He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling.
Richie BenaudCricket has so many meanings to so many Australians. Itโs become precisely that - an Australian way of life. And what a life it is. Some would even go as far as to say, โmarvellousโ.
Richie BenaudIt was sad leaving the BBC; not quite like being divorced, but you don't leave after a period stretching from 1960 to 1999 without feeling a certain number of pangs.
Richie BenaudCricket. Come summer holidays here in Australia not a whole lot else seems to matter. It's good stuff... Some would even go as far as to say, marvellous.
Richie Benaud