webfact Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Former Australia cricket captain, commentator Benaud dies SYDNEY (AP) — Former Australia cricket captain and television commentator Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84, his employer Channel Nine network said Friday.Benaud, considered one of the most influential cricket identities of the past century, had been fighting skin cancer and died overnight in a Sydney hospice.Nine Network chief executive David Gyngell said in statement "Richie Benaud's passing has robbed us not only of a national treasure but a lovely man ... Richie earned the profound and lasting respect of everyone across the world of cricket and beyond."A veteran of 63 test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the world's most recognized commentators, anchoring the Nine Network's cricket coverage for decades.-- (c) Associated Press 2015-04-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikrit Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 RIP Richie .... He was good for the sport ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2015 He was a true gentleman of the old school and an ambassador of both the sport of cricket and the nation of Australia. His voice is synonymous with the sport to everyone of his generation and for me will always remain so. Cheers Richie. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExPratt Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Very Sad When I was a kid in the 70s cricket was my favorite sport to play and watch and people like Benaud are the reason I found the game so enjoyable and entertaining RIP Richie Thanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannork Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2015 Along with John Arlott, Brian Johnston and others, he made listening and watching Test cricket so informative and enjoyable. A true gentleman too. RIP Richie. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Chi Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Sad news indeed ........ Had the pleasure of meeting Richie at the Gabba (Brisbane Cricket Ground) many years ago. Totally nice guy who did so much for cricket. R.I.P. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2015 A great innings, well played Ritchie. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post samran Posted April 10, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) MARVELLOUS innings you mean. Hopefully sitting in heaven figuring out what coat to put on.. the cream (or is it the bone, the white, the off-white, the ivory or the beige?) ... Edited April 10, 2015 by samran 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 RIP Ritchie - best loved Aussie in the UK and, unlike Rolf, a never-sullied reputation goes with you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Farewell Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Cricket commentary will never be the same. RIP Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge2bridge Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 A true gentleman and a great cricket commentator. Unlike many today, he new what he was talking about. I could listen to him all day. RIP Ritchie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheungWan Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Superb captain and commentator. Up there on the Cricketing Parthenon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natway09 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Thanks guys, I echo your sentiments, a true gentleman has passed on. Thanks Richie for all those wonderful commentaries. A wonderful innings. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 A true legend. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samran Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 richie.jpg Welcome back to the MCG where the English are Two for twenty-two.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Legend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Dang Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 God bless you Richie. You where "simply marvelous". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Dang Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Very Sad When I was a kid in the 70s cricket was my favorite sport to play and watch and people like Benaud are the reason I found the game so enjoyable and entertaining RIP Richie Thanks Not hearing Richie's cricket commentary on a hot summer Sunday, in the park or on the beach, will never be the same will they ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 heard he was ill rest in peace now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freed1948 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 What a Marvelous man. Will be fondly remembered always. RIP Richie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadman Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 The lose of a true Aussie cricket Icon and all round good guy. Condolences to you Aussies from this Kiwi. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humberstone Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 There goes part of my youth. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon4546543 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Tew for tew,tew,tew. (2 for 222) Such an Aussie icon and such a marvellous man. As captain of the Aussie cricket team in the late 50's he never lost a test series over 5 seasons before he retired. His commentary and knowledge of the game were always first class. A true gentleman. Condolences to his family. RIP Richie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7by7 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 A great player and captain for his country; an even better commentator for the whole cricketing world. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Cricket commentary will never be the same. RIP Richie. RB has been the voice of cricket all my life. RIP to a great sportsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wow64 Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 RIP legend - https://youtu.be/8lA5M8KaPKQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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