The voice of Australian cricket, Richie Benaud, has died in his Sydney hospice at the age of 84.
A highly regarded commentator of the game in later years, Benaud was a cricket legend until he retired in 1964. The test captain was a record-breaking leg-spinner in his days on the pitch and considered the second most famous cricketer after Don Bradman.
Benaud is credited with bringing Test cricket back to the state it remains in today, after a lull period in the '50s, using his personality and aggressive leadership. Under his charge, Australia and West Indies earned Test cricket's first tie during the series at the Gabba in 1960-61, with the intense match stirring interest among Australians, according to Cricket Australia. Read more...
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