Sachin Tendulkar recalls Sharjah meeting with Richie Benaud

Sachin Tendulkar's recollection of a discussion about leg spin with Richie Benaud when the two legends of cricket met in Sharjah led the tributes to the former Australia cricketer and commentator.

Benaud died in the early hours of Friday morning UAE time after a battle with skin cancer.

Tendulkar wrote on Twitter: "#RIPRichie: Wonderful personality who was always warm and encouraging. Had great insights on the game.

"Fondly remember our discussion on the art of leg spin along with @Shane Warne in Sharjah. Last spoke to him late last year.

"Was not well but full of enthusiasm. Great loss to the world of cricket. Heartfelt condolences to Richie's family and friends."

Here are Tendulkar's tweets and a selection of others from the world of cricket:

#RIPRichie Wonderful personality who was always warm and encouraging. Had great insights on the game (1/3)— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015

fondly remember our discussion on the art of leg spin along with Official @ShaneWarne in Sharjah. Last spoke to him late last year. (2/3)— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015

Was not well but full of enthusiasm. Great loss to the world of cricket. Heartfelt condolences to Richie's family and friends (3/3)— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 10, 2015

Sad to hear the passing of the voice of cricket, great player and a true gentleman. R.I.P Richie Benaud.— David Warner (@davidwarner31) April 10, 2015

 

A sad day. The voice of cricket, a legend of the game and a great person. Aussie cricket family have lost cap #190 but will always be remembered and never forgotten... A huge honour to have my baggy green presented by the great man, a moment that will stay with me forever.. Rest well great man

A photo posted by @mstarc56 on Apr 9, 2015 at 6:48pm PDT

Cricket has just lost one of the legends,cricket on TV won't sound the same http://t.co/hRkHBayiJQ Richie Benaud— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) April 10, 2015

Your name and voice will live on. Thoughts go out to your family. #RIPRichie— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) April 10, 2015

RIP Richie Benaud.His values cut across all generations & the best example in cricket to everyone associated with it. Always had a kind 1/2— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 10, 2015

2/2 Word to every cricketer. Above all a great human being. Had a special place for every leg spinner. Very sad day for cricket!— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 10, 2015

Respected and looked up to by all, you will be sorely missed #Legend Vale Richie Benaud #RIPRichie pic.twitter.com/ohfS8Jmbdo— Shane Watson (@ShaneRWatson33) April 10, 2015