The word legend can be overused in sport but it is a fitting description for Richie Benaud, who has died at the age of 84.
Benaud, a leg spin bowler, played Test cricket for Australia for 12 years between 1952 and 1964.
But the end of his cricket career was merely the start of another pursuit at which he was equally talented.
Benaud became a commentator of such note that he is regarded as the defining voice of cricket for generations of cricket fans in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Australia's Channel 9 confirmed that Benaud had passed away on Thursday after suffering with skin cancer.
https://twitter.com/Channel9/status/586302916689932290
The tributes immediately began to pour in from both the cricketing and those who enjoyed and were inspired by his commentary throughout the years.
Shane Warne led the way with a hugely emotional and heartfelt tribute.
