Richie Benaud (1930 - 2015) was one of the most influential cricket personalities of his generation.
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His strong captaincy and ability to blend powerful leg spin bowling with lower-end batting aggression helped restore Australian cricket to international prominence.
Following his retirement from playing in 1964, Benaud become the sport's preeminent commentator, serving as the beloved face and voice of cricket for both the BBC and Australia's Channel 9.
Summer won't sound the same without him.
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