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Richie Benaud Obituary
The Age obituary told how he was an all-time great all-rounder cricketer, a courageous and victorious leader of men, who lost neither a Test series nor his cool.
He also played a stellar role in the formation of World Series Cricket in 1977, which changed the face of international cricket, and, as a television commentator, became "the voice of cricket".
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GRAHAM CHIDGEY
April 28, 2020
not a cricketing memory but one of the first times we met Richie was making pasta and it was stretched all round his flat in London ...delicious
David Wood
April 27, 2015
I was fortunate to converse with Richie by mail several years ago regarding the ashes seriesthat England eventually won when Bret was unfortunate to lose hs wicket at the climax of the test match. Richie responded to my letter in writing and suggested that this 2005 series was the closest and most exciting series he had ever witnessed. Thanks for taking the time to reply Mr benaud, I was thrilled that you had taken Time to write back to me with your views on that particular ashes series. God bless & R.I.P. You are missed already.
Brenda
April 20, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. Richie Benaud will be fondly remembered with admiration and appreciation for all the lives he touched in the "World of Cricket." Loved ones, fiends, and fans find comfort in treasured memories and the promises of hope found in God's word. (Jeremiah 29:11)
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Suzanne Woods
April 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss, he has been missed on Ch9 for the past couple of summers, now to be missed forever.
April 16, 2015
Cricket will never be the same again.
Barbara McN
v c.
April 15, 2015
So sorry to hear about your lost may Jehovah grant you peace Jeremiah 29. 11&12.
Steve & Michelle McIntosh
April 15, 2015
To the Benaud family thank you for sharing a true Australian gentleman with all of us. My he rest in peace.
Linda
April 15, 2015
Celebrating a life well lived, you will cherish the memories forever. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Psalms 62:8 mentions, "God is a refuge for us, pour out your hearts at all times". I hope you are able to find some comfort now and in the days to come.
Lorraine Shanks
April 15, 2015
On Sunday I happened to be sitting near a family with a young son of about 10 years old. The boy's parents were chatting over a cup of coffee. The Dad had a bundle of the weekend papers next to him on the table. After a few minutes of not paying much attention to his parents' chatter, their young son piped up - "Hey Dad, can I have a look at the papers. I want to see what they're saying about Richie." Dad handed over the papers and the boy went straight to the SMH wrap around. He then appeared to read the whole section - every word, on every page. Now that goes to show, yet again, that Richie certainly was someone who reached across so many generations. Marvellous. All thoughts with the Benaud family for the sad loss of someone who was - and always will be - so dear to them.
Clare
April 15, 2015
Dear Daphne - saddened to hear of Richie's passing. Have comfort in the out pouring of many memories we have all seen and heard. He' s one of the many Legends up in the great paddock with the likes of Greigy, Hooksey, young Phillip & Brocky marvellously.
Carol Sharpe
April 14, 2015
To Richie Benaud Families so sorry to hear the passing of a great man. Am going to miss his voice very much. RIP Richie.
Trish Smithson
April 14, 2015
Always enjoyed his Top class commentaries - Thoughts & prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.
KEVIN mullins
April 13, 2015
TO DAPHNE AND FAMILY SORRY ABOUT A GREAT LOSS GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN BE STRONG TAKE CARE RIP
Char
April 13, 2015
With heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it bring you hope in knowing that God's original purpose was for man to live forever and He will keep that promise as written as Psalm 39:29 where the righteous will inherit the earth and live forever upon it.
Colin & Mary Palmer
April 12, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy to all the family. Sorry to hear the passing of Richie, cricket wont be the same without his magic voice. Ex Kiwi living in Australia.
Moira Osborne
April 12, 2015
My late husband who loved The game cricket thought Richie was the best in his time. He gave so much of himself to the game. It was MARVELLOUS RICHIE Thanks from all cricket lovers RIP>
April 12, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 says, "For I well know the thoughts that I am thinking toward you, thoughts of peace, and not of calamity, to give you a future and a hope. And you will call me and pray to me, and I will listen to you. "
Bevan Murray
April 12, 2015
I remember Richie in an Australian B side playing on Lancaster park in Christchurch
probably late 50 s,mission and GAUNT WERE THE THE FAST BOWLERS ,I WAS ONLY 15 I THINK,GREAT MEMORIES ,A GREAT MAN,
Lee Pacitti
April 12, 2015
Condolences to the Benaud Family.
A true "Gentleman" lost but never forgotten. RIP Ritchie
April 11, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Benaud Family may you look to God who gives comfort and to Family and Friends during your time of sorrow.
April 11, 2015
May you find peace in God's Word The Bible 1Pet.5:7 "Throw your anxiety on God because he cares for you".
April 11, 2015
So sorry for the loss of your loved one,may you rely on God and his word to see you through your time of grief........
April 10, 2015
you are a one and only, god speed we will miss you at the cricket Lesley
Glroia and Laurie Malcolmson
April 10, 2015
Rest in Peace Ritchie. You have left the cricket world with many happy memories. Our Love goes out to your family. God Bless
Keith Bolger
April 10, 2015
Sorry to see you go Richie, will miss your comments and your humor. A great loss to the world of cricket. May you rest in piece.
Warm Christian Love
April 10, 2015
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Our compassionate God knows that at such times we need Him more than ever. May you find comfort and strength to endure this time of sorrow by drawing close to God who gives support to those who rely on Him (Ps. 145:14, 18).
VICKI PUGH
April 10, 2015
SO GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO SEE AUSTRALIA WIN THE WORLD CUP, HAVE SOME LAUGH'S
WITH PHILLIP HUGHES WHEN YOU TWO MEET UP
Janice Chick
April 10, 2015
RIP Great Man will be missed may God Bless your family at this time of sorrow
J Chick
April 10, 2015
Dear Benaud family I so sorry for your loss. The God of all will comfort your family in this time of loss.2 Cori 1:3,4.
John and Liz BELL
April 10, 2015
Cricket commentary will never be the same.
R.I.P. Mr.Cricket,such a tremendous innings.
Tolbert
April 10, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Benaud family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.
April 10, 2015
My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one who was such a huge part of your lives. May you find comfort during this difficult time with the God who revives the spirit of those lowly and crushed. Isaiah 57:15
Ernie
April 10, 2015
Rest easy Richard
Linus Cole
April 10, 2015
Yesh...
DS
April 10, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 10, 2015
Sincere condolences to the Benaud family for your loss. May the true God heal your and comfort your broken hearts. Psalms119:50,76
michelle plakas-kaiser
April 10, 2015
rip
Geoff Verco
April 10, 2015
From your thousands of friends in the Primary Club of Australia, rest in peace and thank you for the leadership and inspiration.
Laurel Henry
April 9, 2015
Truly a gentleman and a great loss for his wife Daphne, family, friends and of course the cricket world at large.
Just the best cricket commentator, his commentary will be missed, as indeed will he, a Coogee local.
Sincere sympathy to Daphne and famil, friends.
Leslie Vick
April 9, 2015
Whilst expected news I was deeply saddened to hear this announcement this morning. The cricketing world help Ritchie in the highest esteem, and rightly so. Men like Ritchie are rare gems, and we must preserve his values in the future of cricket which is struggling at times to keep to his high standards
Tony Becker
April 9, 2015
I have to be the first to say:
"Marvellous innings that!"
What a great man. He will be sadly missed from the commentary box and the community.
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