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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
- Australia
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 · Richie Benaud was called “perhaps the most influential cricketer and cricket personality since the Second World War” by Gideon Haigh, one of the sport's most authoritative...
Apr 11, 2015 · Richie Benaud, who led Australia to three Ashes series wins and became the 'voice of cricket', passed away after a long battle with skin cancer. He was a leg-spin bowler, a lower-order batsman and a meticulous captain, who also achieved the Test match double of 2,000 runs and 200 wickets.
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.