Richie Benaud

[PapaLazarou]

Along with Jonners, Benaud's was the iconic voice of cricket as I grew up.

A good innings from a legend in the game, a great commentator and a true gent.

RIP.

And Glenn McGrath dismissed for two, just ninety-eight runs short of his century.

[Pentridge]

As you say Papa, the voice of cricket.

Probably the only likeable Aussie too. A man of principles, when cricket went pay per view in this and Australia, he refused to work for said channels despite huge financial offers.

[chiswickmart]

Couldn't agree more. The man was a genius behind the mic, understood the power of silence and timing of carefully crafted words to add to the spectacle. An art long since lost.

That he was affectionately mimicked the world over spoke volumes too. Might get out my old Channel 9 tapes as a fond salute to the great man.

RIP Richie

[Charlie_Wayman]

Apologies Papa just realised you had already started a thread I really must learn to pay attention.

A true gent.
RIP Richie.

[proclaimer]

84 is a good innings for a cricket man who seemed genuine loved across the World.

[chief_wiggam]

For an Aussie, Richie was alright.