But I think the only thing that annoys me about that is if I suddenly find someone on commercial radio or something like that, mimicking my voice or actions and trying to promote a product and pretending it's me doing it. Richie Benaud actionannoycommercial share on social
The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time. Richie Benaud abilitycaptaingreat 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
The problem with relying on nostalgia for commentary is that people only remember the good things. Richie Benaud commentarygoodnostalgia 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
Coogee is a delightful, slightly old-fashioned suburb; it has parks and gardens and reserves, a good well-kept beach, and an excellent promenade above the beach. It is a suburb for people who appreciate those aspects of life. Richie Benaud aspectbeachcoogee share on social
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
'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
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 addbraingear Change image and share on social
Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the backslappers fade away. Richie Benaud backslappercaptaincricket Change image and share on social
