THE cricketing world has lost a legend today.

Richie Benaud died this morning after a marvellous innings of 84.

On the field he was a cricketing hero who captained Australia and played 63 Tests.

Off it he was the voice of summer for generations of sports fans.

As a special tribute the Herald Sun is urging Australians to pay tribute with a minute’s silence at 2.22pm today.

Let’s make 2.22pm #RichieTime