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Richard Benaud OBE ( / ˈbɛnoʊ /; 6 October 1930 – 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia. Following his retirement from international cricket in 1964, Benaud became a highly regarded commentator on the game.
Richie Benaud was a legendary allrounder and captain who led Australia to regain the Ashes in 1958-59. He also excelled as a commentator, journalist and author, and influenced many cricketers such as Ian Chappell and Shane Warne.
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- November 6, 1930
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Apr 9, 2015 · Richie Benaud was a former Australia captain, journalist and legendary broadcaster who influenced the game for decades. He died in Sydney after a long battle with skin cancer and a car accident.
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Apr 10, 2015 · If television commentary has a template of the Do’s and Dont’s in cricket, they all emerge out of Richie Benaud, a cricketer, captain and commentator par excellence. Related Articles A 50-cent...
Apr 10, 2015 · The web page is a BBC Sport tribute to Richie Benaud, who played 63 Tests and captained Australia in 28 of them. It also covers his career as a commentator, author and columnist, and his impact on cricket and the BBC.
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Apr 9, 2015 · Richie Benaud, who died in 2015, was a brilliant all-rounder, captain and commentator for Australia and England. He was also a pioneer, innovator and icon of the sport, with a distinctive voice and style.
Apr 9, 2015 · A tribute to the cricket icon who played 63 Tests for Australia, captained the team to three Ashes wins and became a legendary commentator. Richie Benaud died in 2015 after a battle with skin cancer.
