2017 50 cent Uncirculated Richie Benaud, 'The voice of cricket 1930-2015'. Richie Benaud combined an outstanding record as a cricketer with a long and successful career as a respected commentator. As a cricketer Richie was the first player to achieve 'the double' of 200 wickets/2000 runs in test cricket. As an Australian captain he never lost a series. Richie was a favourite commentator to many in Australia and Britain. He first commentated for BBC radio in 1960, and then moved to television. In Australia he led the Nine Network commentary team for more than 35 years, becoming the 'voice of cricket'. Richie Benaud is a popular and much respected and cherished Australian. Mintage 95,929.
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