I don't subscribe to the modern trend for mass grief for people that none of us knew BUT

in the case of Benaud I have to say that as a cricket fan his voice and fond memories of listening to and watching test matches he was commentating on will stay with me forever. One of those defining voices of an era that just symbolises a sport and a man who seemed to be liked and respected by the whole cricketing world. Possibly the only Aussie bloke I can think of who was adored by the English as much as his own countrymen. The new breed of commentators have a lot to live up to.

RIP.

Posted By: Jim on April 10th 2015 at 08:48:02

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In honour of Ritchie Benaud, wrath should retire the word 'debut' from now on and replace (General Chat) - pants, Apr 10, 08:17:03
- "Morning everyone..." (n/m) (General Chat) - bird table, Apr 10, 09:09:16
  - You're right. There was no 'good' (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Apr 10, 09:15:52
    - I loved his understated commentary style. (General Chat) - bird table, Apr 10, 09:23:47
      - The current crop on Sky could learn a lot from RB... (General Chat) - Pixelman, Apr 10, 09:49:39
- I don't subscribe to the modern trend for mass grief for people that none of us knew BUT (General Chat) - Jim, Apr 10, 08:48:02
  - I heard someone say on the radio this morning... (General Chat) - Tricky Hawes, Apr 10, 09:00:06
  - agree with all of that (n/m) (General Chat) - Higher Wrather, Apr 10, 08:52:20
- OK (n/m) (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Apr 10, 08:46:18

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