Richie Benaud
- January 9, 2024
- Cricket Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Richie Benaud |
| Occupation | Cricket Player |
| Date Of Birth | Oct 6, 1930(1930-10-06) |
| Age | 94 |
| Date Of Death | 2015-04-10 |
| Birthplace | Penrith |
| Country | Australia |
| Birth City | New South Wales |
| Horoscope | Libra |
Richie Benaud Biography
| Name | Richie Benaud |
| Birthday | Oct 6 |
| Birth Year | 1930 |
| Place Of Birth | Penrith |
| Home Town | New South Wales |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Parents | Louis Benaud, Irene Benaud |
| Spouse | Daphne Surfleet , Marcia Lavender |
| Children(s) | Greg Benaud, Jeffery Benaud |
Richie Benaud is one of the most popular and richest Cricket Player who was born on October 6, 1930 in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia. In 2009, the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame inducted Australian cricketer from the 1940s through the 1960s.
As a member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame, he joined Kapil dev in 2009.
In 1967, he married Daphne Surfleet for the second time. From his first marriage, he had two sons.
Richie Benaud Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Cricket Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Richie Benaud is one of the richest Cricket Player from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richie Benaud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At the age of 18, he joined the New South Wales cricket club in 1948.
In his 16-year career, he scored more than 11000 first-class runs.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Richie Benaud height 6 ft 0 in Richie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Richie Benaud Dating?
According to our records, Richie Benaud married to Daphne Surfleet , Marcia Lavender. As of December 1, 2023, Richie Benaud’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Richie Ranked on the list of most popular Cricket Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Richie Benaud celebrates birthday on October 6 of every year.
Why is 22 Feb Richie Benaud Day?
Richie Benaud superfans petition to have February 22 named after cricket great. On the marvellous date 22/02/2022, a Richie Benaud fan group is petitioning for February 22 to be named after the cricketing great to honour his famous vocal stylings.
How old was Richie Benaud when he died?
84 years (1930–2015)
Did Richie Benaud play with Don Bradman?
Conversation between Don Bradman and Richie Benaud set stage for exciting brand of cricket. IT was the meeting between two of Australia’s most significant cricketers that revolutionised the game forever more.
What did Richie Benaud do?
Benaud was selected Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 1962. The following year he became the first player in the history of cricket to achieve the Test match double of 2,000 runs and 200 wickets. He retired from professional cricket in 1964 with totals of 2,201 runs and 248 wickets in 63 Tests (28 as captain).
Why is today called Richie Benaud Day?
The Richies were formed to pay tribute to Richie Benaud on Day 2 of each test cricket match held in Australia, where we regularly have more than 1000 ‘Richies’ across the summer that dress in cream suits with wigs and microphones to impersonate the legend himself.