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.
He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling. - Richie Benaud
He has defined cricket in his fabulous, impeccable manner. He is to batting what Shane Warne is to bowling.
- Richie Benaud
The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling. - Richie Benaud
The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling.
Gatting at fine leg - that's a contradiction in terms. - Richie Benaud
Gatting at fine leg - that's a contradiction in terms.
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
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.
Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don't try it without that 10 per cent. - Richie Benaud
Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don't try it without that 10 per cent.
Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself. - Richie Benaud
Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself.
Cricket. Come summer holidays here in Australia not a whole lot else seems to matter. It's good stuff... Some would even go as far as to say, marvell… - Richie Benaud
Cricket. Come summer holidays here in Australia not a whole lot else seems to matter. It's good stuff... Some would even go as far as to say, marvell…
The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time. - Richie Benaud
The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.
In fact, as a spin bowler, you have to work on the batsman over after over. - Richie Benaud
In fact, as a spin bowler, you have to work on the batsman over after over.
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