Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84 after a short battle with skin cancer . The former Australian Test captain was diagnosed in May last year and underwent surgery to remove cancerous cells from his liver but he later returned home for further treatment. His commentary style became globally synonymous with cricket . CLICK HERE for Benaud tributes as the cricket world mourns his death .
Richie Benaud has died at the age of 84 after a short battle with skin cancer . Benaud captained Australia as a player before going into broadcasting . His commentary style became globally synonymous with cricket . CLICK HERE for Benaud tributes as the cricket world mourns his death .