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Cricket commentators
Mon, August 20 2018
Shane Warne’s autobiography ‘No Spin’ to hit stands on October 4
Cricket fans and connoisseurs would expect the volume to be an authentic and compelling account of the spin legend's extraordinary feats in a long international career spanning 16 years
Mon, November 09 2015
Cricket commentary needs to be more than flashing a famous face, mouthing clichés and talking of ‘our days’
Perhaps commentators should be provided with cheat-sheet, in order to make them aware that the game was actually played before their debut and after their retirement.
Thu, February 21 2013
India vs Australia 2013: VVS Laxman joins Star Sports’ commentary panel
VVS Laxman is all set to make his debut as a commentator as leading sports broadcaster Star Sports has roped in the former Indian batsman in its line-up of commentators and analysts for the Test series between India and Australia beginning in Chennai on Friday.
Sun, January 06 2013
Television commentary needs more like Sourav Ganguly and Aamir Sohail
Most of the population in Pakistan has access to a television and the advantages that it comes with. One of these being cable TV. In fact, channels that come from across the globe dominate our 'viewing time.’
Sun, September 14 2014
Commentators in cricket history 8: Alan Gibson’s genius and other demons
Alan Gibson was perhaps the most learned man ever to hold the microphone as a cricket broadcaster, someone who brought classical knowledge into his reporting. In the eighth part of the series on cricket commentators, Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this man in whom flair and erudition forever battled with whimsy and the bottle.
Sat, August 23 2014
When Saraiya, ever-helpful & humble, left a lasting impression on a youngster
The good old cricket commentary on radio lost a giant when Suresh Saraiya left on Wednesday for the Elysian Fields. I’m still coming to terms that when listening to cricket commentary in future, I won’t hear Mr Saraiya’s the patented words, "Back again."
Thu, July 19 2012
Saraiya’s work ethics & impeccable dressing sense most unforgettable
Sudhir Vaidya, one of most-known cricket statisticians in the country, recalls his memories of Suresh Saraiya with whom he spent over four decades in the commentary box.
Wed, July 18 2012
Veteran cricket commentator Suresh Saraiya passes away
Veteran radio cricket commentator Suresh Saraiya passed away here on Wednesday following a heart attack.
Sun, September 14 2014
Commentators in cricket history – 7: Robert Hudson – the art of being prepared
Robert Hudson is perhaps the most unsung of the Test Match Special commentators. Nevertheless, he played the most important role in the conception of the programme. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this most meticulous of commentators.
Tue, September 02 2014
Commentators in cricket history – 6: EW “Jim” Swanton – The old reliable
A man who got the 1939 Wisden stamped as Not Subversive by the Japanese at a Prisoner of War camp, EW Swanton was one of the pioneering commentators and a regular member of the Test Match Special team.