By that summers end, with the beaten but popular West Indies having had a tickertape motorcade send-off in Melbourne, Richie Benauds own popularity was sealed. He was with us as a player, journalist . The tour saw his bowling talents come to the fore when he took 106 wickets,[40] surpassing the previous record of 104 by England's Sydney Barnes. It was developed by the software company Turtlez Ltd. Having downloaded this, cricket fans would be treated to live Test match updates and weather reports from a cartoon version of Benaud with real voice samples such as "Got 'im!" How remorseless Stephen Bear continued his arrogant antics up until or debate this issue live on our message boards. [97], After retiring from playing in 1964, Benaud turned to full-time cricket journalism and commentary, dividing his time between Britain (where he worked for the BBC for many years before joining Channel 4 in 1999), and Australia (for the Nine Network). Swanton. His final commentary in England came during the 2005 Ashes series, but he continued to work for Channel Nine in Australia until 2013. Australian Test captain Michael Clarke said Benaud was a gentleman who played cricket in the right spirit. [130], Last edited on 25 February 2023, at 20:19, 195455 series when England visited Australia, 196061 Test series against the visiting West Indians, 196263 saw an English team under Dexter visit Australia, Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Jane McGrath Day for Breast Cancer awareness and fundraising, List of New South Wales representative cricketers, List of international cricket five-wicket hauls by Richie Benaud. A personal letter from Richie Benaud to a young English leg-spinner almost 20 years ago has emerged as a touching example of the great cricketer's personal qualities and deep respect for his fans. Jeffrey Benaud is not involved in the court action Marcia and Greg Benaud have taken against Daphne Benaud in the Supreme Court. Australia had fallen to 6/92 on the final day chasing a target of 233 with Benaud and Davidson at the crease. He was the mainstay in Australian cricket television commentary until the past two summers - a car accident in 2013 sidelined him before he announced in November last year that he was fighting skin cancer. A pioneering leg-spin bowler, Benaud played in 63 Tests, 28 as captain, before retiring in 1964 to pursue a career in journalism and broadcasting. ''I was devastated when he left. He wrote a number of books, rather serious works written with little flourish, and there were two books about him, one by AG Moyes and a later study by Mark Browning. He scored 47 not out and took 3/37 in an innings win over Queensland. [11] He scored 20 not out and was not called on to bowl in the second innings. 'Our story is one of hope': Conjoined twins who made history as first EVER pair survive to separation As Charles Bronson faces a parole hearing on Monday Will Britain's most violent prisoner soon be painting Is this Britain's most despicable man? [29][36][54] Benaud made a strong start to the series against India, taking 3/0 in the first innings of the First Test in Delhi, before a 5/76-second innings haul secured an innings victory. from around the world following the news of Benaud's death. Benaud was given a chance against the visiting team when New South Wales played them in Sydney after the First Test. AAP/Dean Lewins. [78] Benaud started the series with seven wickets and a half century as the First Test in Brisbane was drawn. [4], Benaud was not a large spinner of the ball, but he was known for his ability to extract substantial bounce from the surface. Benaud removed Meckiff from the attack and did not recall him. Pearce's XI at Scarborough. [44] He took 5/82 in the second innings of the Fifth Test, the fourth consecutive match in which he had taken five wickets in an innings, as Australia took a 30 series win. While a move to preserve Benauds childhood home failed, he was honoured with a lifesize statue at the Sydney Cricket Ground, his spiritual home his actual homes having been in Sydneys Pacific-side suburb of Coogee, on the French Riviera and in London. Benaud was born in Penrith, New South Wales, in 1930. [29][36], It was the first of his successes against India, against whom he took his wickets at an average of 18. [47] Benaud's men won the Second Test,[48] before he took 5/83 and 4/94 in the drawn Third Test. Richie Benaud was a pioneering leg-spin bowler In the memorial booklet, Benaud's family described him as "a special person who means so much to each of us in many different ways". "[39], After a break in the international calendar of a year, the 195758 tour to South Africa heralded the start of a phase of three international seasons when Benaud was at his peak. After such an impressive playing career, he became even better known as a prolific author, columnist and commentator on cricket. Richie Benaud death. I've got a black dress hanging inside,' Marcia said, laughing. Benaud stated he would spend the Northern Hemisphere summer in Britain writing, and would continue working for the Nine Network in Australia. In fact they have shunned it. [4] Benaud took 5/72 and scored 43 in the First Test,[86] but then injured himself in a grade match, so Bob Simpson captained the team for the Second Test and won the match in Benaud's absence. ', Marcia said she waited two years to get divorced, 'because of my sons.' Richie Benaud dies aged 84 - rolling reaction The former Australia cricket captain and commentator, who played 63 Test matches, has died at the age of 84 Updated 9 Apr 2015 9 Apr 2015 Flags. And despite the years since she saw the only man she ever married, Marcia Lorraine Lavender Benaud said she had watched the television tributes to her late former husband with mixed feelings. [126], In 2007, he was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the Allan Border Medal award evening and in 2009 he was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame. However, cricketers like Shane Warne, Ian Chappell, Michael Clarke among several others visited his commemoration service on the same day. Despite this impairment to his bowling shoulder, his team played with an aggressive strategy leading them to lose only one Test match and no other matches during the tour, honouring his pre-series pledge. [7] He was recalled immediately for the Fourth Test, but was dropped for the Fifth after managing seven runs in his only innings and going wicketless. 'It's 39 years since I spoke to or saw him, except on TV,' she said. ", added: "So sad to hear about the passing of Richie Benaud. Benaud went on to dismiss tail-ender Alf Valentine for his first Test wicket, conceding 14 runs from 4.3 overs. With an attacking partnership, the pair took Australia to within sight of the target. His record reads 12 wins, 11 draws, one tie, and four losses from 28 Tests in charge of Australia. [7], He took the wicket of Queensland batsman Bill Brown in his third match of the season. Craig had fallen ill, and just when the senior player, Neil Harvey, was expected to succeed to the leadership, Benauds name was announced. Benaud struck exactly 100 in the first innings, before taking 4/70 in South Africa's reply. Even worse, many such slurs aren't from men but 'I couldn't do it without you': Victoria Beckham poses with her whole family after her PFW show - as she Brooklyn Beckham puts on a loved-up display with wife Nicola Peltz as they head back to hotel after Cruz Beckham supports his mother Victoria as he carrying his very own VB handbag on the way to her show Like father, like daughter! When the time came for Richie Benaud's final departure, Greg and Jeff were given the opportunity to visit their father, and they informed Marcia who said she took the philosophical view 'that it might be God's will'. But Richie asked the pretty young woman out, and when he moved on to a job as a clerk at The Sun newspaper their relationship grew. First wife: The former Marcia Lavender (pictured) married Richie Benaud in 1953, had two boys and divorced in 1967 and at the time of the cricketing legend's death in April had not seen him - except on TV - for 39 years. I used to go to matches and even went on the Hill in Sydney when he was batting with Norm O'Neill.'. The lawsuit against Richie Benauds estate involves complex trusts and superannuation funds both in Australia and overseas, the NSW Supreme court was told on Friday. He took up a journalism position with the News of the World,[98] beginning as a police roundsman before becoming a sports columnist. [64][65] In Adelaide, with Davidson absent, Benaud bowled long spells to take match figures of 7/207 in addition to a score of 77 in the first innings. Harvey and Benaud had been captains of their respective states until Harvey moved in the same season for employment purposes from Victoria to New South Wales and became Benaud's deputy. [36], Benaud was awarded life membership by the New South Wales Cricket Association, but he returned it in protest in 1970 when his younger brother John was removed from the captaincy. Recruited by Australian media tycoon Kerry Packer in the 1970s, Benaud would become a driving force behind World Series Cricket, his voice lending respectability to the breakaway professional circuit that would ultimately change the game. [citation needed], The First Test in Brisbane ended in the first tie in Test history, which came about after Benaud and Alan Davidson, rather than settle for a draw, decided to risk defeat and play an attacking partnership, which took Australia to the brink of victory. [8] Selected as a batsman, he scored 3 and 19. Benaud's 5/13 in 25 balls instigated an English collapse which saw Australia retain the Ashes. Six further wickets in the drawn Third Test saw Benaud end the series with 84 runs at 28 and 18 wickets at 21.11. She and Richie Benaud had a second son Jeffrey in 1958, 'Dad said his cricketing commitments and distances for touring teams put strains on marriages.'. It was presented to his wife. [8], He also showed his hitting ability in a tour match against T.N. Richie Benaud, who has died aged 84, was perhaps best known latterly for his work as a global cricket commentator, with his distinctive voice, familiar fixed gaze, prominent bottom lip and. When it became clear that the cricketing legend was finally about to succumb to skin cancer, Daphne contacted Jeff and Greg Benaud. Later that same day, there was a commemoration service officiated by former teammate turned lay preacher Brian Booth; attendees included his family and close friendsamong them former players, including Ian Chappell and Shane Warne, and Australian Test captain Michael Clarke. A veteran of 63 Test matches, Benaud played a pivotal role in the formation of World Series Cricket in the 1970s and was one of the worlds most recognised commentators. After scoring 44 and taking 2/66 in the opening first-class match against Worcestershire, the all-rounder starred in his next match, against Yorkshire. He was attacked by the touring batsmen, taking 1/75 from 16.5 overs in his first outing against an international outfit. Ms Benaud said Richie hadkept in touch with their sons, but as the years went by they 'didn't see him as often'. Former Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84. What an innings. and "That's stumps and time for a glass of something chilled". 'I kept on seeing Dad throughout my life - occasionally,' confirmed Greg Benaud. Although the shoulder injury had affected him, Benaud did produce a memorable piece of bowling in the New South Wales match against England, taking 7 for 18, his best figures in first-class cricket. [citation needed], Benaud took over when Australian cricket was in a low phase with a young team. As per theguardian.com, Richie Benaud's Cause of Death was revealed that he died of Skin cancer. Richie commentated regularly during the 201112 season and was part of Nine's commentating team/roster. In October 2018, Benaud became the 40th Legend in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. [4], On his third and final tour to England in 1961, he was hampered by damaged tendons in his right shoulder, which forced him to miss the Second Test at Lord's known as the "Battle of the Ridge". [8], Relegated to the Second XI after this match, he was struck in the head above the right eye by a ball from Jack Daniel while batting against Victoria in Melbourne, having missed an attempted hook. Read about our approach to external linking. In 1960, he made his first radio commentary in the United Kingdom at the BBC, after which he moved into television. Australia won the series 21, and although Benaud was below his best, scoring at 21.77 and taking 23 wickets at 33.87,[29][36] the series was a success for cricket. There were good times when he was home at the family house in Beecroft, in Sydney's north. Five days later, he fronted Wesley Methodist Church in Strathfield, Sydney, still bearing the stitched wound. His final commentary came near the end of the final day of the Fifth Test at the Oval. [73] Benaud had a poor series with the bat, scoring 45 runs at 9, but was more successful with the ball, taking 15 wickets at 32.53. [7], At this stage of his career, he had played 13 Tests with mediocre results. [16] He suffered a smashed gum and a severely cut top lip when a square cut by John Waite in the Third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground hit him in the face while he was fielding at short gully. Marcia Benaud described the times when Richie was overseas as lonely and trying. Some tedious contests had been inflicted on the watching public, with more to follow in the 1960s. In 1961 he was made an OBE for services to cricket. The Cricket Player, Journalist Richie Benaud passed away at the age of 92. Richie Benaud. Talking about her marriage to the onetime Australian cricket captain, Ms Benaud's eyes filled with tears and she said: 'He shouldn't have left'. She kept me informed so that I knew when Dad was sick. Shane Warne, Australia's record wicket-taker, made a particularly, said Benaud's passing was "a sad day for Australia", adding: "We have lost a cricketing champion and Australian icon. [7], He managed only eight runs in four innings in the first two Tests, and having taken only two wickets for 136 runs was dropped for the Third. [103], The idea for what became his trademarkwearing a cream or white jacket during live commentarycame from Channel 9 owner Kerry Packer, who suggested the look to help Benaud stand out from the rest of the commentary team. John, who played in three Tests, was 13 years younger. [7], Despite this, Benaud was chosen for his Test debut in the Fifth Test against the West Indies in 195152 in Sydney. Richie proposed to Marcia and the engaged pair planned to marry on January 15, 1953, in between the third and fourth tests against the touring South African team. He ended with 121 and took four wickets in the match as Australia won by an innings and took the series 30. [25] After a draw in the Second Test,[26] he took three wickets in four balls to end with 4/15 in the first innings at Georgetown, Guyana, before scoring 68 (his first Test half century) as Australia moved to a 20 series lead. He came from a cricket family, with his younger brother John Benaud also going on to become an Australian Test cricketer. We will remember him forever. But that extraordinary five-match encounter produced electrifying batsmanship, and bowling that was less concerned with shutting the game down than keeping it moving. That TV commentary style lent itself to much mimicry, and his pronouncements, carefully rationed, were widely regarded as gospel. Menu! Benaud was a Test cricket all-rounder, blending leg spin bowling with lower-order batting aggression. [7] In the opening match of the season, he struck 158 and took 5/88 and 1/65 against Queensland. 'I would have liked to have gone [to the funeral]. 1930 - 2015. Richie Benaud was the captain of the Australian team that was in charge of the Australian side which featured in Test cricket's first-ever tied match, against the West Indies in 1960-61. He ended with 3/56, the first time he had taken three wickets in a match. [6][7] New South Wales were the dominant state at the time, and vacancies in the team were scarce, particularly as there were no Tests that season and all of the national team players were available for the whole summer. The world of sport reacts to the news that former Australia captain and broadcaster Richie Benaud died overnight at the age of 84. He finished the first-class tour with 627 runs and 61 wickets at 23.54. [18][19] In another match for New South Wales against the touring team, he took a total of 5/95. When live Test cricket disappeared from the BBC in 1999 he moved to Channel 4, and when terrestrial broadcasting ended in 2005 he refused to switch to pay TV. He was buried on April 15 in a private funeral ceremony attended only by immediate family members. Richie Benaud became a household name for a whole new generation when he moved from the oval to the commentary box. 'Daphne has been kind and fair over the years to me and has welcomed me, even when it was undeserved on my part,' Greg said. [4] Educated at Parramatta High School, Benaud made his first grade debut for Cumberland at age 16, primarily as a batsman. Nor have they sought the limelight occupied by their father. or debate this issue live on our message boards. Reaction to the death of former Australian cricket captain and commentator Richie Benaud, known as the 'Voice of Cricket'. Richard Benaud OBE (/bno/; 6 October 1930 10 April 2015) was an Australian cricketer who played for New South Wales and the Australia national cricket team. [30] His fielding, in particular at gully and short leg, was consistently of a high standard, in particular his acrobatic catch to dismiss Colin Cowdrey. She remained in the Beecroft house as the boys grew up, seeing their father 'now and again for birthdays'. It was something he shouldn't have done. . Midway through the season, he played in Morris's XI in a testimonial match for Hassett, who captained the other team. He was recalled for a match against the Englishmen. At Adelaide, a nation was brought to a standstill during a long, pulsating last-wicket stand between Ken Mackay and the near-hopeless No 11 Lindsay Kline as they secured an unlikely draw for Australia. [35] He took 6/52 and 5/53, his best-ever match analysis, ending the series with 113 runs at 18.83 and 24 wickets at 17.66. Benaud had an ineffective match with the ball, taking 1/162. South Africa. [61], The Test was tied when Solomon ran out Ian Meckiff with a direct hit. [60], Both men were noted for their hitting ability and viewed attack as their most effective chance of survival. Cricket great Richie Benaud dies at 84 In October 2013, Benaud, then 83, was involved in a car crash and did not recover sufficiently to broadcast the Ashes series and in November 2014, he announced he was been treated for skin cancers. The Ashes were retained in England in 1961, though a shoulder injury kept Benaud from the Lords Test, which was won by Australia under Harvey. ", "Well, the answer to that", Benaud replied, "If there is, as there always can be, some emergency or a sensational happening on or off the field where it would be quite ridiculous not to go into the commentary box, of course I'll be in there doing my job and doing it as professionally as I can. Benaud often spoke of a return to commentary but, to the great sadness of his legions of admirers, it did not materialise. His first BBC radio commentary came in 1960, followed by his first television appearance three years later. His selection was frequently questioned in those early years, when much other flowering talent was evident in domestic cricket. He led from the front with his bowling, taking match figures of 7/112 in his debut as captain as Australia claimed the First Test in Brisbane. This memorial website was created in memory of Richie Benaud, 84, born on October 6, 1930 and passed away on April 10, 2015. Richie Benaud, who has died aged 84, was perhaps best known latterly for his work as a global cricket commentator, with his distinctive voice, familiar fixed gaze, prominent bottom lip and carefully tended coiffure. He led his country in 28 Tests and never lost a series as Australian captain. On a green pitch which was struck by a downpour on the opening day, Benaud's spin was not used by Arthur Morris, and he failed to make an impression with the bat in his only innings, scoring only two. Marcia Benaud and Greg Benaud have launched legal action in the NSW Supreme Court challenging Richie Benaud's second wife Daphne for a slice of his multi-million-dollar estate. ", Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbottexternal-link said Benaud's passing was "a sad day for Australia", adding: "We have lost a cricketing champion and Australian icon. His instinctive, aggressive captaincy and daring approach to cricket and his charismatic nature and public relations ability revitalised cricket interest in Australia. His career in television then took off, while his contract with the News of the World was to proceed for half a century until the paper closed in 2011. 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Benaud died peacefully in his sleep in a hospice, the Sydney Morning. Benaud, Richard (Richie) (1930-2015) by Kersi Meher-Homji. His Australian cricket television commentary continued until it was brought to a halt by a car accident in 2013 and shortly afterwards he announced that he had skin cancer a legacy, he suspected, of his bareheaded days on the field. Richie Benaud remembered in private ceremony for friends and family, Richie Benaud dies aged 84 rolling reaction, Richie Benaud: archive match reports of his playing career, Richie Benaud: a personal reflection on a colossus of cricket, Cricket legend Richie Benaud his life in pictures. He justified their decision prior to the team's departure, scoring 167 not out and taking match figures of 7/137 for the touring team against a Tasmania Combined XI, his wickets including Test batsmen Miller, Ian Craig and Neil Harvey. He sustained a cracked sternum and shoulder injuries. [7][11] He then finished the summer strongly, and ended the season with 811 runs at 62.38 and 35 wickets at 30.54. A petite and gracious lady with a merry laugh and a gentle demeanour, Marcia Benaud has lived a 'contented' life a world apart from the public life Richie Benaud led with second wife Daphne. He had managed, in the 14 Tests since then, 559 runs at 27.95 and 67 wickets at 24.98. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Catches/ stumpings. [38] Early in the tour, when the team visited Timaru to pay a minor match, Benaud went to a pharmacy to see if he could get something to soothe his spinning-fingers, which had been torn by his spinning action for many years. [36] His batting was reliable, with 227 runs at 32.47. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, arriving at that milestone in 1963. ", At the age of 83, he crushed two vertebrae when his 1963 Sunbeam vintage sports car, Test debut against West Indies at Sydney Cricket Ground, First of 248 Test wickets and 2,201 Test runs, First Test as Australia captain, v England at Brisbane, In his 60th Test, the first to 2,000 Test runs & 200 wickets, Final Test against South Africa at Sydney Cricket Ground, Final commentary in England after 42 years. Marcia remembers making the salads for the West Indies team, with Richie cooking on the barbecue he had made himself from Besser blocks, and legends including Everton Weekes, Garfield Sobers, Wes Hall and Frank Worrell standing around in the back yard. [74] Benaud was the leading wicket-taker of the season with 47 at 17.97. He was the accompaniment of an Australian summer. He helped the Australian team have the attitude where they wanted to win. After Don Bradman, there has been no Australian player more famous or more influential than Richie Benaud..
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