daphne benaud has politely declined a state funeral for her late husband .
the wife of the legendary cricket commentator has settled on a gathering with only immediate family indicating this is what he would have wanted .
former australian captain died peacefully in his sleep at a sydney hospice .
he had been receiving radiation treatment for skin cancer since november .
benaud had witnessed , as player and commentator , over 500 test matches .
australian prime minister tony abbott offered his family the state funeral .