Australian legendary cricketer/commentator Richie Benaud passed away at the age of 84. His family announced that he passed away peacefully in his sleep last night.
The iconic cricketer will be remembered for his voice and unique style. But he had been a distinguished performer for Australia on the cricket field himself, playing for his country for 12 years until 1964.
According to foreign media reports, born in the Sydney suburbs on 6 October 1930, Benaud was taught to bowl leg-spin by his father, Louis, and is one of the few players in history who can lay claim to having mastered the art. It took him until his 25th Test to pick up his first five-wicket haul, but he became a potent force in Australia's attack, taking 248 wickets at an average of 27.03.
Tributes have flowed for the cricket great, with Prime Minister Tony Abbott, former umpire Dickie Bird, Marc Higginson and Justin Goulding praising him for his contribution to the game.
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