"He's the MVP, isn't he? Most valuable primate," she said on Sunday while commentating for Fox during the second day's play at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Former Hampshire captain and cricket commentator Mark Nicholas has been taken to hospital for a second time in three days after falling ill during the second Test between Australia and Pakistan on Wednesday.

The "voice of cricket" Richie Benaud has been honoured with his face on a 50-cent coin in Australia, with a limited mintage inspired by statistics from his storied career.

West Indies cricket's media titan Tony Cozier was laid to rest on Friday following a service at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens that was attended by several dignitaries and influential members of the regional cricket community.

Arrangements have been made for members of the public to pay their final respect to internationally acclaimed cricket writer, commentator and journalist Tony Cozier on Wednesday.

Bangladesh now have 10 successive ODI wins at home in between a memorable World Cup down under, and a spot in the Champions Trophy as well.

Former Australia captain Richie Benaud, the celebrated 'voice of cricket', dies at the age of 84 after battling skin cancer, prompting a flood of tributes from around the world.