article_snippet.sent: Tributes have been flowing for the legendary commentator and one of Australia's most influential cricketers.
article_snippet.sent: Australian Test captain Michael Clarke said Cricket commentator Richie Benaud was a gentleman who played cricket in the right spirit. '
article_snippet.sent: Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute on social media calling Cricket commentator Richie Benaud 'an absolute gentleman'. '
article_snippet.sent: As a cricketer, commentator and as a person, you were the best there's ever been,' Cricket commentator Richie Benaud wrote in a note to Cricket commentator Richie Benaud. '
article_snippet.sent: For me it was an honour and a privilege to call you a close friend and mentor.
article_snippet.sent: We had so many wonderful times together, talking cricket and in particular, We love and passion of leg spin bowling.
article_snippet.sent: Shane Warne also thanks Cricket commentator Richie Benaud for the support Shane Warne gave to Shane Warne as a young cricketer. '
article_snippet.sent: Shane Warne, you were loved by everyone, not just the cricket family, you were the godfather of cricket and you will be missed by all.'
article_snippet.sent: Richie earned the profound and lasting respect of everyone across the world of cricket and beyond.
article_snippet.sent: First as an outstanding player and captain, then as an incomparable commentator and through it all, as a wonderful human being.'
article_snippet.sent: Shane Warne penned a heartfelt tribute to Penrith-born Benaud on social media on Friday .
article_snippet.sent: A Marvellous Life 1930-2015 about the public, private and cricketing achievements of the former Australian cricket captain and legendary commentator.
highlights_snippet.sent: Tributes flowed in on Friday morning for the voice of Australian cricket .
  