Canberra/IBNS, Aug. 16 -- Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson has died at the age of 89, Cricket Australia confirmed on Saturday.

Born in New South Wales, Simpson's Test career spanned from 1957 to 1978.

An opening batsman (now called batter) and an occasional leg spin bowler, Simpson led Australia in the mid-1960s and later in the 1970s.

He had scored a famous 311 against England at Old Trafford in 1964. He was a very solid, patient batsman and an excellent slip fielder.

Simpton coached the national team from 1986-1996, helping rebuild Australian cricket after a difficult period.

Credited for building an almost invincible Australia in the 1990s and 2000s, Simpson was the coach when Australia won their first ever ...