Cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died overnight aged 84 . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since Friday . Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . Benaud had witnessed - as both a player and commentator - more than 500 Test matches throughout his career . Tributes flowed in on November morning for the voice of Australian cricket . Prime Minister Tony Abbott also offered his family a state funeral .
Cricket commentator Richie Benaud has died overnight aged 84 . He had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since November . Former Australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a Sydney hospice . Benaud had witnessed - as both a player and commentator - more than 500 Test matches throughout his career . Tributes flowed in on Friday morning for the voice of Australian cricket . Prime Minister Tony Abbott also offered his family a state funeral .