Richie Benaud Profession: Cricketer and Commentator Nationality: Australian Why Famous: The first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in Test cricket, he has been described as the most influential cricket personality since World War II. Born: October 6, 1930 Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Generation: Silent Generation Chinese Zodiac: Horse Star Sign: Libra Died: April 10, 2015 (aged 84) Married Life 1953-01-15 Cricketer Richie Benaud (22) weds Marcia Lavender at the Wesley Church in Sydney, Australia 1967-07-26 Cricketer Richie Benaud (35) weds second wife Daphne Surfleet in London Historical Events 1952-01-25 Test debut of Australian Richie Benaud, v West Indies at the SCG 1961-08-01 Australian cricket captain Richie Benaud takes 6 for 70 in England's 2nd innings for a 54 run 4th Test win at Old Trafford 1964-02-12 End of Richie Benaud's 63-Test Cricket career Famous Cricketers Allan Border Graham Gooch Sachin Tendulkar Famous Sportscasters Jack Buck John Madden Tom Brookshier
Allan Border
Graham Gooch
Sachin Tendulkar
Jack Buck
John Madden
Tom Brookshier