Goughy
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Hmm, had that pic as my avatar for a couple of weeks now. Will have to change it now
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The Battle of the Commentators
- Thread starter HeathDavisSpeed
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Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
He has written other books on West Indian cricket too... the famous one being The West Indies: 50 Years of Test Cricket.
This is the battle of commentators though.
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
LOL why did you assume I meant books? I just meant his commentary work during the series.He has written other books on West Indian cricket too... the famous one being The West Indies: 50 Years of Test Cricket.
This is the battle of commentators though.
I don't mind Coney at all to be honest, it's a tough battle - Love his work during the Dilmah Tea Party.
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Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Haha ya. Very weird on my part.
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HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Cozier through 12 votes to 7. I'm disappointed for Coney.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Battle Three
Richie Benaud vs David Lloyd
The Form Guide: Pre tournament favourite Benaud blasted through against Waqar Younis in round one, a sympathy vote for Younis preventing a Benaud whitewash. Lloyd, in contrast, bumbled through against the greasy Mark Nicholas to face a surely unwinnable second round draw.
David Lloyd
Playing Career: A stalwart for Lancashire CCC, he played a handful of tests and ODIs for England before later becoming coach
Commentating Pedigree: Famous for his cutting one-liners; particularly for an unkind comparison between the various bowling merits for Nathan Astle and Graham Thorpe, he has been in the commentary box since reliquishing his coaching and umpiring careers.
Other:* Commentates the annual Mascot Derby in English County Cricket
Richie Benaud
Playing Career: Took Australia to the top of the cricket ladder, captaining the team from 1959 and playing in a total of 63 tests prior to retiring in 1964. A useful batsman, but primarily a leg-spin bowler.
Commentating Pedigree: Took a course in becoming a BBC presenter after the Ashes tour of 1956, but finally moved into commentary after retiring from his playing career. Has commentated ever since. In the UK, he commentated for the BBC and then Channel 4 until the coverage was taken by Sky in 2006. He has continued to commentate for Channel Nine in Australia after this time.
Other: * Once worked for The Sun newspaper
* Inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2007
* Appeared in adverts for the Australian Tourist Board, stating various Australian locations to be "Marvellous!"
Richie Benaud vs David Lloyd
The Form Guide: Pre tournament favourite Benaud blasted through against Waqar Younis in round one, a sympathy vote for Younis preventing a Benaud whitewash. Lloyd, in contrast, bumbled through against the greasy Mark Nicholas to face a surely unwinnable second round draw.
David Lloyd
Playing Career: A stalwart for Lancashire CCC, he played a handful of tests and ODIs for England before later becoming coach
Commentating Pedigree: Famous for his cutting one-liners; particularly for an unkind comparison between the various bowling merits for Nathan Astle and Graham Thorpe, he has been in the commentary box since reliquishing his coaching and umpiring careers.
Other:* Commentates the annual Mascot Derby in English County Cricket
Richie Benaud
Playing Career: Took Australia to the top of the cricket ladder, captaining the team from 1959 and playing in a total of 63 tests prior to retiring in 1964. A useful batsman, but primarily a leg-spin bowler.
Commentating Pedigree: Took a course in becoming a BBC presenter after the Ashes tour of 1956, but finally moved into commentary after retiring from his playing career. Has commentated ever since. In the UK, he commentated for the BBC and then Channel 4 until the coverage was taken by Sky in 2006. He has continued to commentate for Channel Nine in Australia after this time.
Other: * Once worked for The Sun newspaper
* Inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2007
* Appeared in adverts for the Australian Tourist Board, stating various Australian locations to be "Marvellous!"
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Athlai
Not Terrible
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Maxwell was knocked out in Round One by Ravi Shastri 4 votes to 10
Athlai
Not Terrible
Recount:By Shastri? I demand a re-count!!!
Shastri 10
Maxwell 4
I... don't know what to tell you.
neville cardus
International Debutant
Why?
neville cardus
International Debutant
"Cricket," as the most recent addition to my list of favourite cricket writers tells me, "is for fun." And no-one brings it out better than Bumble.