Media were never allowed into an Australian dressing room until I became skipper. I changed that and invited them in at the close of play each day, thereby confirming for many administrators they had appointed a madman as captain. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don't try it without that 10 per cent. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
The only thing that really annoys me is when all of a sudden you hear yourself on the radio advertising Smith's tyre shop or… — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the… — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
It was sad leaving the BBC; not quite like being divorced, but you don't leave after a period stretching from 1960 to 1999 without… — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Rory Bremner I have no problem with; he is a satirist, and a very funny one, too. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
When a cricketer gets hit in the private parts, he hopes the pain will go away very soon but the swelling doesn't! — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Cricket has so many meanings to so many Australians. It’s become precisely that - an Australian way of life. And what a life it… — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
A cricket ground is a flat piece of earth with some buildings around it. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself. — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The key thing was to learn the value of economy with words and to never insult the viewer by telling them what they can… — Richie Benaud Copy Share Image
