Australia Honors Cricket Legend Bob Simpson with Black Armbands in T20I Match
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📂 Category: Cricket
📰 Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓️ Published: 2025-08-16
Australian cricket players wore black armbands during the third T20I match against South Africa to honor former captain and coach Bob Simpson, who passed away at age 89.
Simpson's extensive career included playing 62 Test matches, captaining and coaching the national team, and serving as a commentator and selector.
His coaching tenure, from 1986 to 1996, was marked by significant achievements such as the 1987 World Cup victory and the 1989 Ashes triumph.
Tributes poured in from fellow cricketers, highlighting Simpson's immense contributions and influence on the sport..