biography
| name: |
Benaud, Richie
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popular name of Richard Benaud
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pronunciation:
[benoh]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1930– )
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| biography:
| Cricketer, broadcaster, and international sports consultant, born in Penrith, New South Wales, SE Australia. He played in 63 Test matches for Australia (captain in 28), including three successful tours of England (1953, 1956, 1961). An all-rounder, he scored 2201 Test runs, including three centuries, and took 248 wickets with subtle leg-spin bowling. He is now a well-known cricket commentator. |
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