Richie Benaud, the famous cricket commentator, passed away this year at the age of 84. Such was his aura and class in the commentary box that he was given the nickname ‘the voice of cricket’. On what woukd have been his 85th birthday, we bring you some of the best quotes by him from the commentary box. These quotes will always remind us why he was inarguably the best cricket commentator ever.

1. The Tale of all captains in the world of Sport!

2. To be honest, no one has an idea about the Ball of the Century!

3. Well Glenn Mcgrath was never known for his batting. Or was he?

4. Another Classic from Benaud!

5. Some more captaincy advise!

6. Oh the Agony!

7. Well Captaincy and luck always go hand in hand.

8. Most batsmen would vouch for this statement.

9. Some advise for commentators of this generation.

10. Perhaps this is why he’ll always be the best commentator.