Richie Benaud Quotes

Well, Bruce Reid is not the worst batsman there is at international level ? but those who are worse would not need to hire the Myer Music Bowl to hold a convention. - Richie Benaud

We first met during the formation of World Series cricket. There was never anything mundane or orthodox about him. At the meeting I had with him, the thing that struck me most was that he was concerned only with the players. It was his job to put (the poor state of cricket) right, and put it right he did. He was absolutely brilliant. - Richie Benaud

They hammered the point home to never ever say 'we'. And I never forgot it and it stayed with me for all those years...to say 'we' sounded both stupid and parochial. - Richie Benaud

The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling. - Richie Benaud

The last two years have been the best I've watched and commented on in 57 years... The most exciting, skilful, and with wonderful fielding. - Richie Benaud

The key thing was to learn the value of economy with words and to never insult the viewer by telling them what they can already see. - Richie Benaud

The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time. - Richie Benaud

Thank you for having me. It's been absolutely marvelous. I've loved every moment of it. - Richie Benaud

My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up. - Richie Benaud

Morning Geoffrey, morning Mark... morning everyone.. - Richie Benaud

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