Twitter has been flooded with tributes to Richie Benaud, who passed away on Friday at the age of 84. Here is a selection of tweets.
Mourning Richie … mourning everybody pic.twitter.com/nBVwy8XBCn
— Adam Mountford (@tmsproducer) April 10, 2015
Today cricket lost a great captain of Australia, a great all-rounder and the best commentator since the death of John Arlott. #RichieBenaud — Jeffrey Archer (@Jeffrey_Archer) April 10, 2015
One of the greatest spin bowlers and undoubtedly the greatest commentator the cricket world has known has left us. RIP Richie Benaud
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) April 10, 2015
That ‘knocked ‘im over, first cherry!’ when Kapil castled Qasim Umar in the WCC final (1985) will always be my favourite. #RIPRichie — Dileep Premachandran (@SpiceBoxofEarth) April 10, 2015
Richie,CMJ,John Arlott,Jim Laker and Tony Greig will be having a good old yarn this morning…. #RIPRichie
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 10, 2015
When #richiebenaud regretted not bowling to Bradman Keith Miller said: “Don’t worry son,everyone has some piece of good luck in their lives” — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 10, 2015
A very sad day. Thinking of Daphne and the Benaud family. Say hi to Dad Mr Benaud. Mates together again! #RIPRichie pic.twitter.com/KBL732EBrO
— Mark Greig (@mark_greig) April 10, 2015
rip Richie Benaud, the first voice of cricket I heard when watching this great game! — Dane Piedt (@dane_piedt63) April 10, 2015
Sad to hear one of the great men of cricket has passed. The voice of cricket around the world and a gentleman of the game. #RichieBenaud
— Chris Tremlett (@ChrisTremlett33) April 10, 2015
The world has lost a very special man but heaven has gained a true legend. Richie Benaud RIP. #morningeveryone — Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) April 10, 2015
RIP GREAT MAN! #RichieBenaud https://t.co/ii730NH78k
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) April 10, 2015
If you’re a cricket lover over the age of 20, Richie Benaud will always be part of the soundtrack of your life. RIP. One of the greats. — Dileep Premachandran (@SpiceBoxofEarth) April 10, 2015
R.I.P. Richie Benaud. You’ll be missed.
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 10, 2015
Sad to hear about the passing of the great man Richie Benaud. #marvelous #ripper #2for22 — herschelle gibbs (@hershybru) April 10, 2015
Farewell Richie Benaud. Wonderful cricketer, great captain, a master craftsman commentator & top man. Will always be remembered and admired.
— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) April 10, 2015
#RIPRichieBenaud The Voice of Cricket and a truly great man. Thank you for everything you gave us, You will be missed by so many — Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) April 10, 2015
Sad to wake up and hear of the loss of Richie Benaud. True gentleman and The Voice of cricket. Will always be remembered RIP Richie #190
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) April 10, 2015
RichieBenaud OBE final act of selflessness voicing a touching tribute to the tragic passing of #PhilHughes says it all #RIPRichie Class RIP — Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) April 10, 2015
Wherever you are in the World today we must pay tribute to this great man.. #2.22pm #RichieTime #RIPRichie pic.twitter.com/3OY2HYGQug
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) April 10, 2015
Your voice was legendary your character was phenomenally you were the voice of cricket. #richiebenaud #RIP — vaughn van jaarsveld (@vaughnvj) April 10, 2015
People will continue watching cricket on TV if suddenly there was no audio. Benaud never lost sight of this fact.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) April 10, 2015
Your name and voice will live on. Thoughts go out to your family. #RIPRichie — David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) April 10, 2015
It’s a sad day. So long Mr Benaud, so long Richie. You inspired! #RIPRichieBenaud #Legend
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) April 10, 2015
So sad to hear about the passing of Richie Benaud. The great voice of cricket is no more. He defined an era with conviction and sincerity — Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) April 10, 2015
#RIPRichie Wonderful personality who was always warm and encouraging. Had great insights on the game (1/3)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015
fondly remember our discussion on the art of leg spin along with Official @ShaneWarne in Sharjah. Last spoke to him late last year. (2/3) — sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015
Was not well but full of enthusiasm. Great loss to the world of cricket. Heartfelt condolences to Richie’s family and friends (3/3)
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015
A sad day for our game, we have lost a cricketing icon & true gentleman. Thank you for inspiring us all. #RIP #RichieBenaud — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) April 10, 2015
RIP Richie Benaud. Cricket summers will never sound the same without you behind the microphone #RIPRichie
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2015
