Bob Simpson obituary
Briefly

Bob Simpson, renowned for his extraordinary catching skills, achieved a remarkable 110 catches with a success rate of 0.94 across 62 Test matches for Australia. Alongside his exceptional fielding, he was also a gifted all-rounder, forming a successful opening partnership with Bill Lawry. Simpson scored 4,869 runs at an impressive average of 46.81 and made a notable triple century in 1964 against England. He also contributed with his bowling, taking 71 wickets in Tests. His multi-faceted contributions significantly impacted Australian cricket over four decades.
Bob Simpson, an iconic slip-fielder in cricket history, recorded a remarkable catching success rate of 0.94 per innings, an unmatched figure in the sport's history.
Simpson's all-round capabilities included making a triple century against England in 1964, scoring 4,869 runs, taking 71 wickets, and forming a productive opening partnership with Bill Lawry.
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