Richie Benaud

Bill Lawry calls 'stumps' on career: The magician behind the mic who breathed real excitement into cricket commentary

For close to four decades Bill Lawry was one of the most decorated callers in cricket. With Lawry behind the mic, as a viewer, you almost wanted an exciting passage of play just to hear the stimulation of his vocal chords.

Ex-West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop tells Firstpost how he became one of the most sought-after commentators

Bishop said: "Like a player you have to be at your best all the time. It’s easier when you're playing because the statistics will speak for themselves. Here, there are certain commentators who I know are bringing their A game."

Bangladesh vs Australia: Honours even on Day 1 after hosts' spinners rocks visitors with late strikes

After Bangladesh were dismissed for 260, their spinners took two scalps in the final moments of the session to leave Australia precariously placed on 18-3 at stumps.

Bangladesh vs Australia: Nathan Lyon says overtaking Richie Benaud's Test wicket tally means little to him

Off-spinner Lyon needs just one wicket to equal Benaud's mark of 248 in the first Test beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

England vs South Africa, Lord's Test: Joe Root balances skill and luck on memorable first day as captain

Root's debut match as captain, in many ways, was a dream scenario. A full house at Lord’s on a gloriously hot summer’s day along with some luck in the air.

'Marvellous' Richie Benaud honoured with 50-cent coin in Australia

The "voice of cricket" Richie Benaud has been honoured with his face on a 50-cent coin in Australia, with a limited mintage inspired by statistics from his storied career.

India vs New Zealand stats wrap: From Ravindra Jadeja's sub-continent dominance to Ross Taylor's duck tales

Statistical highlights on day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur on Saturday.

Now that Harsha Bhogle's out of the picture, do you have what it takes to replace him?

If you think you're the person to replace Harsha Bhogle in the commentary box, take this test and find out for sure... unless you're scared

#RIP Richie Benaud: Cricket's greatest innings with a microphone

No one seems to notice, or even care that Richie doesn't sound like your quintessential Australian.

Richie Benaud passes away at 84 - the end of a 'Marvellous' innings

Benaud remained a mainstay in Nine's cricket coverage until the 2013 car accident sidelined him, before he announced in November last year that he was fighting skin cancer.