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89 in Sydney. Simpson was a former Test captain and the first full-time coach of the Australian cricket team. He played a pivotal role in transforming Australian cricket from a struggling side into a dominant force during his coaching tenure. Known for his toughness and versatility, Simpson opened the batting, bowled leg-spin, and was widely regarded as the greatest slip catcher in the history of the sport. His contributions to Australian cricket have been widely acknowledged, with tributes highlighting his status as a legendary and influential figure in the sport.
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Bob Simpson, who has died at the age of 89, was the archetypal granite-jawed comic-book Australian cricketer who opened the batting, bowled leg-spin and is still cited as the greatest slip catcher the game has seen. https://t.co/1yQnRXdnsS
Tributes are flowing in following the death of a true legend in the Australian sporting landscape. https://t.co/fG43hXz55N