Ashes 2021 LIVE: Australian cricket fans- Richie Benaud: More than 100 Australian fans produced a special gesture to ensure they give their best-ever tribute to the only- legendary broadcaster Richie Benaud. Around 100 Australian cricket fans dressed up as Benaud on Friday. ‘The Richies’ group went up and down Australia wearing beige suits and grey wigs. They ignored the 37 degrees Adelaide heat on Day two of the ongoing second pink-ball Test. Follow Ashes 2021 live updates on InsideSport.IN
Ashes 2021 LIVE: Over 100 Australian cricket fans brave Adelaide heat to pay rich tributes to legendary Richie Benaud- Check pics
“Simply marvellous! 100 Australian cricket fans defy the 37 degrees Adelaide heat to dress up as the late, great Richie Benaud – brandishing microphones and wearing wigs and his trademark cream jacket at the second Ashes Test,” a Twitter user wrote.
Simply marvellous! 100 Australian cricket fans defy the 37 degree Adelaide heat to dress up as the late, great Richie Benaud – brandishing microphones and wearing wigs and his trademark cream jacket at the second Ashes Test https://t.co/cXuR4Dfx0s pic.twitter.com/DDM7ZP2qY3
— Showbiz (@showbiznotices) December 17, 2021
The group of supporters will be at all of the country’s Ashes Tests with England during the winter months. They were seen drinking in the Adelaide sun holding microphones. At one point of time, they were seen conversing with Ollie Robinson near the boundary.
Richie Benaud passed away in April 2015 at the age of 84. He used to wear his special cream-coloured suits to make him stand out from the rest of the broadcasting team. Besides commentating for Australia’s Channel 9, he was a regular voice for the BBC and Channel 4 in the UK.
The fans kept their tie, wig and suit on at all times with no booing for Australia.
“Who’s embracing the cricket whilst it’s here in Adelaide? 🏏 @The_Richies have been celebrating cricket legend Richie Benaud once again at the Ashes Test. Here’s a special Christmas themed chant from,” wrote ABC Adelaide.
Who’s embracing the cricket whilst it’s here in Adelaide? 🏏 @The_Richies have been celebrating cricket legend Richie Benaud once again at the Ashes Test. Here’s a special Christmas themed chant from @TheAdelaideOval #Ashes #TheRichies pic.twitter.com/QdWl5uowWy
— ABC Adelaide (@abcadelaide) December 16, 2021
‘As much as I love Richie Benaud there’s no way I’d wear the beige/cream/ivory/off-white jacket and put on a wig in 37° degree heat. Madness. #Ashes,’ tweeted another user.
Ashes 2021 LIVE: Over 100 Australian cricket fans brave Adelaide heat to pay rich tributes to legendary Richie Benaud
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