Richie Benaud to retire from all commentary

[rod_rooster]

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25072942-421,00.html

[wycbloods]

He will be missed by many i am sure. Although he looks as though he will do a farewell tour in 09/10

[FlyingHigh]

Unfortunately all good things come to an end.

[Adelaide Hawk]

Any chance of him taking Tony Greig with him?

[The Ash Man]

Any chance of him taking Tony Greig with him?

Bloody hope so

[Gozu]

and Tubby...and Healy...and the pom etc.

[GWW]

Any chance of him taking Tony Greig with him?

Unfortunately Kerry Packer promised him a job for life due to him participating in World Series. Looks like the promise is being adhered to even though Mr Packer is no longer with him.

[hearts on fire]

Well done Richie, you are a legend!!

[Rik E Boy]

Something else we can blame teeball for.

regards,

REB

[Lightning McQueen]

Something else we can blame teeball for.

regards,

REB

And thank for one-day cricket.

[am Bays]

Nah I like Healy as his tactic insights on teh game (as a 'keeper) are pretty good

Taylor is good when he tries to be himself but he has obvioulsy been told to spruik it up and get animated. When he does that he sounds like a prat.

Chappelli, Slater, and Ritchie are the best it will be a sad day when he hangs up the Microphone next year.

If Bill, Tony and Nicholas were crossing the road, I for one wouldn't slow down.....

[Booney]

Richie, the doyen of all things cricket. But funny at 81 that he is announcing his retirement for 2 years from now...

[Dirko]

Good innings Richie, but one that I'm glad has come to an end....

Been a few times this Summer when it's looked as if you're asleep....

[am Bays]

Booney, Booney Booney....

From cricinfo:

Full name Richard Benaud
Born October 6, 1930, Penrith, New South Wales
Current age 78 years 135 days

[MightyEagles]

What is Billy the 12th Man going to do now?

[Dogwatcher]

In honour of two cricket greats announcing their retirements well ahead of the big day (Richie Benaud 2010, Chaminda Vass 2011), I'm going to announce that I will be retiring from work in 2039.

[silicone skyline]

He should have retired in tchoo thousand and tchwenty tchoo.

[Booney]

Booney, Booney Booney....

From cricinfo:

Full name Richard Benaud
Born October 6, 1930, Penrith, New South Wales
Current age 78 years 135 days

78 or 81, who plans 2 years ahead at that stage?

[silicone skyline]

Word is Booney, doctors gave him two years before his bottom lip finally drops off.

[Adelaide Hawk]

Something else we can blame teeball for.

regards,

REB

I know Alan McGillvray's retirement was hastened by the plethora of one day cricket. He hated it. Maybe the hold 20/20 has on the cricket world has forced Richie to retire as well. Let's face it, an in depth knowledge of the game is only an optional extra when it comes to calling 20/20.