Richie Benaud
Cricketer and renowned sportscaster
Born
October 6th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
April 10th, 2015
10 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Played cricket for Australia from 1952 to 1963 as a leg-spin bowler and captain. Captained Australia to a 4-0 victory against England in the 1961 Ashes series. Transitioned to broadcasting, becoming a prominent sportscaster with a career spanning decades. His insights and commentary significantly shaped the way cricket was presented on television.
Captained Australia to a 4-0 victory in the 1961 Ashes series
Served as a long-time cricket commentator
Wrote several books on cricket
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