On Saturday, Cricket Australia (CA) said Simpson died in Sydney at the age of 89.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Bob Simpson was one of the true greats of our sport, and it is deeply saddening to learn of his passing. His legacy is immense. As a player, captain, and later as a coach, he shaped Australian cricket and inspired the global game,\" Shah said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He nurtured and guided a generation of players who went on to become legends in their own right, and his influence extended far beyond the field. On behalf of the International Cricket Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricket fraternity. His passing is a profound loss for the game, but his contributions will always be remembered and cherished,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
An ICC Hall of Famer, Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at an average of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest score of 311.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"He nurtured and guided a generation of players who went on to become legends in their own right, and his influence extended far beyond the field. On behalf of the International Cricket Council, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricket fraternity. His passing is a profound loss for the game, but his contributions will always be remembered and cherished,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After retirement, he became Australia\u2019s first full-time coach and was also a national selector. Simpson was also the consultant with the Indian team in 1999 and also coached Leicestershire and Lancashire in county cricket in England.<\/p>\r\n\r\n