Benaud made his broadcasting debut on BBC Radio in 1960.
Channel Nine on Tuesday apologised to Australia skipper Michael Clarke after he was fined for sledging James Anderson during the first Ashes 2013-14 Test match at Brisbane.
Australian TV network Channel Ten has scored a major coup in its cricket war with new rivals Nine by signing former captain Ricky Ponting as a marquee commentator for the domestic Big Bash series this summer.
Fresh tensions have erupted between Cricket Australia (CA) and Channel Nine after a leading executive reportedly said that the network expected to have a greater say not only in scheduling but also in team selection.
Cricket Australia (CA) has rejected claims by Channel 9 that it would influence team selection and scheduling as part of its new deal on TV rights.
Australian cricket commentator Richie Benaud has confirmed Channel Nine's expectation that he will continue to be part of the network's cricket coverage into the new rights agreement.
The Nine Network retained its rights to broadcast Australia's matches for the next five years. This move is set to bring $590 million over the period for Cricket Australia. Cricket Australia's CEO James Sutherland made an official announcement on the development. Network Ten will be broadcasting the Big Bash League. Sutherland promised that there will...
Australia's Ten Network television has offered Cricket Australia Aus$500 million (US$505 million) in cash for coverage rights over the next five years, reports said Friday.