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Richie Benaud: 'An absolute bobby dazzler"
Former Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84.
His first BBC radio commentary came in 1960, followed by his first television appearance three years later.
He is remembered for his mellifluous, light delivery, enthusiastically imitated by comedians and cricket fans alike.
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