My spin on cricket sound recording written and read by richie. On this audiocassette, richie benaud, one of crickets bestknown commentators, reads his own book about the issues facing the game of cricket in modern times. Richie benaud author visit amazons richie benaud page. In 1958 he became australias test captain until his retirement in 1964. Nov 20, 2019 richie benaud brought his special magic to the game of cricket. Those summers of cricket book online at best prices in india on. A bundle of 15 cricket memoirs, biographies and tour diaries etc. Summer of cricket was his call sign that summer was here and cricket was the star. All of the pages are unmarked, uncreased and tightly bound, the dust jacket is unclipped, no stamps or inscriptions, the only flaws are some scuffs. May 19, 2016 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Richie benaud cricket memorabilia for sale shop with.
The appeal of cricket by benaud richie book hard cover sports. The 196263 australians drew 11 with the touring england team in the 196263 ashes series. Here are a few lesserknown facts about the voice of cricket. My spin on cricket 9780340833933 by benaud, richie and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A compilation of the very best writing from richie s books, along with the best tributes and obituaries from those who knew and worked with him. Meantime, richie benaud came to england in 1953 and 1956 and he also. My spin on cricket tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, wellinformed narrative by richie benaud, the popular cricket commentator and former australian cricket captain. The appeal of cricket the modern gamerichie benaud. Richie benauds influence on cricket stretched beyond his. Benaud was a worldclass test cricket allrounder, blending thoughtful leg spin bowling with lower order batting aggression. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A compilation of the very best writing from richies books, along with the best tributes and obituaries from those who knew and worked with him. The richie benaud cup is the cricketing memorial to a true legend.
Richie benaud has 44 books on goodreads with 994 ratings. Richie benauds most popular book is bob woolmers art and science of cricket. His countless pearls of wisdom over the years are without equal and this book contains more than enough to satisfy those who love the game of cricket. Few people understand cricket as well as richie benaud. In an extract from the new book benaud in wisden, rob smyth pays tribute to a colossus of the game whose wit. Those summers of cricket richie benaud 19302015 by book. Book and jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in fine condition throughout. Richard richie benaud, obe, 1930 2015 was a test cricket allrounder, blending thoughtful leg spin bowling with lowerorder batting aggression. His only sibling was fellow cricketer richie benaud deceased, who was older by years. Richie benaud has 44 books on goodreads with 979 ratings.
Richie benaud possibly next to sir don bradman has been one of the greatest cricketing personalities as player, researcher, writer, critic, author, organiser, adviser and student of the game. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. Richie benaud cup sports league facebook 382 photos. See more ideas about cricket books, cricket, books. Richie benaud was a keen advocate of go ahead cricket and his attacking tactics and brilliant captaincy had won australia five series in a row with what. Apr 10, 2015 richard richie benaud obe born october 6, 1930 in penrith, new south wales is an australian former cricketer who, since his retirement from international cricket in 1964, has become a highly regarded commentator on the game. Apr 10, 2021 richard richie benaud was one of australias most versatile cricketing talent. Remembering richie is a compilation of the very best writing from richie s books, along with the best tributes and obituaries from those who knew and worked with him as a player, richie was one of the greatest of cricket s allrounders.
Richie benaud author on this audiocassette, richie benaud, one of cricket s bestknown commentators, reads his own book about the issues facing the game of cricket in modern times. Richie benaud s most popular book is bob woolmers art and science of cricket. Aged nine, his father took him by bus, steam train and toastrack tram to the scg to watch new south wales play south australia. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Remembering richie is a compilation of the very best writing from richie s books, along with the best tributes and obituaries from those who knew and worked with him. John benaud born 11 may 1944, in auburn, new south wales is a former australian cricketer. Benaud is the son of louis and irene benaud both deceased. Discover book depositorys huge selection of richie benaud books online. Cricket books includes richie benaud, ian chappell, allan. He became the first player to reach 200 wickets and 2,000 runs in test cricket. Benaud, lou the young cricketer foreword by richie benaud.
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Placing the emphasis on the modern game, richie benaud puts curre. Those summers of cricket by hardie grant books, 9781743790977, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Marvellous commemorate richie benaud, the voice of cricket. Australian cricket team in australia in 196263 wikipedia. Richie benaud cricket memorabilia for sale shop with afterpay. Bailey trevor, richie benaud, colin cowdrey and jim laker published by book club associates, london 1984 seller. This books gathers together the many accolades accorded richie benaud.
Benaud played international cricket from 1952 to 1964, and australia never lost a series under his captaincy 28 games. There are some terms that kinda stick out as not neutral and no attributable source for the phrase, consider revising some of these. Australia had beaten england 40 in 195859 and 21 in 1961 and it was thought unlikely that the tourists would beat australia on their home ground. With the emphasis on the modern game, richie puts current events under the spotlight and relates them to the past. This legal tender coin is a tribute to the voice of cricket, richard richie benaud. The section about richie benaud s cricket career is far too brief and gives no sense of his impact on the game. He writes as well as he plays and his selfwritten book ways of cricket w. Debuting for australia in 1952 benaud was one of cricket s great allro. Apr 21, 2015 in january 1940, richie saw his first game of firstclass cricket. Books by richie benaud author of my spin on cricket goodreads. My spin on cricket tells the story of the great game through the ages, through personal anecdotes and a lively, wellinformed narrative by richie benaud, the. Along with fellow bowling all rounder alan davi richard richie benaud obe born october 6, 1930 in penrith, new south wales is an australian former cricketer who, since his retirement from international cricket in 1964. As a player, richie was one of the greatest of cricket s allrounders. An imaginative player and influential captain, his distinctive voice and wellchosen words as a commentator almost always pushed the game to fever pitch and charmed his audience.
Click to read more about my spin on cricket by richie benaud. Richie benaud s influence on cricket stretched beyond his spin in an extract from his new book, ashley mallett recalls a telling incident on a tour to apartheid era south africa published. Best cricket books to read in 2020 last word on cricket. Cover for my spin on cricket sound recording written and read by. Over but not out is the best book richie benaud has written so far. Book and jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in as new condition throughout. The chapter that looks at the hansie cronje affair will show that richie benaud can approach explosive subjects in a. John is married to lindsay benaud with two children.
That was, of course, why benaud junior to distinguish him from his cricketer father. My spin on cricket by benaud richie book hard cover. He discusses all aspects of the game, including gambling. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our uk warehouse. My spin on cricket sound recording written and read by richie benaud. A tribute to richie benaud and a celebration of his life. He was probably the best captain of a side ever and one of the very few leg spin bowlers to make an impact before the arrival of shane warne. A tribute to a cricket legend publisher description more books by richie benaud. Open to any team, the finals of the cup will be held at the scg on 17th. Richard benaud obe was an australian cricketer who, after his retirement from.
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