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