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The celebrated career of Richie Benaud
WWOS staff
World cricket has lost one of its greatest icons after Richie Benaud died in his sleep on Thursday night.
The 84-year-old was one of the finest cricketers of his generation before he became the 'voice of cricket' after moving into the commentary booth.
The former Australia captain's commentary career has been winding down in recent years before he took a full hiatus after revealing he was battling skin cancer.
Benaud is survived by his wife Daphne, two sons and an everlasting legacy to the cricket world.
In his playing days, Benaud was a leg-spinner.
Who was also known as a hard-hitting lower order batsman.
He was taken on the 1953 Ashes tour as a promising all-rounder.
He took over as Test captain in 1958.
The finest moment of his career arguably came when he bowled Australia to victory at Old Trafford.
He finished with a then Australian record 248 Test wickets.
Benaud became a writer and commentator after his retirement in 1964.
The death of Richie Benaud has forever expired one of the greatest voices of the sporting world.
Passing away in his sleep after battling skin cancer, Benaud was the 'voice of cricket' in Australia and was a respected commentator around the world.
From “marvellous” to “22 for 2”, cricket fans around the world have been saying the former Australia captain's famous phrases in his distinctive voice.
Here are some of the doyen of commentator's greatest moments behind the microphone.
