Vale Richie Benaud

[sheridanstand78]

I would like to pay tribute to the late Richie Benaud for his marvelous contribution to cricket and making it fun and entertaining to watch. He was the godfather of commentators and told things exactly as they were. RIP and thanks for the memories.

 

[anthonyb1965]

Very sad news, absolute icon of Cricket!

 

[HoldenV8]

Cricket telecasts will never be the same.

RIP Richie. Its being reported that amazingly he passed away at 2:22 am

 

[Andrew..]

Richie Benaud was great sportsman and a true gentleman...very sad to hear of his passing.

 

[bob dylan]

Legend.

 

[Technical Coach]

Best commentator never felt old or past his time, sharp on the spot technical and the right balance of serious and relaxed commentating.

 

[Killer03]

RIP.

The best thing Richie did was not to speak. His commentary was not 'hey look at me hey look at me', it was designed to get people to watch the cricket. Not to build his celebrity status (unlike some current commentators).

Go back and watch some of his commentary especially around the 80s, it's just so understated. Brilliant. An absolute loss to Australia and the World.

 

[Technical Coach]

I know this will appear shallow and up myself but most Old/Ageing commentators really sound old, boring, missing a few braincells and not with the times---along with not finding them funny when they try to be.

With Ritchie I never once felt this way and it was always a learning experience whenever he spoke.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

RIP.
The best thing Richie did was not to speak. His commentary was not 'hey look at me hey look at me', it was designed to get people to watch the cricket. Not to build his celebrity status (unlike some current commentators).

Cant help but echo the above.

Ritchie Benaud once said something along the lines of "the role of a commentator is to add to the viewing of the sport for the benefit of the audience. If you cant add something meaningful, then don't speak"

Cant have anything but the utmost respect for him as a cricketer, commentator & person.

 

[Fro]

At least show a bit of respect for the poor guy buy spelling his bloody name properly.

there is no T in his name, 4 time out of 8 mentions got it wrong. Other than that I agree with everyone, a sad day indeed

 

[sheridanstand78]

At least show a bit of respect for the poor guy buy spelling his bloody name properly.

there is no T in his name, 4 time out of 8 mentions got it wrong. Other than that I agree with everyone, a sad day indeed

Apologies Mr spell check. I promise I will get it right first time next time. Error has been corrected!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Two for Two Hundred and Twenty Two

Maaaaarvelous!!

Rest in peace Richie

 

[Dan]

That's very sad indeed

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Sad for cricket and even more for his family and friends condolences to all

 

[TWO DOGS]

I took a promising young leg spinner over to Richie's home and he spent three hours in the park tutoring the young fellow. He then followed his career and gave advice whenever asked. Lovely, lovely man. RIP.

 

[Jatz Crackers]

At least show a bit of respect for the poor guy buy spelling his bloody name properly.

That will teach me to refrain from cutting & pasting from the thread title.

And brother Fro. Show some respect. It is "by" not "buy"

 

[EagleFlys]

The voice of summer..

Vale Richie.

 

[sheridanstand78]

That will teach me to refrain from cutting & pasting from the thread title.

And brother Fro. Show some respect. It is "by" not "buy"

Fancy that, at least I am not the only one who made a boo boo with my spelling.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Met Richie once. Lovely guy. Smart cricket brain, great player and Captain, and wonderful commentator. He has left a lasting legacy for cricket around the world.

 

[Jethro]

RIP Richie 🙁