Marcus Berkmann

Will there ever be another cricket captain like Richie Benaud?

The thrilling fourth Test of 1961 at Old Trafford showed Benaud at his enigmatic best, in sharp contrast to his English counterpart, the uninspiring Peter May

Richie Benaud. [Alamy]
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