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Apr 10, 2015 | 07:22 AM

An0n0m0us

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RIP Richie Benaud

A fantastic commentator and another part of my childhood/growing up gone for good watching the Ashes as a kid on BBC and listening to everything he had to say. I never saw him play as he was well before my time but as a commentator his voice will always be one of the greats in sport commentry

Apr 10, 2015 | 07:32 AM

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I can only echo what you've said above

I'll be listening to the "12th man" in his honour on the way home from work tonight, Marvelous !

Apr 10, 2015 | 08:14 AM

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Rip. A great commentator who was a joy to listen to. His calm, balanced delivery always added an extra dimension for viewers. Great personality and charisma.

Apr 10, 2015 | 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Funkii Munkii

I can only echo what you've said above

I'll be listening to the "12th man" in his honour on the way home from work tonight, Marvelous !

Wil you be wearing the beige, light beige, dark beige cream, off white or light brown suit today Richie?
Pmsl love the 12th man funny as!

R.I.P. Richie

Apr 10, 2015 | 11:23 AM

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yeah saw this earlier. sad news

Apr 10, 2015 | 11:59 AM

Funkii Munkii

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http://m.foxsports.com.au/cricket/richie-benaud-12th-man-billy-birmingham-tribute-to-the-greatest-of-cricket-commentators/story-e6frf3g3-1227298360109

Apr 10, 2015 | 12:07 PM

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Was sad to hear of this on Victoria Derbyshire.

RIP, The Voice of Cricket.

Will be sorely missed.

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Apr 10, 2015 | 12:49 PM

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A great commentator and decent player to boot.......R.I.P.

Apr 10, 2015 | 04:27 PM

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Sad,sad day :-( he always seemed such a decent chap.Made my day once when I had to stop to let him cross the road in Birmingham (my female passenger had no idea why I was ecstatic...lol)

Yes,22 for 2....my tweltfh man will be on as will

RIP