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Position: Leader of the commentary team
Cricket CV: Leg-spinning all-rounder who captained Australia in 28 of his 63 Tests, never losing a series while in charge. Became the first Test player (in 1963) to complete the double of 200 wickets and 2,000 runs, ending his Test career with 248 wickets at 27.03 and 2,201 runs at 24.45. Represented New South Wales when not on international duty and remains one of only 10 Australians to have scored more than 10,000 runs and taken over 500 wickets in first-class cricket. Began his broadcasting career on BBC Radio in 1960 and then moved across to BBC Television three years later. Has been working for Australia's Channel 9 since 1977 and joined Channel 4 in 1999.
Career highlight: Being the forerunner of the dekstop icon revolution in the early 21st century, striking out in his own inimitable style courtesy of his 'Desktop Richie' creation on www.channel4.com. "Yes, Got 'im!"
Extraneous: Known for his sartorial elegance, devotion to the cult of cream jackets and his unique delivery style. Much mimicked, especially by Rory Bremner and Billy Birmingham (of 'The 12th Man' fame), but always with affection. Loves a drop of Shiraz, especially when chilling out with wife Daphne and friends at his European bolt hole in the south of France.
Most likely to say: Nothing at all, "Morning everyone", "What a marvellous catch", "Super shot that", "Two for twenty two", "Don't bother looking for that, let alone chasing it". "That's gone straight into the confectionery stall and out again".
Least likely to say: "That new no-ball law is working well", "Billy Birmingham, yesh, what a talent that man is".
Not to be confused with: Yoda
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