There is a wave of mourning in Australian cricket. Former Australia captain Bob Simpson died on Saturday. He said goodbye to the world at the age of 89. Today, the third and deciding T20 to be played between Australia and South Africa will be paid tribute to this veteran. During the match, the Australian team will also tie a black band on their hands.

According to Cricket Australia, Bob Simpson died in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89. Bob Simpson played 62 Tests and 2 ODIs for Australia between 1957 and 1978. He scored 4,869 runs in Test matches, scoring 10 centuries and 27 half -centuries. There is also the achievement of scoring his name triple century. His highest score was 311 runs. Apart from this, he also took 71 wickets. At the same time, he scored 36 runs in ODIs and took 2 wickets.

Bob Simpson has 60 centuries, 100 half -centuries and 349 wickets

Bob Simpson had a big name in first class cricket. His records are extraordinary in this format. In 257 first class matches, Bob scored 60 centuries and 100 half -centuries. In this format, he won 21,029 runs. He did a lot of wonders in bowling too. Bob took a total of 349 wickets in the first class matches.

Australia captain in 39 Tests, 10 years head coach

Bob Simpson played an important role in Australian cricket. Simpson captained Australia in 39 Tests. He was the head coach of Australia from 1986 to 1996. Australia won the 1987 World Cup, 1989 as the Ashes Series in England and the foreign series against West Indies in 1995 in their coaching.

Former Australian captain and veteran batsman Steve Waugh praised his career and Bob Simpson’s contribution to Australian cricket. Steve Waugh wrote on Instagram, “No one gave Australian cricket more than Bob Simpson. He played a big role in the upliftment of Australian cricket and making the team the best as a coach, player, commentator, writer, selector, guide and journalist.”

India and England Five matches between Test Series The fourth match will be played from 23 July. This match Manchester Of Old Traffic Ground Will be in 61 years ago on this ground Australia Of batsman Bob Selection Had created history. Bob Had scored a triple century on this ground. Bob It is the only player to score a triple century on this ground. Bob This of Record No one has broken till date.

61 years ago Bob Has created history

Bob Had this Record Made 61 years ago in 1964. When Australian team Ashes Series For England Went on a tour. Manchester On the ground Australia And England among Series The fourth match was played. In this match Australia First Batting of. Australia Bill for Laurie And Bob Selection Opening Come to do

Bob And the bill is both fantastic Batting of. Bill scored a century. Bill by scoring 106 runs Out Has done Both of them first Wicket Played 201 runs for. After the bill was dismissed Bob Stayed at the other end. Bob Had fifth Wicket For Bryan Add 219 runs with the booth. The booth was dismissed after scoring 98 runs. Booth and Bob Partnership Australia The score was taken beyond 600.

Australia Sixth of Wicket Bob Fall as But by then this great batsman had scored a triple century. Bob Has played the biggest innings of history on this ground. Which no one could break till date. Bob 23 Fours And scored 311 runs with the help of a six. Bob During this time played 740 balls. Bob Thanks to the innings Australia Has declared the innings for 656 runs in the first innings.

England-Australia among Draw Match on the match

England Batsmen also fantastic Batting of. Kane Barrington Scored 256 runs. There itself Ted Dexter Scored 174 runs. Due to which England Scored 611 runs in the first innings. Australia After this, only 2 in their second innings Over Play Between the two teams Draw Done.

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