Rajasthan Royals observe a minute's silence for Benuad.
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The Indian Premier League is known for its glitz, glamour and adrenaline-rushed cricket but all the razzmatazz did not allow Kings XI Punjab, 2014 runners-up and inaugural edition champions Rajasthan Royals to forget the demise of Australian legend Richie Benuad. The two teams who started their IPL campaign in Pune on Friday, observed a minute's silence at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.
Benaud had attained cult status as a leg-spinner and then as Australian captain. But his reputation and legend were further enhanced thanks to his stint as a commentator for close to five decades. Benaud was respected in Australia and the world over by players and fans equally.
On Friday, Benaud's long-time employers Channel Nine announced his death in Sydney. He had been fighting skin cancer and suffered serious injury in a car accident in late 2013.
Top Australian cricketers Shane Watson, Glenn Maxwell, James Faulkner, Steve Smith and George Bailey are involved with the Royals and Punjab. Rajasthan enjoy an 8-5 advantage over KXIP in head-to-head encounters.
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