the wife of legendary cricket commentator , richie benaud , has politely declined the offer of a state funeral for her late husband .
daphne benaud has reportedly settled on a private gathering with only immediate family , indicating the ` no fuss ' approach is the way the former test captain would have wanted it that the private service for benaud , who died on friday aged 84 , will take place this week , news corp reported on sunday .
` godfather of cricket ' : legendary commentator and former australia captain richie benaud died aged 84 .