The Cricket Library

Happy Birthday John Benaud He may have lived in the shadow of his brother Richie Benaud, but built a fine career as a powerful batsman for New South Wales. He played three Tests for Australia in 1972–73, highlighted by a blistering 142 against Pakistan at the MCG despite already being dropped for the next Test. He was also once banned for two matches for wearing the wrong shoes. Later, he became a respected state captain and national selector during Allan Border’s era.