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Former Australia captain and coach Bob Simpson dies aged 89

Bob Simpson played 62 Tests and would then go on to shape one of the great eras of Australian cricket

16-Aug-2025•Alex Malcolm

Ponting not the first to play on post-captaincy

Ricky Ponting is not the first man to play on after resigning as Australia's captain. ESPNcricinfo looks at some of the others

30-Mar-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff

New South Wales opens Hall of Fame

The 12 members of New South Wales' team of the past 150 years will be the first inductees of the state's Hall of Fame when it is opened on Friday night

02-Apr-2008•Cricinfo staff

Simpson says Katich ready for Test recall

Simon Katich has corrected a technical flaw in his batting and is capable of opening for Australia in Tests, according to his batting coach Bob Simpson

30-Oct-2007•Cricinfo staff

Simpson blasts Australia over injuries

Bob Simpson has launched a scathing attack on Australia's coaching and team preparations in the wake of injuries to several key players. Simpson said Andrew Symonds' bicep problem was a prime example of misguided training techniques

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Watson must prove himself - Simpson

The injury-plagued Shane Watson should not be taken to the World Cup unless he strings together a series of impressive performances before the squad is named, according to Bob Simpson

28-Jan-2007•Cricinfo staff

Australia could drop the Ashes - Simpson

The Ashes could slip through Australia's fingers unless the team's catching improves, according to the former national coach Bob Simpson

16-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson says England on a winner with swing

The former Australian coach Bob Simpon said England's ability to swing the ball could be the trump card that helps them retain the Ashes in Australia

01-Nov-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson concerned at Australia's future

Bob Simpson, the former Australia captain and coach, has stated that Australia's dominance in the past decade might have a detrimental affect on their future

31-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Coaches agree McGrath can reach the Ashes

Bob Simpson has joined the current coach John Buchanan in supporting Glenn McGrath's push to play in next summer's Ashes series

02-Mar-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson and Noble enter Hall of Fame

The former captains Bob Simpson and Monty Noble were inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal

06-Feb-2006•Cricinfo staff

Buchanan tells Simpson to stay with the times

The former Australian coach Bob Simpson should change with the times and understand the role of the modern-day coach, according to John Buchanan

06-Feb-2006•AFP

Simpson slams Australia's behaviour

Bob Simpson has joined a chorus of former Test captains to condemn Australia's behaviour and believes the players are acting like "small children"

19-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson attacks Smith's 'wandering mind'

Prior to South Africa's morale-boosting win at Brisbane on Sunday, Bob Simpson accused Graeme Smith of having a wandering mind

15-Jan-2006•Cricinfo staff

Simpson to work as cricket advisor with Rajasthan

Bobby Simpson, the former Australian captain, has been appointed as the cricket adviser of the Rajasthan Ranji Trophy side on a three-year contract

11-Sep-2005•Cricinfo staff

Simpson wants new outlook from selectors

Bob Simpson believes the selectors' attitude must change to ensure a successful future

06-Sep-2005•Cricinfo staff

Bobby Simpson appointed Netherlands coach

Bobby Simpson has been appointed the new coach of the Netherlands

05-Sep-2005•Cricinfo staff

Time for New Zealand to find a style all its own

New Zealand cricket needs to develop a style all of its own - So says former Australian cricket captain and coach Bobby Simpson.

27-Jul-2005•Lynn McConnell

Simpson warns of coaching drain

As Greg Chappell waits to hear whether he will coach West Indies the former Australia mentor Bob Simpson has warned the exodus of local talent is not going to stop

25-Jun-2005•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Simpson slams proliferation of chuckers

Bob Simpson, the former captain and coach of Australia, has slammed the International Cricket Council for its lax attitude towards bowlers with suspect actions

17-Feb-2004•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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