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Sir Richie Benaud- Former Cricketer

Sir Richie Benaud- Former Cricketer (In a Nutshell)

Sir Richie Benaud was born in Australia on October 6^th, 1930.
He died on April 10^th, 2015, aged 85.
He was All-rounder; a Right-handed batsman and a Right-arm leg spin bowler.
“Any captain can only do his best for the team and for cricket. When you are winning, you are a hero. Lose, and the backslappers fade away.” – Sir Richie Benaud

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Steve Smith- Cricketer

Steve Smith- Cricketer (In a Nutshell)

Steve Smith was born in Australia on June 2^nd, 1989.
He is a Right-handed batsman.
Remarkably, he has made 27 50s and 31 100s in 78 Test matches.
He has been a part of nine Domestic teams, in different countries.
Having captained Australia on a number of occasions is a great achievement.
“My record probably is better when I’m captain than when I’m not. That sort of pressure doesn’t really bother me.”- Steve Smith
“You want to keep getting better every day.”- Steve Smith

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Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer

Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer (In a Nutshell)

Ricky Ponting was born in Australia on December 19^th, 1974.
He was a Right-handed batsman.
Remarkably, he made 41 100s and 62 50s in 168 Test matches.
His captaincy record was respectable; he captained 77 Test matches, with Australia winning 48 games, 13 draws and 16 losses.
He played for seven Domestic teams; Tasmania, Somerset, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Surrey and Antigua Hawkbills.
“It’s nice to put your hand up and do the big things the team requires of you.”- Ricky Ponting

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