[92], During Benaud's captaincy, Australia did not lose a series, and became the dominant team in world cricket. Kissing the bride was [tricky],' Marcia told Daily Mail Australia. 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. The couple honeymooned in Jervis Bay where, Marcia remembered with amusement, they were given a room in the naval barracks with two single beds. Benaud went around the wicket and bowled into the footmarks, having Dexter caught behind and then Peter May bowled around his legs. The opener at Brisbane delivered the thrill of crickets first tied Test match. He took 18 wickets in these matches, including 3/20 and 3/37 against Oxford University, 5/13 against Minor Counties and 4/38 against Hampshire. 'Dad had two families to look after and back in the day when Mum was awarded custody, it was the law brought down in the Supreme Court rather than the family court that we lived with Mum and saw Dad once a fortnight,' Greg said. He had managed, in the 14 Tests since then, 559 runs at 27.95 and 67 wickets at 24.98. [7] This was part of a month-long run in which he made only 123 runs in eight innings and took only seven wickets in four matches. The death of Richie Benaud has reverberated around the world after news broke on Friday morning of the former Australia cricket captain's death at the age of 84. [12] Hassett struck 179 in four hours, and took 47 runs from Benaud's seven overs. In the case of the latter, comedian Billy Birmingham's impersonations of Benaud on The Twelfth Man comedy recordings have become very successful, spanning more than twenty years. Benaud was the first man to achieve 2,000 runs and 200 wickets at Test level. Some tedious contests had been inflicted on the watching public, with more to follow in the 1960s. [74] Benaud was the leading wicket-taker of the season with 47 at 17.97. Benaud led his country. Richie Benaud, pictured during his touring days as Australian Test captain had an interest in cars, particularly Renaults and Sunbeams, and passed that interest down to his sons Greg and Jeff, Richie Benaud (pictured) married his second wife Daphne, an ardent cricket fan, in 1967 and together the couple forged a remarkable partnership during which the former Test captain became a legend behind the microphone. As per theguardian.com, Richie Benaud's Cause of Death was revealed that he died of Skin cancer. He was a one-off., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. A strong England party, led by Peter May, were widely expected to retain the Ashes. 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. It was screened before Australias Test series against India last December. [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). [7] He was selected for an Australian XI match against England, in what was effectively a trial for Test selection, but suffered a chipped bone in his thumb. He was 84. Benaud, born in Penrith, New South Wales, enjoyed a successful career as a wily leg-spin bowler and middle-order batsman. He defined an era with conviction and sincerity. The first Test of the season, against the touring South Africans, saw high drama as Australia's left arm paceman Ian Meckiff was called for throwing by Colin Egar and removed from the attack by Benaud after one over. [61], The Test was tied when Solomon ran out Ian Meckiff with a direct hit. Benaud's personal form was a major factor in this success. Having helped Australia win the 1955 series in the West Indies (Benauds century in Jamaica, one of five in an innings of 758 for 8 still Australias highest total in Tests came in a mere 78 minutes), after four years and 27 Test matches it was felt at last that he truly belonged in the side. [4], Johnnie Moyes said "Certainly Benaud received a little help from the roughened patches, but he could do what the off-spinners could not do: he could turn the ball, mostly slowly, sometimes with more life. 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'. Benaud said: "I won't be doing live commentary any more." [6] Benaud's bold leadership coupled with his charismatic nature and public relations ability enlivened interest in Test cricket among a public who had increasingly regarded it as boring. But some of them played below expectation, and Australias attack contained several bowlers whose actions were perceived as highly suspicious. [7][11] He then finished the summer strongly, and ended the season with 811 runs at 62.38 and 35 wickets at 30.54. [31] Benaud and Daphne often stayed at their holiday home in Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera. [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. Then, within the year, Richie Benaud became captain of his country. Richie Benaud (1930-2015) *84, Grave #86215750 - Sysoon Lou Benaud, who had once taken all 20 wickets in a bush match, keenly and wisely guided his two sons. [6], In November 1948, at the age of 18, Benaud was selected for the New South Wales Colts, the state youth team. Cricket-Reaction to the death of the 'Voice of Cricket' Benaud - Yahoo! Midway through the season, he played in Morris's XI in a testimonial match for Hassett, who captained the other team. He came from a cricket family, with his younger brother John Benaud also going on to become an Australian Test cricketer. In 1960, he made his first radio commentary in the United Kingdom at the BBC, after which he moved into television. [101] Some of his other memorable moments he commentated on included Shane Warne's "Ball of the Century",[102] Ian Botham's dominant all-round display during the 1981 Ashes,[97] Dennis Lillee overtaking Benaud's record for most wickets, and subsequent 300th and 310th wickets, and Andrew Symonds' tackle on a streaker. Benaud was given a chance against the visiting team when New South Wales played them in Sydney after the First Test. However, he did not have much success in his five games, taking only five wickets at 54.00. [4] He was appointed an OBE in that year and in 1962 was named as one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year. [24], Australia's selectors persisted and selected him for the squad to tour the West Indies in 195455. [29][36], It was the first of his successes against India, against whom he took his wickets at an average of 18. 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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. He loved winning. Australia needed six runs from the final over, in which Benaud was caught and the last two wickets fell to run outs while attempting the winning run. [7] Benaud scored his maiden first-class century, 117 against South Australia, in the next match, two years after falling short of the milestone by seven runs. It's been very much appreciated.'. He said of her, "She improved my love of vegetables by introducing the phrase, 'You can't go out and play cricket until you have eaten all your vegetables. But I will be doing all sorts of, what I regard as, interesting things for Channel Nine on the cricketspecial features on the cricket". Richie Benaud - Bio, Personal Life, Family & Cause Of Death - CelebsAges [8] He contributed significantly with both bat and ball in New South Wales' Sheffield Shield triumph, the first of nine consecutive titles. She remained in the Beecroft house as the boys grew up, seeing their father 'now and again for birthdays'. Five days before their wedding and listening to the match on the radio, Marcia heard that her fianc had been struck in the lip while fielding. [28] Benaud had contributed 246 runs at 41 and taken wickets steadily to total 18 at 26.94. Richie Benaud obituary | Richie Benaud | The Guardian [72], During England's chase on the final afternoon it became apparent that, with Ted Dexter scoring quickly, Australia would lose the Test unless England were bowled out. "[2] In his review of Benaud's autobiography Anything But, Sri Lankan cricket writer Harold de Andrado wrote: "Richie Benaud possibly next to Sir Don Bradman has been one of the greatest cricketing personalities as player, researcher, writer, critic, author, organiser, adviser and student of the game."[3]. Richie Benaud died on April 10, 2015, after being diagnosed with skin cancer. He was a great player and a great captain; a wonderful leader of men and he continued that off the field, Clarke told the Nine Network. [7], In the next match against South Australia, he made 48, took 4/93 and 1/29 and suffered three dropped catches by the wicketkeeper in successive balls. Richie Benaud dead | The Australian While a heart attack was the cause of Warne's death while holidaying in Thailand, Healy revealed that he feared the spin king would succumb to another health issue. It is only a shame he did not get the send-off he deserved - the game of cricket has not had a chance to say goodbye, BBC commentator Jonathan Agnew told the broadcaster. Marcia Benaud told Daily Mail Australia about her mixed emotions in the days after Richie Benaud's death on April 10 this year. He had been receiving treatment for skin cancer since November. Benaud, who was born in Penrith, just west of Sydney, into a family of Huguenot origin, had a keen cricketer for a father. 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. [77], 196263 saw an English team under Dexter visit Australia. He made 1 in the second before a last-wicket partnership between Davidson and Graham McKenzie of 98 yielded a defendable target. 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His leg spin yielded ten wickets at 30.60, with a best of 4/118 in the Fourth Test in Adelaide when he was given a heavy workload, totalling 58 overs,[7] when Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller broke down during the match. Leading opposition batsman Everton Weekes edged Benaud in his first over, but Gil Langley dropped the catch. [7], On arrival in the British Isles, Benaud quickly made an impression with both bat and ball. Richie Benaud dies: Eight rules of commentary - The Independent It was another lean series with the ball, Benaud's 17 wickets costing 40.47, the third consecutive series where his wickets cost more than 30. 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Three of the Tests were drawn, Australias Bill Lawry, Bob Simpson and Ken Mackay scoring at a snails pace (matched by Geoff Pullar, Ken Barrington and Cowdrey for England). [89][90] His batting had been steady though with 231 runs at 33,[29] but his bowling was less so, taking 12 wickets at 37.42. [15] Hassett allowed him to bowl only in the second innings, when nine West Indian wickets had fallen and Australia were on the verge of an inevitable victory. His father Louis, a third-generation Australian of French Huguenot descent,[4] was a leg spinner who played for Penrith District Cricket Club in Sydney Grade Cricket, gaining attention for taking all twenty wickets in a match against St. Marys for 65. Richie Benaud: Former cricketer and broadcaster dubbed 'The voice of cricket' dies, aged 84. Now Richie Benaud's first wife Marcia, who lives with one of Richie's estranged sons in a housing commission cottage, is about to have that once private life become very public. Richie Benaud - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia from around the world following the news of Benaud's death. Richie Benaud death. He was also a highly regarded tactician and never lost a Test series as Australia captain, winning five and drawing two. Birth date: 6 October, 1930, Monday. Marcia Benaud, a gracious lady with a merry laugh and good sense of humour (pictured with son Greg, 60, at their Central Coast home) spoke with affection and sadness about her marriage to cricketing legend Richie, Greg Benaud (pictured), the elder son of cricketing legend Richie, was an off-break and then leg-spin bowler encouraged by his Dad. With his mellifluous, light delivery, enthusiastically imitated by comedians and cricket fans alike, Benaud also became the lead commentator on Australian television's Channel Nine from 1977. Swanton. Daphne Benaud invited sons Greg and Jeffrey to the private service, which was attended by about 20 people, before a more public wake at the Australian Golf Club. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Four years previously he had been hit in the face while batting for New South Wales 2nd XI in Melbourne. Do not sell or share my personal information. Around 150,000 deaths are registered in Australia every year, but few receive the "end of an era" tribute accorded Richie Benaud. [31] He was unable to maintain the standards he had set in the West Indies, contributing little apart from the Lord's Test. "He was an integral part of the BBC team for decades and will be sorely missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with him.". [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. [18][19] In another match for New South Wales against the touring team, he took a total of 5/95. 65/-. [31] In 1967, he married his second wife, Daphne Surfleet, who had worked for the English cricket writer E. W. Afterwards, they flew to Adelaide where Richie took part in the fourth Test. His selection was frequently questioned in those early years, when much other flowering talent was evident in domestic cricket. The well-groomed couple divided their time between their apartment in the Sydney beach suburb of Coogee, their house in France and five star hotels near the cricketing grounds of England as he pursued his broadcasting career. But that'll be no more television commentary". [17] Benaud went on to play in the final four Tests. Legendary Australian cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died. The best of his career hung principally on the exhilharating Test series of 1960-61, when he captained Australia against the visiting West Indies side led by Frank Worrell. He appeared in Richie Benaud's Greatest XI, a video in which he chooses his own team. Plastic surgeon reveals five cosmetic procedures she would NEVER get - from dangerous Brazilian butt lifts BEL MOONEY:Why does caring for my dad take over my life? 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. More surprisingly, its patron until his death was Richie . At the suggestion that it showed dignity, she said 'thank you.'. His performances in South Africa in 1957-58 reinforced that belief. 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'. Richie Benaud's first wife reveals her troubled relationship with him Richie Benaud. 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. Greg Benaud said he and brother Jeffrey met Australian Test players, such as Alan Davidson and Arthur Morris, who his father invited round for team meetings in the garage of the Beecroft home, 'starting off with Davo leading a prayer and then they would discuss tactics and show 8mm home moves of games'.
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