Late former Australian cricketer Richie Benaud will be posthumously honoured as 'Legend' by Sport Australia Hall of Fame. The announcement was made on his 88th birthday (October 6).

Benaud, a former Aussie skipper, became one of the most loved voices of cricket after he retired from International cricket. He will be the 40th Legend of Australian Sport and the third cricketer to be bestowed the prestigious annual honour. The decision will be made official at the 34th Sport Australia Hall of Fame induction and awards gala dinner in Melbourne on October 11.