Richie Benaud

[Cicjose]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-10-24/richie-benaud-in-car-accident/5043766

Cricket icon Richie Benaud is in a stable condition in Sydney's Prince of Wales Hospital after being injured in a car accident on Wednesday.

A Channel Nine statement, issued today, said the 83-year-old commentator had suffered chest and shoulder injuries.

"No one else was injured, and I was more worried about the car than myself," Benaud said in a statement.

He is expected to be in hospital for a few days.

"Mr Benaud, who turned 83 earlier this month, was driving home alone to Coogee mid-morning yesterday when the accident happened," the statement said.

"Police attended and there were no charges. The car had mounted a nature strip and hit a small brick wall.

"Despite being in some discomfort, the former Australian cricket captain and legendary all-rounder remains in fine spirits and good humour."

Benaud's wife Daphne said she was quite concerned at first but "today he's looking unbelievably well"

[Jay]

Terrible news! Get better soon Richie :)

[Bill Manspeaker]

"No one else was injured, and I was more worried about the car than myself," Benaud said in a statement.

haha Richie, you legend!

[Grazz]

Wish you a speedy recovery Richie. ;)

[Master Q]

 :'(

Get better soon, you marvelous man.

[Nige]

Richie.  :(

[Jay]

Sad news this, commentary icon Richie Benaud will not be able to fulfil his commentary duties, as he is reportedly back in hospital with complications following his October car crash.

Benaud, 83, is said to be in hospital to receive further treatment on lingering back complaints. He had been expected to make his return to the commentary during the Sydney Test.

[Nige]

Just saw this post from CA on Facebook.

I hope this isn't the end for Richie.  :(

[Dudge]

Tou for Tou-Tou-Tou. Yeah hope not as well

[T Dog]

A few of his quotes as he is still not on air... ::)

"The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss at the right time" - Richie Benaud

"He's not quite got hold of that one. If he had, it would have gone for nine" - Richie Benaud on a Justin Langer six

"Gatting at fine leg - that's a contradiction in terms" - Richie Benaud

"Laird has been brought in to stand in the corner of the circle" - Richie Benaud

"He's usually a good puller - but he couldn't get it up that time" - Richie Benaud

"His throw went absolutely nowhere near where it was going" - Richie Benaud

"I think the batsman's strategy will be to make runs and not get out" - Richie Benaud

"This shirt is unique: there are only 200 of them" - Richie Benaud

"There were congratulations and high sixes all round" - Richie Benaud

"That slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was travelling" - Richie Benaud

[Tominator]

he's now bed-ridden after having some complications and surgeries and that. All the best to this legend of cricket

Some great quotes there T Dog

[Grazz]

Sorry to hear Richie is still having a tuff time, get well soon legend. ;)

[Master Q]

The amount of time he has spent in the commentary box he is bound to say a ripper or two.

[Grazz]

Thought i would find this and use it to again wish Richie all the best with his diagnosis of skin cancer. Haven't seen much of Richie since his car accident and to see him yesterday was a bit of a shock as he looked frail. All the best Richie for a speedy recovery to good health, you are much loved by many Australians and international cricket fans.

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8927753

[Ringo]

Well reprised Grazz.

We should all take up his message and get skin checks regularly.  I have a couple that are being watched and get checked and in fact will get another check when I go to the doctor today,
I played under age cricket in short sleeves and shirts with just a baseball cap like a lot of we older members and when sun screen was just its infancy.

Richie is a great man and greatly respected and a true gentleman and I join in wishing him all the best for recovery.