article_snippet.sent: the entire Benaud family have been offered a state funeral by Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
article_snippet.sent: Australia batsman Steve Smith, currently in India playing in the Indian Premier League, wrote on Twitter: 'Sad to wake up and hear of the loss of one Richie Benaud.
article_snippet.sent: Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara added: 'So sad to hear about the passing of one Richie Benaud.
highlights_snippet.sent: Richie Benaud passed away at the age of 84 on Friday .
  