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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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Sir Ian Botham- Former Cricketer

Sir Ian Botham- Former Cricketer (In a Nutshell)

Sir Ian Botham was born in England on November 24^th, 1955.
He was an All-rounder; a Right-handed batsman and a Right-arm fast-medium bowler.
At Domestic level he played for four teams; Somerset, Queensland, Worcestershire and Durham.
Having represented England on over 100 occasions in Test match and One day cricket is impressive.
“I’m not a great one for looking back.”- Sir Ian Botham

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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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