Richie Benaud
248 Test wickets and 2,201 runs, then the voice of cricket
Overview
Benaud was the first man to complete 2,000 runs and 200 wickets in Tests and never lost a series as Australia captain, drawing the famous 1960 Tied Test in Brisbane. He then defined cricket broadcasting for five decades in the cream jacket. His leg spin and tactical boldness set up the Australian dynasty.
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