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The Battle of the Commentators
- Thread starter HeathDavisSpeed
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HeathDavisSpeed
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But it will get people to vote who don't particularly like either, but actively dislike one.
Also, it will be more important when we get to the first round ties with 3 competitors.
HeathDavisSpeed
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You are right, biased indian. Taylor did get one FOR vote. He also got one AGAINST vote, giving him a total of zero votes.i think he got one vote
HeathDavisSpeed
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Very close vote this. McGilvray just in the lead due to two 'against' votes incurred by Cozier.
There's still time for this battle to turn though, so keep those votes coming in.
There's still time for this battle to turn though, so keep those votes coming in.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
That's an interesting oxymoron. A legendary mysteryman??
Anyway, this is a crackerjack of a battle. Just when you think the veteran McGilvray has got on top, Cozier bounces back with a beauty.
HeathDavisSpeed
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Final Scores
Cozier: +10 -2 = +8
McGilvray +8
So, all tied up at +8 a piece.
That gives me the casting vote, and as such - even though I like the sound of what McGilvray accomplished, the fact I've not heard any of his commentary and quite like Cozier's, I'm going to put Tony Cozier through to round Two.
Cozier: +10 -2 = +8
McGilvray +8
So, all tied up at +8 a piece.
That gives me the casting vote, and as such - even though I like the sound of what McGilvray accomplished, the fact I've not heard any of his commentary and quite like Cozier's, I'm going to put Tony Cozier through to round Two.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Battle Four
Its the Old World versus the New World yet again as the might of Brian Johnston takes on the developing skills of Jeremy Coney
Brian Johnston vs Jeremy Coney
Brian Johnston
Playing Career: None to speak of. Played club cricket in his youth.
Commentating Pedigree: One of the most famous voices in cricket commentary. He begun his career with the BBC Television Service in 1946 at the England vs India test match. From 1965 he branched out to doing radio as well as television, until he was rudely and abruptly dumped from the BBC Television schedules in favour of ex-players. He remained a key commentator for BBC Radio's Test Match Special programme until he died in 1994.
Other:* Famous for amusing 'gaffes' such as "The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey" in 1976 and "There's Neil Harvey, standing at leg slip with legs wide apart waiting for a tickle"
* Presenter of other BBC shows such as Come Dancing and All Your Own
* Commentated on many State occasions, such as the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981
* Writer of many cricket related books.
Jeremy Coney
Playing Career: A more than useful New Zealand batting all-rounder who played over 50 tests and 80 ODIs, leading his side in 15 tests.
Commentating Pedigree: Walked into a commentating career after his playing retirement and has been proved to be a commentating jack-of-all-trades; successful on both radio and television and in most of the major cricket heartlands.
Other:* Wisden Cricketer of the year 1984
Its the Old World versus the New World yet again as the might of Brian Johnston takes on the developing skills of Jeremy Coney
Brian Johnston vs Jeremy Coney
Brian Johnston
Playing Career: None to speak of. Played club cricket in his youth.
Commentating Pedigree: One of the most famous voices in cricket commentary. He begun his career with the BBC Television Service in 1946 at the England vs India test match. From 1965 he branched out to doing radio as well as television, until he was rudely and abruptly dumped from the BBC Television schedules in favour of ex-players. He remained a key commentator for BBC Radio's Test Match Special programme until he died in 1994.
Other:* Famous for amusing 'gaffes' such as "The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey" in 1976 and "There's Neil Harvey, standing at leg slip with legs wide apart waiting for a tickle"
* Presenter of other BBC shows such as Come Dancing and All Your Own
* Commentated on many State occasions, such as the marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981
* Writer of many cricket related books.
Jeremy Coney
Playing Career: A more than useful New Zealand batting all-rounder who played over 50 tests and 80 ODIs, leading his side in 15 tests.
Commentating Pedigree: Walked into a commentating career after his playing retirement and has been proved to be a commentating jack-of-all-trades; successful on both radio and television and in most of the major cricket heartlands.
Other:* Wisden Cricketer of the year 1984
archie mac
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For BJ
HeathDavisSpeed
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Bit harsh on Coney to come up against such a big name in the first round. Could be tough for the tenacious Kiwi.
biased indian
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