“Renowned as one of the greatest leg-spinners and an astute captain to have led Australia, Benaud was a fine example of a highly competitive sportsman who carried himself with dignity and grace, on-and-off the field,” BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said.
“Indian cricket remembers his exploits on Australia’s first tour of India in 1956-57, which was dominated by spinners, and Benaud emerged as a clear winner, claiming 23 wickets in three Tests. He continued his mesmerising spells on the tour to India in 1959-60, leaving an indelible impression of his abilities in the land of spin bowling.”
Post-retirement, he brought forth the nuances of the game to fans across the world as a columnist and broadcaster whose opinions were highly regarded.
“This is a big loss to all the fans of the game across the world and Australia in particular, and on behalf of the BCCI and the Indian cricketing fraternity, I pray to God to rest his soul in peace,” Thakur added.
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