Apart from training the Australian team, Bob Simpson also captained 29 Tests.

Bob simpson passes away: Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson died at the age of 89. He was a prominent Australian cricket person who played 62 Test matches in his sports career and scored 4689 runs. Simpson also captained 29 Test matches in addition to training the Australian team. He was known for his discipline and hard work.

Bob Simpson retired from cricket after playing 50 Test matches in 1968, but when the Australian team was in crisis, they changed their decision and took over the team’s captaincy. At that time, many top players were ruled out of the Australian team due to Carrie Packer’s world series cricket. Simpson took over the team under his captaincy and scored 10 centuries in his career, out of which he scored all the centuries as captain.

Bob Simpson played an incredible innings against England in 1964 in Manchester, scoring 311 runs. This was his highest score in Tests and during this innings he batted continuously for 13 hours. Simpson’s batting ability and patience made him a great player.

Bob Simpson played an important role for the Australian cricket team in 1986, when he began the work of improving young players. At that time the team was going through a difficult period, and the cricket board chose Simpson for this work. He trained young players in association with captain Alan Border and prepared them to achieve success internationally.

Simpson’s achievements:

– century: Simpson scored 10 centuries in his career, out of which he scored all the centuries as captain.
– Best innings: He played the best innings of his career against England in 1964 in Manchester.
– Capation: Simpson handled the team under his captaincy and gave many important victories.

Simpson’s captaincy and batting skills made an important contribution to Australian cricket. His leadership ability and dedication to sports made him a great player and captain.

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