And that, of course, is the first of the reasons that the late, great, Richie Benaud rose to iconic status ... and faced a shocker of an approach shot over an expanse of water.

Former Australian cricket captain and legendary commentator Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84. Benaud’s family said the “voice of cricket” passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. Benaud ...

Richie Benaud made commentary look easy ... As he might have put it himself: marvellous. I thought of Richie during the World Cup final last month. For some reason Star Sports, the tournament ...

“He’s part of the Australian psyche.” Nine will pay tribute to Benaud with a 90 minute TV special, Richie Benaud: A Marvellous Life 1930-2015 on Saturday at 7pm.

Richie Benaud holds a revered place ... of scenic locations saying his cricketing catchphrase, "Marvellous". The much-mimicked Benaud was renowned for appearing before the TV cameras adorned ...

Former Australia cricket captain and legendary broadcaster Richie Benaud has died at the age ... there were plenty of “marvelous” Richie moments from the box to savor: “And Glenn McGrath ...

Richie Benaud, who has died aged 84, became so celebrated as the most intelligent and articulate of television cricket commentators that his youthful triumphs, as one of Australia’s greatest all ...

Generations of Australian cricket fans grew up with the smooth voice of commentator Richie Benaud. Sadly, that will no longer be the case as the legendary broadcaster and former Australia skipper ...

Former Australia cricket captain and legendary broadcaster Richie Benaud has died at the age ... there were plenty of “marvelous” Richie moments from the box to savor: “And Glenn McGrath ...