Beno Richie

The famous Australian athlete, a talented cricketer, whose career ended in the 1964th year - after the resounding success. Now Richie is retired, but interested in the sport is not lost, moreover, has become an excellent authoritative commentator. His contribution in the field of cricket is difficult to overestimate. At one time Benoit was one of those athletes who in the late fifties - early sixties of the last century actually managed to revive cricket in Australia.

Richie Benoit was born on 6 th 1930, in South Wales. Almost all members of his family superbly played cricket.

At the time, Benoit received his education, graduating from school Parramatta High School. He was only sixteen years old when he first took part in the competitions for cricket.

. In the 1948th year, Richie - then an excellent specialist betsmenam (original twisted throw in cricket), debuted in competition at the famous Australian field Sydney Cricket Ground and has demonstrated an amazing game.

. In the fifties, Richie Benoit (Richie Benaud) has actively participated in competitions in cricket, including overseas
. His ability to leave no one indifferent, and some time later Beno took the position of one of the leading players in Australia.

. In the mid-fifties, conducted a tour of England, Ritchie remained in the country to undergo a training course - at all times Beno dreamed of becoming a sports browser
. In 1960, the athlete began to work on the radio, and after - went on television.

. In 1958 he was appointed captain Richie Australian cricket team until his retirement (in the 1964th year) has been actively promoted cricket not only in Australia but also internationally
. Shortly before retiring from the sport, Richie Benoit (Richie Benaud) and his sporting achievements have been rewarded - in 1961 to the year of the athlete became a member of the Order of the British Empire. Later - in the 2007th year - Beno was presented at the Australian Hall of Fame and awarded the prestigious award Allan Border Medal.

After completion of the athletic career, Richie threw himself into journalism and the work of columnist. Since then, he commented on the huge number of matches.

Attention to the person, Richie has never faltered.

Today, he still leads an active lifestyle. Most of the time a former athlete spends on his own villa French CцЄte d'Azur.