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A Gentleman To The Core, Says Ganguly On Simpson’s Demise
RIP Bob Simpson: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly expressed sadness over the demise of legendary Australia cricketer Bob Simpson and described him as ‘a gentleman to the core’. Ganguly added that his memories of being with Simpson during the 1999 World Cup and county stint with Lancashire will remain in his heart and memories.
On Saturday, Cricket Australia (CA) said Simpson died in Sydney at the age of 89. Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia from 1957 to 1978, scoring 4869 runs at an average of 46.81, including 10 centuries and 27 half-centuries with a highest score of 311.
Simpson was also the consultant with the Indian team in 1999, and also coached Leicestershire and Lancashire in county cricket in England. “RIP Bob Simpson.. our memories of 1999 World Cup and my stint with you in Lancashire will always be in my heart and memories. A gentleman to the core,” wrote Ganguly on his ‘X’ account on Saturday.
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The Daily Telegraph: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh hailed the influence of Bob Simpson, who passed away on Saturday, by saying the legendary player and coach not only made him a better player, but also laid the foundation for making the side as a dominant force in the cricketing world.
Former Australia Captain And Coach Bob Simpson Passes Away At 89
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese: Bob Simpson, the former Australian captain and coach, passed away in Sydney on Saturday at the age of 89.
Spin In Focus As Australia Face Rare T20I Series Decider Test Against Proteas
T20 World Cup: On Saturday night, Australia will find themselves in rare territory when they face South Africa in a T20I series decider at a sold out Cazaly’s Stadium. While the Proteas were in a similar position just three weeks ago in the T20I tri-series in Zimbabwe, Australia have not played a series deciding match since September 2022, with several series in that period decided before the final game or disrupted by rain.
Series Loss Against India Wasn't A 'reality Check', England Can Beat Any Team: Edwards
ODI World Cup: England women's team head coach Charlotte Edwards believes that her side's white-ball series defeats against India weren't a 'reality check' and they are prepared to beat any team ahead of next month's ODI World Cup.
David Boon Leaves Out Marnus Labuschagne From His Australia Squad For The Ashes
ICC Match Referee: Former Australia cricketer and selector David Boon has left out Marnus Labuschagne from his preferred Australia squad for the all-important Ashes series, starting on November 21 in Perth. The five-match Test series will also be held in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.
Maxwell Aiming To Fine-tune Powerplay Bowling Skills Ahead Of Next Year’s T20 WC
T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he is fine-tuning his bowling in the powerplay, with an aim to take up new ball bowling duties for Australia at next year’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Injuries Force Aussies To Make Changes In ODI Squad Against SA
Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis: Australia have been dealt a major injury blow as their three key players will miss three-match ODI series against South Africa, that commences in Cairns on August 19.
Maphaka Is Going To Be At The Centre Of A Bidding Frenzy: Chris Morris Looks Ahead To SA20 Auction
MI Cape Town: Former Proteas all-rounder Chris Morris has shared his thoughts on SA20 season 4 player auction, scheduled for September 9, and said young pacer Kwena Maphaka could spark intense bidding wars while also singling out Aiden Markram as one of the headline acts.
West Indies Clinch First ODI Series Win Over Pakistan Since 1991
Brian Lara Cricket Stadium: Shai Hope’s unbeaten century and Jayden Seales’ six-fer led West Indies to register their first series win over Pakistan since 1991 with an emphatic 202-run win the third and final ODI at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium.
पाकिस्तान के खिलाफ शतक ठोककर Shai Hope ने की Brian Lara के रिकॉर्ड की बराबरी, इस मामले में कर लिया है पहला स्थान शेयर
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'It's A Long Road': Cricket West Indies Charts Revival Plan
Cricket West Indies: The West Indies are currently "not in the same level-playing field as other playing countries,” prompting an emergency meeting convened by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The gathering, which included legends such as Brian Lara, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, and current head coach Daren Sammy, concluded with a preliminary roadmap aimed at reviving West Indies cricket. However, as noted by participants, “it's a long road, it's not going to happen tomorrow".
Aus A Games Perfect Prep Leading Into World Cup: Tahlia McGrath
Cricket World Cup: Australia vice-captain Tahlia McGrath while explaining why she chose not to take part in this year’s The Hundred, said that she believes playing with Australia A in Brisbane against India A this week will be an ideal preparation for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India, starting September 30.
It's Close To All Guns Blazing, Says David On Australia’s Plan Of Quick Scoring In T20Is
T20 World Cup: After striking a blistering 83 in Australia’s 17-run win over South Africa in the T20I series opener, big-hitting batter Tim David said the side’s rapid-fire starts in the shortest format is close to their new-found approach of going all guns blazing in lead-up to next year’s T20 World Cup.
'We’re Keeping Our Options Open': Rizwan Backs Pakistan Bowlers To Bounce Back In ODI Series Decider
Brian Lara Cricket Academy: Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan backed his bowling group to find form as his side's three-match ODI series against the West Indies heads into a deciding game.
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