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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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5th Test: More Tired Indian Bowlers Get, The More Pressure Brook Will Try To Put, Says Stuart Broad
But Ben Duckett: Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad believes Harry Brook will try to ramp up the pressure on the Indian bowlers as they begin to tire on Day Four of the fifth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at The Oval here on Sunday.
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5th Test: England Were Inconsistent But India Played Well, Says Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri stated that England showed inconsistency, while the visitors’ performed admirably in the first session of the ongoing fifth Test at The Oval. Before rain forced an early lunch break to be taken, India were at 72/2 after 23 overs, with B Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill unbeaten on 25 and 15 respectively.
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Trott Feels 'England Are Probably A Little Frustrated' With Handshake Controversy In The Manchester Test
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India’s All-rounders Are More Impactful Than Pant, Says Monty Panesar
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