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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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Parthiv Patel Remains Confident In Outer Delhi Warriors' Comeback Potential Despite Narrow Loss
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Shubman Gill Answered All Challenges And Questions Perfectly With His Bat, Says Parthiv Patel
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India Should Have Avoided Announcing Bumrah Would Play Three Tests In England, Says Dasgupta
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