Richie Benaud

Sunil Gavaskar criticised long IPL match durations, blaming frequent on-field entry of reserve players and staff for delays. Despite BCCI penalties, games often exceed four hours. He called such scenes “unnecessary” and urged stricter limits on field access. Gavaskar also stressed discipline, citing Richie Benaud, and suggested reducing batter readiness time and enforcing penalties to speed up play.

As Harbhajan Singh, Aakash Chopra and Navjot Singh Sidhu face social media criticism over their IPL commentary, Ian Bishop stands out for his meticulous research-driven approach. The former West Indies pacer credits ground journalists for fueling his storytelling, balances energy with silence, and draws on Richie Benaud’s wisdom to handle criticism with perspective.

The BCCI extended its condolences to the family and friends of Richie Benaud terming him as "one of the greatest leg-spinners and an astute captain to have led Australia" and someone who carried himself with "grace and dignity".

On the second day of the Boxing Day Test, India captain Rohit Sharma's return to the opening slot ended poorly as he was dismissed by Pat Cummins for just 3 runs. Jasprit Bumrah managed to take 4 wickets while Australia scored 474 runs, with Steve Smith top-scoring at 140.

Paying rich tribute to former Australia captain and legendary cricket commentator Richie Benaud, India Test skipper Virat Kohli said the 84-year-old was one of the most popular voices on TV.

Richie Benaud's leg-spin wasn't designed to deceive in flight but they turned and bounce awkwardly to fetch him 52 wickets in eight Tests in India.

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to former Australian captain and legendary commentator Richie Benaud, who passed away in Sydney.

Richie Benaud may have been revered for his cricket commentary but for those Indians born in or after the late 1980s, he was the voice of early cricket gaming.

As a teenaged shepherd, Devji Hengda used to while away his time listening to cricket commentary on his transistor, even as his cattle grazed on open fields of Faangdi village in Banaskantha near the Indo-Pak border.

Pat Cummins became Australia's Test captain in 2021. He led Australia to Ashes victory and a Test series win in Pakistan. Cummins captained Australia to the 2023 WTC Final win. He surpassed Sir Garfield Sobers' wicket tally as captain. Cummins leads with 118 wickets as captain. He is only behind Imran Khan and Richie Benaud.

Pat Cummins delivered a remarkable bowling display at Lord's. He took six wickets, dismantling South Africa's batting lineup. His performance helped Australia dominate the World Test Championship final. Cummins achieved his 14th five-wicket haul in Tests. He equalled Richie Benaud's record as captain. South Africa collapsed, scoring only 138 runs. Cummins also claimed his 300th Test wicket.

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has revealed that he recently had a cancer removed from his face -- third such operation since his battle started with the disease in 2006.

Australia's Belinda Clark has become the first female cricketer to have a statue cast in her honour, a bronze sculpture of the trailblazing former captain unveiled outside Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar has admitted that he erred in giving Australian opener Matthew Hayden out in the first Test against South Africa in Perth.

The baggy green cap of former Australia captain Richie Benaud has been sold for 21,000 Australian dollars at a sports memorabilia auction.

Australian cricket was in mourning Saturday after the deaths of former greats Alan Davidson and Ashley Mallett within 24 hours of each other.

Former Australia cricketer Ian Chappell, who spent 45 years explaining the game from behind the microphone, has decided to call time on his commentary career.

Former Australia captain and 'voice of cricket' Richie Benaud, who passed away in 2015, credited Shane Warne with reviving the art of spin bowling, particularly leg spin, after an era dominated by fast bowlers.

Former Australia captain Belinda Clark on Thursday became the first woman cricketer to have a sculpture unveiled in her honour.

Australia captain Pat Cummins sets a new record in Test cricket by dismissing India's Rohit Sharma six times. Cummins surpasses Richie Benaud's previous record. Cummins' tactical excellence has repeatedly outmaneuvered Rohit, including dismissing him four times in the current series. Other notable captains include Imran Khan and Kapil Dev. The five-match Test series is currently locked at 1-1.

Former Australian cricketer Rod Marsh will deliver the 2015 MCC Spirit of Cricket Cowdrey Lecture at the Lord's on September 1.

The cricket world was left stunned when then Australian captain Greg Chappell instructed his younger brother Trevor to bowl an underarm delivery to New Zealand's Brian McKechnie during a match of the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup.

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has recalled his sledge to Windies pacer Tino Best in 2004, saying that was the best thing he ever did on the cricket field.

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell Thursday revealed he is battling skin cancer but the 75-year-old expects to be fit enough to commentate when the Ashes comes calling next month.

It was another day, another era when cricket was yet to go colour. A Test series that Gary Sobers had called the greatest ever where every Test match was completed in the last over of the fifth day.

Former New Zealand wicket-keeper Ian Smith was known as a gutsy character during his playing days. The 63-year-old, who represented Kiwis in 63 Tests and 98 ODIs, traded his gloves for the microphone once he called it quits from the game. Smith is today regarded as one of the most recognizable voices on the commentary panel.

Australian captain Pat Cummins led his team to victory in the second Test against India in Adelaide with a match-winning five-wicket haul (5/57). This was Cummins' eighth five-wicket haul as captain, tying him with Bishan Singh Bedi. He also reached 50 wickets in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and solidified his position as a leading wicket-taker in pink-ball Tests.

Legendary cricketer Steve Waugh will be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the 2008 Allan Border Medal on Tuesday night.

Cricketers, including Michael Clarke, Richie Benaud, and Yuvraj Singh, have faced cancer battles, highlighting the disease's impact across generations. Clarke recently underwent his sixth skin cancer surgery, urging fans to take preventive measures.

Former fast bowler Geoff Lawson has hailed Pat Cummins' appointment as Australia's captain after the 28-year-old was named Tim Paine's replacement.