Brian Johnston’s unintended innuendo in the commentary box

Brian Johnston is one of the greatest commentators the game of cricket has known. His sense of humour and puns is truly legendary which made his commentary a hilarious hearing experience.

Brian Johnston is one of the greatest commentators the game of cricket has known. His sense of humour and puns is truly legendary which made his commentary a hilarious hearing experience.

During a 1969 match at Lord’s fast bowler Allan Ward struck a painful blow on the box of New Zealander Glenn Turner. The batsman was in agony for several minutes writhing on the ground in pain before he was up on his feet, but still looking in immense pain.

Johnston, who was commentating at this stage of the match, said: “Turner has now got up off the ground and, although looking pale and shaken. He is obviously going to resume batting; a very brave effort. One ball left!”

The above anecdote was narrated by the commentator himself in his book, I Say, I Say, I Say.