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Remembering Richie Benaud, the voice of cricket

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageRichie Benaud, 84, has passed away after a short illness. Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

The passing of Richie Benaud, the former Australian cricket captain and long-time television commentator in Britain and his native Australia, recalls an era in broadcasting when a voice became synonymous with a sport. For many, like me, who grew up watching cricket on...

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