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 administratorallowappoint share on social
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 feeling a certain number of pangs. Richie Benaud bbcdivorcefelt Change image and share on social
'Mullygrubber' is an Australian term which means something that creeps along the ground; it's like a little grub. Richie Benaud australiancreepgrind Change image and share on social
Rory Bremner I have no problem with; he is a satirist, and a very funny one, too. Richie Benaud bremnerfunnyproblem Change image and share on social
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 Blenkinsop's jam. They simply can't do that. And in Australia, occasionally I have to take action. Richie Benaud actionadvertiseannoy share on social
I know it's more five-star now than it was then, but it's still a difficult tour. In the same way as India and Pakistan players find it difficult coming to Australia. People sometimes have difficulty believing that. Richie Benaud australiabelievecome share on social
In fact, as a spin bowler, you have to work on the batsman over after over. Richie Benaud batsmanbowlerfact Change image and share on social
When my hair is long enough to be cut, I go to my wife's hairdresser, and she generally pays for it. Richie Benaud cutgenerallyhair Change image and share on social
A cricket ground is a flat piece of earth with some buildings around it. Richie Benaud buildingcricketearth Change image and share on social
