Books by Bob Simpson

A key figure in Australian cricket for more than four decades, as cricketer, captain, coach and commentator, Bob Simpson first toured with Australia in 1957-58 as a middle order batsman who bowled leg breaks and caught infallibly at first slip. He subsequently became a first-rate opener and in 1963 was named Australian captain. With the advent of World Series Cricket in April 1977, Simmo emerged from retirement at 41 to lead his country once more, and then, when Australia went looking for a full-time coach in 1986, he was again the Australian Cricket Board's choice. He held the job for a controversial but successful decade, during which time the team won the World Cup and regained both the Ashes and the Frank Worrell Trophy. He also had stints in county cricket, coaching Leicestershire and Lancashire, and has served as a coaching consultant in all corners of the cricket world.