Richie Benaud

'Voice of cricket' Benaud gets face on new Aus coin

The "voice of cricket" Richie Benaud has been honoured with his face on a 50-cent coin in Australia, with a limited mintage inspired by statistics from his storied career.

Tributes for cricket legend Benaud

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

'Voice of cricket' Benaud gets face on new Aus coin

The "voice of cricket" Richie Benaud has been honoured with his face on a 50-cent coin in Australia, with a limited mintage inspired by statistics from his storied career.

April 10, 2015
April 10, 2015

Tributes for cricket legend Benaud

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.