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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2015, 05:23:06 AM »
Terribly sad. RIP
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2015, 05:24:51 AM »
Rest in piece.

Thoughts with his family and friends.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2015, 06:41:11 AM »
Irreplaceable RIP
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2015, 06:44:42 AM »
"And that's Glenn McGrath dismissed for two, just 98 short of his century"

RIP Richie.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #19 on: April 10, 2015, 07:02:22 AM »
I once had the pleasure of being introduced to him at The Oval several years ago; he had time and grace to spend a few minutes with the many many people trying to get an autograph or shake his hand.

A true Gentleman as well as an outstanding cricketer and broadcaster; he will indeed be sorely missed.

RIP Richie.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #20 on: April 10, 2015, 07:08:07 AM »
I started watching cricket during the 1985 ashes series and his commentary made watching the game as much fun as seeing Gower bat all summer long.  He was as much a part of my cricket life as picking up a bat. An absolute legend of the game-impartial, insightful and always maintained his integrity.

Will never be bettered, rest in peace Richie
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #21 on: April 10, 2015, 07:48:25 AM »
Quote from: jamielsn15 on April 10, 2015, 07:08:07 AM
He was as much a part of my cricket life as picking up a bat.

This.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #22 on: April 10, 2015, 07:53:19 AM »
Or as ‘Bill Lawry’ might say, “Vale the great man, vale”.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #23 on: April 10, 2015, 08:09:10 AM »
RIP Richie.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #24 on: April 10, 2015, 08:14:13 AM »


There can't be too many Australian cricketers who were loved by the English fans. This picture from the bbc website today just sums up how much he was adored by the cricketing public. Johnners and Benaud were my absolute favourites growing up. It'll never be the same without them, a very sad day. A true legend, RIP.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #25 on: April 10, 2015, 08:33:03 AM »
Rip Ritchie, my voice of cricket. Never forgotten
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #26 on: April 10, 2015, 08:45:03 AM »
Quote from: Cover_Drive on April 10, 2015, 03:23:00 AM
Another terrible news for cricket. He was voice of cricket.

True dat

Sad news for the game as true fans loved his commentary
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #27 on: April 10, 2015, 08:48:32 AM »
I've just got something in my eye...

Absolute gent, and amazing commentator. Not least because he was often just quiet and enjoying the cricket when it got really tense. Might have to watch 2005 coverage to hear him.
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2015, 08:59:54 AM »
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Re: Richie Benaud
« Reply #29 on: April 10, 2015, 10:04:38 AM »
The moment I remember in his commentary, as many have said is the fact he timed his pauses in speech perfectly. What he didn't say was as important as what he did.

Edgbaston 05...... Jones.......................Bowden!

Goosebumps! RIP Ritchie
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