An ICC Hall of Famer, Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia between 1957 and 1978, scoring 4,869 runs at an average of 46.81 with 10 centuries, 27 half-centuries and a highest score of 311. A fine leg-spinner, he took 71 wickets at 42.26 with two five-wicket hauls and best figures of five for 57. He was also an astute fielder, taking 110 catches.

Simpson, one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, died on Saturday at the age of 89. In a statement, ICC chairman Jay Shah praised Simpson’s contributions and said he would be long remembered.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the tributes for Bob Simpson as the cricket world pays its respects to a legendary figure who had an enormous impact on shaping the sport in the country. Simpson died in Sydney at the age of 89 after an extraordinary career as a player, captain and coach at state, national and international level.

Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden also paid a rich tribute to Bob Simpson on Instagram. Meanwhile, former captain Steve Waugh hailed influence of Simpson

The incident happened in the 1993 Ashes series during the Old Trafford Test, when Shane Warne had stormed into the dressing room angry over his dismissal

Allan Border pays tribute to the late Bob Simpson, a cricket legend who shaped Australian cricket for decades.