The Ultimate Cricket Commentary Dream Team Revealed! PT1 👀| Bumble & Kimber PT1 | Bumble & Kimber

[@thecricketfanofficial8092]

Michal atherton and Naseer Hussain two last commenter from golden generation

[@ldbsdk]

No way can you have this list without the late great Tony Cozier- the best commentator we ever produced, and the voice of Windies cricket!

[@gingerwoods616]

Great shout!

[@Blueboy0501]

😂

[@aadhiraghai7586]

His voice was not suited for commentary. He may have been a better journalist…

[@KeshuvHuriaMusic]

Mark Nicholas is probably the best voice behind the mic that i've heard !

[@realtalkmediatv3153]

Mike haseman

[@Grogu-485]

Ian Bishop

[@anm0l9]

Quick too quick, Johnson is a destroyer! South Africa are in disarray! 🔥

[@raselpathan3677]

Exactly! Mark Nicholas is like Peter Drury. He was phenomenal in EA Sport 07 !

[@Rucka.travelstheworld]

Mark Nicolas is pure vomit ! Smugness personified

[@shashankjha8851]

What they're saying about Bishy and Tony Greig is soo true. Our Indian commentators say they eat, drink and sleep cricket but they're hardly interested in first class cricket outside India. If you're a genuine cricket nerd, you'll always appreciate talent and do your homework to know more about the game. Sadly, Indian broadcasters aren't interested in doing any homework because they know that as long as they toe the BCCI line and sing praises of Indian talent on show during a game, they don't need to work any harder than that. Their paycheque is sorted.

[@glyntimmins8929]

There will never be anyone better than the great Ritchie Benaud - always impartial even if he was an Aussie!!

[@Gunjandabral]

Surprised that no one mentioned Robin Jackman. He was Gold - especially in moments when Sachin was batting - example 2003 WC India vs Pak.

[@ShivSocratesKapoor]

Dream team: Richie, Chappelli, Tony, Nicolas, Nasser, Shastri, Warnie, Ponting Nightmare team: LS, Murali Karthik, Manjrekar, Aakash Chopra, Deep Das Gupta, Anjum

[@pratikjoshi7539]

Manjrekar is good. Also add Wilkins to Dream team

[@PrakharGupta36]

All nightmare commentators are from India. That should say something.

[@pratikjoshi7539]

@@PrakharGupta36 yes, courtesy Star Sports

[@sathvikraomp2006]

@@pratikjoshi7539 Used to be good. Lately he is full of crap

[@sathvikraomp2006]

Add Ajit Agarkar to the Nightmare Team.Although his commentary stint was short. My god it was one of the most boring commentary I've ever heard . A mute person could've have given good commentary than Agarkar

[@islandboi6994]

"Tony Cozier" was one of my favorites. RIP.

[@pratiknangare2370]

My Dream Team- Host - Harsha Bhogle Commentators- Tony Greig Ian Bishap Ravi Shastri Alan Wilkins Mark Nicholas

[@CricketEngland]

Rubbish You can’t beat the likes of John Arlot, Jonathan Agnew, Fred Trueman, Brian Johnson, Jim Maxwell, Ritchie Benaud, Henry Blofeld and Christopher Martin-Jenkins

[@pratiknangare2370]

@@CricketEngland From Your Opinion. .. You can not dictate others opinion. .& the names you mentioned hardly any one knows about them...Grow Up...

[@CricketEngland]

@@pratiknangare2370 hardly anyone know about them, probably more like you don’t know about them but anyone who know cricket on the radio on TMS or ABC in Australia or anyone that’s followed the Ashes over the years will certainly know who they are and it doesn’t matter they are still better commentators that any one from today. After all it so much harder to do radio commentary than TV commentary in any sport as you have to paint more of a picture rather that just the odd word every few mins on the TV. Most TV commentators would find it extremely difficult to adjust to doing radio commentary These commentators are legends of the sport.

[@yedhus8925]

That is a cool list bro❤

[@silviodante3950]

Harsha Bhogle😂😂😂😂😂

[@marciamarsh9196]

It's a really good idea to take a long reflection that millions of people in many nations, worldwide, listened to Cricket matches, never viewed them! And innumerable short wave radio conversations, spanned across decades, and oceans, were engaging dialogues about Cricket!

[@safetynudge9026]

my own favourite was John Arlott and Brian Johnstone

[@amitm2692]

A team of akash chopra, Irfan pathan, Sanjay manjrekar, deep das Gupta, gavaskar & murli kartik can cause severe earing problems wich may lead to permanent damage

[@thecricketfanofficial8092]

Why Sunil Gavaskar not retiring from commentary

[@amitm2692]

@@thecricketfanofficial8092 nobody retires in Indian cricket unless they are kicked out

[@thecricketfanofficial8092]

@@amitm2692 agree

[@Soubhik12345.]

​@@amitm2692Simon Katich is terrible as well.

[@samr6671]

It is just the remnants of the Colonial mindset that is biasing you against India commentators. Why are you applying a western template to Indian commentators? Indians don't need to provide commentaty like English and Australian commentators!

[@ryuhayabaker]

For modern hosts/commentators and being with the times - i absolutely love Isa Guha. I think she is absolutely fantastic on the broadcast and is a true sign of a modern female commentator who i think doesnt cause the controversy of particularly her football equivalents. Has the right tools, sense of humour, experience ans knowledge of the game to be considered for the modern age.

[@medanob]

I love this Kimberification of talkSPORT!

[@lickybombie7778]

Kinda don't like him he thinks he knows everything and want his point across even if its the other persons personal preference and he wants to disagree for the hellll of it

[@lincoln6echo956]

Ian Smith. Mark Nicholas. Ian Bishop. Richie Benaud. David Lloyd. Bill Lawry.

[@Grogu-485]

Wow that's a formidable cricket commentary team.

[@aadhiraghai7586]

Yeah - I cant believe they dis not remember Ian Smith! Missed it “by the barest of margins”

[@SamraatMaharjan]

I didn't like Ricky Ponting growing up but he has become excellent commentator. Loved his views and analysis on the game. No wonder he was great Captain and player as well. Nasser Hussain and Ian Bishop are my favourite Commentators right now.

[@entryholedia1]

Talk about the present not the bygones - amongst the current commentators who have kept alive the rich legacy of the golden days of commentary is Nasser Hussain and Mike Atherton none other . It's sad that the exceptional Mike Holding isn't doing commentary anymore 😢

[@Dawood.Pervez]

I also love Mark Nicholas.

[@wasiffarooqui8631]

L

[@AMB5]

Mark Nicholson and Ian Bishop

[@scottfowler218]

Wow Hussain atherton and Nicholson are 3 of the worst commentators ever

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

Bishop, Shastri, Bhogle there are many more, you're just not listening right. Also, there are many amazing commentators in different languages you can't even understands.

[@stephenreeds3632]

Benaud has to be the greatest.. impartial, authoritative, witty. Just great.

[@gts8919]

Australia: Bill Lawry, Ian Chappel India: Ravi Shastri WI: Tony Cozier Pakistan: Ramiz Raja England: Paul Allott, Geoffrey Boycott, David Lloyd South Africa: Barry Richards, Robin Jackman, Tony Greig NZ: Ian Smith Underrated\Honorable Mentions: Mike Haysman, Danny Morrison, Pommie, Michael Slater, David Hookes, Dean Jones, Bob Willis.

[@rgfitness6425]

Akash Chopra >>>>>>>all

[@CricketCrafter]

How has the magnificent Ian Smith been omitted

[@rajeshkumar-mp5ny]

Agreed

[@joeritchie2]

As a relatively novice observer of cricket commentators, I have to agree that Ian Bishop is brilliant, and does also have a fantastic voice. I’ve learned more about the game listening to him than from any other source. His fellow former West Indian star, Curtly Ambrose, is also highly entertaining to listen to and also very informative.

[@cholitha1]

A very good topic that is not discussed as often as it should deserve. More of these please!

[@Anil82210]

Surprised no one mentions harsha . The love and passion he has for cricket is matched by no one

[@Specter45909]

I don't think he has the 'It' voice like Ravi Shastri.

[@Adi-oc2hd]

One of the best descriptive commentators ever..the best India has produced

[@safetynudge9026]

moreover in a place like India, he has the advantage of being multi lingual. Coming from Hyderababd (I think) his Urdu is a cut above what they call Hindi. Pakistanis also can appreciate his cultured Urdu. His English is flawless.

[@Adi-oc2hd]

@@Specter45909 Commentary is not just about voice imo. By that logic, Michael Holding would be the greatest commentator

[@Blueboy0501]

😂

[@saiprakash523]

Richie Benaud host David Lloyd ( though he’s on the programme 😜) Ian Chappel, Tony Greig, Ian Bishop, Dinesh Karthik ( very new but very valuable cricketing inputs), Bill Lawry (loved his excited voice) and Mike Atherton.

[@bringingtherukas7473]

Bring back the "Players Comfort Meter".

[@jasonpritchard4818]

I really enjoyed listening to Kumar Sangakkarra this summer he gives a very good insight

[@YousufD-Acrease]

How can you not even mention Tony Cozier on this!?

[@CricketEngland]

Same reason they don’t mention Henry Blofeld, Christopher Martin-Jenkins, John Arlott, Fred Trueman, Jim Maxwell or Jonathan Agnew

[@YousufD-Acrease]

@@CricketEngland predominantly radio commentators? Cozier did plenty of TV.

[@CricketEngland]

@@YousufD-Acreaseradio is best

[@kunalsandilya6034]

​@@CricketEnglandteam being made was supposed to do TV commentary so obviously they were not discussed

[@Ram92026z]

I am Indian and I put my hand up first to say it is Nass and Arthers, especially together! I cannot believe Harsha Bhogle wins every survey. He is a nice guy. But absolutely no stuff.

[@karlvancooten1940]

Can't really argue too much with this list honourable mentions for Isa Gua, Blowers, Tony Cosier, Emily Rainford Brent, Alex Hartley and Fazeer Mohammed though.

[@Adi-oc2hd]

No Natalie Germanos?

[@gohsedai8980]

Not a mention of Harsha Bhogle??

[@Niks2391]

Ian smith

[@jimmybreen9133]

Harsha Bhogle and Richie Benaud needs to be the top of every list

[@philhogan5623]

Kerry O'Keeffe or Phil Tufnell for comic relief.

[@phonkmaste]

My favourites are David Gower and David Lloyd and Pommie Mbangwa❤

[@FoxyFox999]

Henry Blofield ❤

[@rasiksahni2232]

Yes nobody can forget him! Absolute legend! Had his unique and unmatched style, probably the best amongst his contemporaries!

[@mcdelive]

Novjot Singh Sidhu, Tony Gregg and Geoffery Boycott 😅 - would be a cracker !

[@SurajShankla]

🤣

[@Darren79999]

Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Ravi Shasthri, Ian Smith, Ian Chappel, Tony Greig, Harsha Bhogle, Mark Nicholas, David Gower, Michael Holding, David Lloyd, Pommie Mbangwa, Shane Warne, Greame Swann

[@rgfitness6425]

Akash Chopra >>>>>>>all

[@hmdcamran]

Henry Blofeld, Tony Greg, David Gower, Michael Holding, Richie Banaud, Charles Colvin, Mark Nicolas, Bill Lawry, Tony Cosier,

[@tonyrobertson498]

Graham Fowler, David Lloyd, Donna Symmonds, John Arlott, Ian Smith, Tony Cozier

[@sp7186]

This show is great to watch, huge potential. Well done guys!

[@Nickherts]

Richie Benaud, Bill Lawry, Tony Greig, Robin Jackman, Tony Cozier, Mark Taylor.

[@soulgalorememories9921]

This is purely a personal preference exercise, how can any of us evaluate the commentating merits of the candidates. Leaving aside the classic TMS legends and sticking to tv commentators this would be my six plus host. Host - Richie Benaud Michael Holding David Lloyd Nasser Hussain Ravi Shastri Mike Atherton Kumar Sangakarra Shane Warne would be close as would Michael Vaughan who is not everyone’s cup of tea, but he knows his stuff. All good fun but it only reflects our own tastes at the end of the day.

[@zyrcadiia]

Ian Smith, Mark Nicholas, Mbangwa, Ian Bishop, Mike Haysmann, Ravi Shastri, Naseer, Atherton etc...

[@Pcolloins]

Nasser and Atherton are my favourites. Amazing knowledge of the game and funny too

[@Wildridefilms]

My commentating XI 1. Ian Bishop 2. Pommy Mbangwa 3. Ian Smith 4. Ravi Shastri 5. Mark Nicholas 6. Mike Haysman 7. Mark Taylor 8. Harsha Bhogle 9. Danny Morrison 10. Nasser Hussain 11. Mel Jones

[@Adi-oc2hd]

Natalie Germanos over Mel Jones. Isa Guha is brilliant too. I personally don't like Mbangwa's commentary at all.

[@peterbrigden2124]

Mbangwa is too biased and always seems like he is pleading for a good thing to happen for South Africa. But as we all know nothing happens as we always choke at the right time of every tournament 😈😈😭😭🤣

[@noelperies8406]

No mention of Blofield for comedy, he was up there

[@sundararumugam9658]

@@noelperies8406 Henry Blofeld always talks about women's ear rings especially in Sharjah stadium in the late 1980s

[@anonymous.indian__00]

No indian commentator pls. As an indian i m saying that 🙏🏻🙂. U can think of ravi shastri for once....but REST ALL HAVE BECOME SOCIAL MEDIA PUPPETS...THEY HAVE OPINIONS ON THE BASIS OF SOCIAL MEDIA chit-chats ... rather than UNDERSTANDING OF THE GAME!!

[@jetpark3743]

All are good except a few

[@Nothing-kr5hn]

Exactly. L Siva though was good but he didn't speak the BCCI language

[@Vsg101]

As an Indian our commentators sucks

[@ohboeeboee]

Pls retire Gavaskar please😂.and DK find something else to do..

[@jetpark3743]

@@Nothing-kr5hn he was among the worst

[@sudeepmajumder9743]

Mark Nicholas,Tony Greig,Ian Bishop,Ravi Shastri,Ian Smith,Richie Benaud ....

[@absmir10]

Mark Nicholas, Tony Greig, Hussain, Atherton, Holding, Bob Willis, David Lloyd, Dabid Gower ! Would love Boycott as a cameo Nightmare for me is DK, Anjum and a few others

[@sundararumugam9658]

Tony cozier, bill Lawry, Ian chappell, Henry Blofeld, Bob Willis, Tony Greg , Boycott etc.

[@class58]

Harsha Bhogle (host), Richie Benaud, Michael Holding, David Gower, Ian Chappell, David Lloyd.

[@AMB5]

Host: Richie Benaud Team: Ian Bishop, Naseer,Ravi,Mark Nicholson, Ricky,Ian Smith

[@ashwinszola]

My team: Ponting, Ian Chappell, Benaud, Shastri, Warne, Nasser Host: Harsha Bhogle, Mark Howard

[@SaiGanDhar]

1. C M Jenkins 2. Harsha Bhogle 3. Bill Lawry 4. Tony Cozier 5. Tony Grieg 6. Ian Smith

[@NickHand-q8j]

Holding was awesome in sorting the 3rd umpiring out

[@sundarsubramaniam7274]

I have always enjoyed Ian Chappell. His commentary ia very insightful. I also like Ponting and Gilchrist because, being some of the greatest players and tacticians of all time, it's great to see how they read the game.

[@markhedger9297]

This is brilliant, just stumbled upon it. Cricket commentators are the best, as along as it's not the current Australia tv set up.

[@cousy65nc61]

Peter West host Commentators Richie Benaud , Tony Grieg , Bill Lawry , Simon Doull , Adam Gilchrist & Micheal Holding .

[@murraysmith595]

Ian Smith "By the bearest of margins" 😂😂 can do sideline rugby as well.

[@ethancoster1324]

Tony Greg and co were my childhood. Ian Smith, Bishop etc have been my early adulthood.

[@malaragyeto7360]

Only the eloquent, most knowledgeable, and the greatest ever Test Batsman of all times, the fearless opening batsman of all times and the bestest commentator of all times and the most witty and most knowledgeable commentator of all time, Sunil Gavaskar Also Late Tony Greig Late Vijay Merchant Richie Benaud Anand Setalvad Geoff Boycott We watch the cricket match on Television for listening to Sunil Gavaskar’s commentary, comments and his cricket expertise and his cricketing technique , wittiness and knowledge and his after match expert comments , and not so much or not always for the cricket match itself

[@saintosk]

My top 6 cricket commentators : 1. Mark Nicholas 2. Tony Greig 3. Harsha Bhogle (Host) 4. Danny Morrison 5. Ian bishop 6. Alan Wilkins

[@syedshamsuddinbukhari]

No one can replace the commentary of the legend Tony cozierwe really miss him

[@stephenmorris5993]

Tony Cozier, Bill Lawry, Alan McGilvary, Ian Chappell, Tony Grieg, Nasser Hussein

[@amanagnihotri6926]

Ravi shastri is Hindi as well as English commentator.. I am proud of him.. rest of them belongs to English speaking nations , still he is giving nightmares to many commentators at the level best.... Hats off to u Ravi sir

[@11hitmanDagenius]

Level best? Lol. He has dropped off as a commentator for years now. Your bias is coming out here mate

[@shayanansari6372]

2000s Sky team Michael Holding on that Mic will always be a memory of mine

[@racheedbarcamani]

Richie Benaud, Tony Greig, David Lloyd, Bill Lawry, Mike Atherton

[@nigelbagguley7606]

John Arlott, Richie Benaud, Michael Holding

[@julianbyas]

Host - Mike Haysman Team - Ricky Ponting, Mel Jones, Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, Ravi Shastri, Pommie Mbangwa, Isa Guha

[@libraaa6547]

Agree about Tony Greig about his knowledge and love for Asian cricket especially Srilanka probably cos Ranatunga and the boys gave it back to the Aussies:)

[@srmklive]

Mark Nicholas: Host Harsha Bhogle, Tony Greig, Bill Lawrie, Tony Cozier, Ravi Shastri

[@prashantkumar137]

Ian Chappell, Harsha Bhogle, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton, Ian Bishop, Michael Holding, Mark Nicholas, Dinesh Karthik, and Ricky Ponting among the currently active lot. Richie Benaud, John Arlott, Bill Lawry, Tony Greig, Geoffrey Boycott, Tony Cozier, and Alan Wilkins among the earlier generations.

[@Sky_Bridge]

Mark Nicholas, Nasser, Atherton, Tony Greg, Harsha, Mark Howard

[@prob6820]

Richie Benaud - Host Michael Holding Jonathan Agnew David Gower Tony Cozier Ian Smith Mike Haysman Ian Chappell

[@andrewassing2269]

The following is my all time XI for commentry Harsha Bhogle Ravi Shastri Tony Cozier Michael Holding Mark Nicholas Bill Lawry Nasser Hussain Bumble Ian Chappel Ian Bishop Wasim Akram

[@5555Manish]

Mike Atherton & Harsh Bhogle is my favorite. But I most enjoy Isha Guha on mic during Australian Summer

[@ethancoster1324]

Currently, Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Nasser and Atherton.

[@sumuqh]

Dream team would be: Richie Benaud Ian Chappell Geoff Boycott Tony Greg Nasser Hussain Mike Haysman Ian Bishop Ravi Shastri I’d probably add Bill Lawry as well

[@ahmedshakib3883]

Guys , You must have Tony Cozier . Richie Benaud , Tony Cozier , Ravi Shastri , Bill Lawry ,Ian Bishop ,Ian Smith , Bob WIllis.

[@kapilgaur7202]

Beneaud, tony cozier , ian Chappell, tony greig , bill lawry , bob willis, ian smith..

[@yashjajodia2800]

My top commentators would be (without any particular order) 1) Mike Atherton 2) nasser Hussain 3) Mike holding 4) isa guha 5) mark Nicholas 6) Ravi shastri

[@CricketEngland]

Rubbish You can’t beat the likes of John Arlot, Jonathan Agnew, Fred Trueman, Brian Johnson, Jim Maxwell, Ritchie Benaud and Christopher Martin-Jenkins

[@thotslayer4949]

Isa guhal? Lol

[@sathvikraomp2006]

Isa guha ? Seriously. Her voice is soothing. But her analysis skills are pathethic

[@stevenbox4523]

​@@sathvikraomp2006 Isa Guha once picked an IPL season 11 with only 4 bowlers...

[@chriswatson7965]

The hardest thing about rating TV commentators is that they tended to improve over time, and their performance was often affected by the how they were managed and who they had to work with. There is also the issue of personal likes and dislikes. A couple of the commentators mentioned, who are well liked, I have to turn off they grate so badly with me. A good point mentioned is that the production team needs to have the courage to bring commentators up to standard no matter how good their reputation is. There are a number of commentators that seem to think that having a chat about anything that amuses them is good enough, with too much discussion of their personal lives.

[@akshitasrani]

Harsha bhogle, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky ponting, Mike Atherton, Mark Nicolas, are some of the best

[@rgokul3007]

Ritchie benaud , Ian Chappell, Tony Grieg , Chris Martin Jenkins, Jim maxel, Ravi Shastri, Tim laine

[@rgfitness6425]

Akash Chopra >>>>>>>all

[@charavan]

No way Shane warne isnt mentioned in the list! He was so insightful and fun to hear

[@imkannadiga2416]

My Dream Team Bishop, Wilkins ,Bhogle, Germans, Ravi Shastri, Haysman,

[@nastybadger-tn4kl]

Best commentator has to have few things. 1. Voice 2. Passion 3. Knowledge 4. Research. Best commentary i heard was 1985 benson hedges cup. It was something else. its like i am in cartoon fantasy world . The sound quality was best ever

[@CricketEngland]

Yes and John Arlot, Jonathan Agnew, Fred Trueman, Brian Johnson, Jim Maxwell, Ritchie Benaud and Christopher Martin-Jenkins had all these things in droves and by far better than anyone from today

[@cssuntherrao]

Ravi Shastri is outstanding among the current crop of TV cricket commentators & has been for some time. Late Richie Benaud, Tony Cozier & Tony Grieg were others.

[@himankphillaur]

Mark nicholas - Host Richie Benaud Tony Greig Ian Bishop Harsha Bhogle Ravi Shastri Nasser Hussain

[@ganiruddha01]

Of modern day commentators : Ricky Ponting, Ian Bishop, Nasser Hussain, Mike Atherton, Jarrod Kimber, Aaron Finch. Hosted by Mark Nicolas

[@atifmkhan7791]

Loved this discussion. I miss David Hooks voice

[@vamshikrishna8939]

My Dream Team 1. Mark Taylor 2. Ian Smith 3.David Lloyd 4. Michael Holding 5. Michael Atherton 6. Nasser Hussain 7. Mike Haysman 8. Tony Greig 9. Bill Lawry 10. Mark Nicholas 11. Richie Benaud 12. Shane Warne 13. Ian Bishop

[@rgfitness6425]

Ramiz Raja?

[@jastiwana1391]

Tony grieg made sachin ::: sacheen Tendulkar .he made sachin memorable. Loved him

[@r.ssumedh7626]

Mark Nicholas, Ian Bishop, Ian Chappell

[@usmanzaheer3857]

Bill lawary riche bennuad tony Greg robin jackman tony coizer ian smith ian bishop ravi shahstri harsha bhogle nasser hussain

[@vascosb12345]

In order of priority for tv Richie Benaud,Tony Grieg,Tony Cozier,David Gower,Ian Bishop,(use simplier words sometimes malapropism is alive well) Nassar Hosein (tremendous knowledge of the game but too partial to England) Ponting (very impartial he calls it as he seesi it) and Michael Holding

[@terranceparsons5185]

Peter West to host. Benaud and Laker, because i grew up with them. Aggers - because! Mark Nicholas, Warnie and Michael " ronnnzzzz" Holding.

[@Green-6937]

Bill lawrry, Tony, Ravi & Hussain are My favorites

[@abhijeetsamal8302]

Host: Richie Benaud. Commentators: Bill Lawry, Tony Greig, Ian Smith. Everyone else is miles off their quality.

[@sandydennylives1392]

There was/is a great SA commentator I loved watching the SA league during last winter

[@rohitashwanigam]

Harsha Bhogle ❤