Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket

Subject: BS Ritchie Benault RIP
From: Stanron
Date: 09 Apr 15 - 11:18 PM

So long it's been good to know you.

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: GUEST,Gerry
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 01:42 AM

I think the spelling is Richie Benaud. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-10/richie-benaud-dies-aged-84/6050344

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 03:23 AM

The voice of many a summer from my pre-teens to what seems almost like the present day. RIP.

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: fat B****rd
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 05:25 AM

My father was an obsessive cricket fan and like Dave that name and voice is evocative for me of young summers and radios.
RIP Mr. Benaud

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: David C. Carter
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 06:27 AM

I got a call from Oz this morning.

Sad news ineed.

My memories echo those of fat B****rd.


RIP

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 06:50 AM

Very sad, one of the Truly Greats.
RIP, Ritchie.

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 06:51 AM

I wonder if a Mudelf could correct the spelling of Ritchie's surname in the title to Benaud, please?

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: GUEST,Mike Rogers
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 07:22 AM

Can we please dignify the name of a great man of cricket with the correct spelling of both his forename and surname:

RICHIE BENAUD

____________Several attempts to change the title were "no-balled" earlier today. Apologies. MudElf_______________

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: Teribus
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 08:46 AM

Fear not Mike it will probably be done quick enough when the US gets up

Subject: RE: Ritchie Benault RIP
From: GUEST,MikeL2
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 11:34 AM

Hi
Sad News for a great cricketer and Ambassador for the game.

I saw Richie play several times and he usually contributed significantly.

I saw him at Old Trafford in 1956 in " The Jim Laker " Test.

Richie always respected how great Jim was and often made references to it.

Richie was a gracious man and a thinker about the game.

He became one of the World's great commentators.

For me the second most evocative to John Arlot.

RIP Richie. My condolences to family and friends.

MikeL2

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 06:01 PM

A lovely feller, as warm as toast and as mellow as a warm August afternoon.

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 10 Apr 15 - 07:45 PM

i always thought of it as a great honour for England that he spent so much time here. after all, i bet he was like royalty in Australa.

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP
From: nager
Date: 11 Apr 15 - 01:06 AM

It was very very sad to hear the news .. Richie Benaud a true household name here in Australia. RIP mate.

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket
From: Musket
Date: 11 Apr 15 - 09:26 AM

Too young to have known him as a player but as a commentator, forms part of what I recognise as my love of the sport.

Very sad indeed.

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket
From: Teribus
Date: 12 Apr 15 - 06:46 AM

Vaguely remember seeing him as a player, I remember him more though as a commentator, along with Brian Johnston and John Arlott they were in a class of their own and now that Richie has passed it really is the end of an era.

But with Benaud in particular his response to Sky's job offers and his family's refusal to accept the offer of a state funeral speak volumes towards the humility, integrity and honesty of the man and the family. What ever job he took on in life he did astoundingly well, seeking no adulation, or personal glory - Rest In Peace.

Subject: RE: Richie Benaud RIP, a great man of cricket
From: The Sandman
Date: 12 Apr 15 - 07:02 PM

what a shame, a great commentator and a great cricketer.