The very first time I met Richie Benaud, the Godfather of Australian cricket, I addressed him as ‘Mr. Benaud.’ “Young man please call me Richie,” was his reply. Cricket is often spoken abo ...
The previous record was held Australia's Richie Benaud and Pakistan's Imran Khan. Benaud had dismissed England's Ted Dexter five times whereas Imran got the better of Sunil Gavaskar five times.
In my playing days I asked former Australia captain Richie Benaud if retirement was a difficult decision. "No Ian," Benaud replied wisely, "It's easy. You'll know the right time." Always astute ...
One of the greatest leg spinners to grace the game, Richie Benaud took 248 Test wickets at an average of 27.03. He also shone in the commentary box, being one of the most iconic voices ever behind the ...
The Sydney Swans Chairman’s Club will host one of cricket’s most respected journalists, Mike Coward, who will chat with two of Cricket’s best commentators, Richie Benaud and Mark Taylor, about some of ...