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The statue commemorates Australian test cricketer and broadcaster, Richie Benaud (1930-2015). 

One of Australia's finest all-rounders, he captained NSW and Australia from 1958 to 1963. In 1963 he became the first player in the history of the game to achieve the Test double of 2,000 runs and 200 wickets. Later, he became a leading cricket broadcaster and writer. Richie Benaud died in April 2015. 

Location

Address:Driver Avenue, Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park, 2021
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.891149
Long: 151.223773
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Sport
Artist:Terrance Plowright

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 4th January, 2008
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au