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Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - St Charles Owl - 10-04-2015

Sad news today that Richie Benaud died today aged 84. I grew up listening to him on tv commentating on Test cricket in the UK, even though he was an Aussie, he was a great commentator!! RIP Ritchie.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/cricket/32182999


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - WakeyTerrier - 10-04-2015

Very sad news, I remember him commentating on the test matches I used to watch during the summer holidays


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - theo_luddite - 10-04-2015

Always liked his style and delivery as a commentator on TV or radio. He painted many a vivid picture in my mind when he was on the radio. A lot around now in many sports would do well to emulate him.


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - Lord Snooty - 10-04-2015

Great commentator. Last of the old school that I grew up listening to. Jonners, Arlott, Laker, CMJ. All sadly missed.
RIP, Richie.


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - themaclad - 10-04-2015

Richie has been there all my cricketing life as LS says last of the old school, a sad day for the game


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - ritchiebaby - 10-04-2015

RIP, Richie - a master craftsman in all that he did.


RE: Ritchie Benaud dies, aged 84. - Stairs - 10-04-2015

He was a class act. I grew up listening to him and mourn the departure of someone who seems like an old friend.