RIP Richie

A sad day for the cricketing world...

Less than six months after our hearts broke with the death of Phillip Hughes, the world mourns the loss of the great man Richie Benaud.

A gentleman to the last.

Richie's appeal was universal. He was many things to many people, a cricketer, a captain, a commentator, a colleague and a family man.

He proved gentlemen can survive and thrive! He spoke with a calm, gentle nature and it was his pause as much as his insight which pricked the ears of many an eager viewer.

Some voices blend into the white noise and others, so understated they draw you to the edge of your seat, so you don't miss a beat. Richie was the latter, his sharp eye and dry wit were the cornerstones of his career in the box. He subscribed to the theory less is sometimes more, in a game where opinions are a dime a dozen.

He inspired a generation a cricket players with his exploits on the pitch and nurtured a generation more from his post behind the mic. We grew up with him, we learnt the game from him and we will miss him!

Summer wont be the same...

RIP Rich!