Richie Benaud is retiring!

[Mujer Libre]

I just heard on the news that Richie Benaud, who has been a cricket commentator since before I was born, and was a player even before that, is set to retire soon.

I mean, he is 78... but still, summer just won't be the same anymore without his characteristic lisp and pink shirts!

Shooper innings Richie, jusht shooper.

[Killfacer]

Fuck off aussie. We will win the next ashes. Every one knows Agnew is the best commentator anyway.

[Mujer Libre]

If you must know- I go for South Africa, but thanks for your unnecessary hostility. :rolleyes:

Still love the Benaud though.

[RedAnarchist]

Fuck off aussie. We will win the next ashes. Every one knows Agnew is the best commentator anyway.

http://www.revleft.com/vb/please-read-first-t101722/index.html

Please keep it civil, Killfacer.

[Black Dagger]

I love Richie too (who doesn't srsly?) - but who are they gonna replace him with? :/

[Mujer Libre]

Hopefully not Slats.

But let's look at the options:

Mark Taylor. The most memorable thing he's ever said is "Fujitsu."
Ian Healy. Er.... no.
Mark Nicholas. Seems like the best candidate to me. But he eez Eeenglish.
Gilly. Too nooby.
Tony Greig. Urghhhhhh.
Bill Lawry. Is a tosser.

[zapatista]

Sad, sad day. gotta love richie.

[Rangi]

New Zealand beat India twice at 20/20 woot!

Will miss Richie. He's better than Agnew.