Memories Editorial Richie Benaud's image captured in 1959. It is during the late 1950s where Richard Benaud helped restore Australia to the top of the cricket world. He was the first all-rounder to score 2000 runs and 200 wickets.

Memories Editorial Captured in 1963 at the peak of his career, Richie Benaud became the first player ever to score 2000 runs and take 200 wickets in Test cricket. His play all around the wicket was perhaps unrivaled among his lower-order counterparts. His ability to score runs in a variety of ways is his defining characteristic.

Memories Editorial A photo of Richie Benaud captured in1967. Benaud turned in to cricket commentary and journalism after retiring from the sport in 1964. He divided his time between Britain, where he worked for BBC until 1999 and Australia, for the Nine network. He played in or commentated in approximately 500 Test matches.

Memories Editorial Australian legend cricketer and commentator Richie Benaud hosting a talk show at the Sydney Cricket Ground captured in 2013. Benaud turned to full-time cricket journalism and commentary after retiring from the sport in 1964.

Memories Editorial Richard Benaud was an Australian cricketer. His career span from 1950-1964. At the height of his career, Richard Benaud's skill was considered unrivaled because of the records he set in the game of Cricket. He became Australia's Test Captain until his retirement in 1964. After he retired in 1964. He became a highly regarded commentator in the game that lasted for more than 40 years.