Cricket commentary adds much-needed value to the game of cricket. We have always had famous commentators enriching our game with their views and opinions. Richie Benaud, Tony Grieg, Robin Jackman all were legendary commentators who added colour to Cricket. The voices of these commentators have brought alive the game to billion of viewers watching. We at Stumpsandbails bring you the 5 best active cricket commentators who make us go wow with their commentating wizardry.
#5 Danny Morrison
Danny Morrison was responsible for bringing in the much-required enthusiasm in the commentary box. He single-handedly brought in a new dimension to commentary. This former Kiwi pacer found his right match in the grandeur of the Indian Premier League (IPL). His booming personality is something that is unmissable and he makes sure that he always pitches it right at the highest level. He is a favourite among fellow commentators thanks to his dynamism.
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#4 Nasser Hussain
The Chennai-born former England captain, Nasser Hussain is one of the most famous commentating voices going around the cricket world. He retired from international cricket in 2004 and since then he has shifted his focus to broadcasting. Hussain is a member of the Sky Sports commentary panel. He is known to voice his opinions in a frank forthright manner. Hussain never shies away from stating it as it is. He had a famous run-in with Ravi Shastri when the latter accused him of being jealous of BCCI and the IPL. Hussain had once infamously referred to Indian fielders as donkeys in 2011. But was cheeky enough to admit that he had been proven wrong in 2013.
#3 Ian Smith
This little giant of a commentator made waves when he was on air during the semi-final and the final of the 50-over World Cup in 2019. When Martin Guptill’s throw caught Mahendra Singh Dhoni short by a few inches, Ian Smith’s expression made the moment even more iconic. He in his child-like enthusiasm asked whether is this the game? When people thought that it is tough to better such a piece of commentary, Smith went one better in the finals. He exclaimed that England has won the World Cup by the barest of margins when England won the super over against New Zealand on boundary count. He is a fine and much-respected presence in the commentary box.
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#2 Ian Bishop
Ian Bishop was a silent assassin when he played for the West Indies. His big frame caught batsmen in awkward positions when they lined up to play against him. After retiring from the game, Bishop took to commentary as a fish takes to water. His measured yet booming voice is music to many ears. He found his moment under the sun when he took over the commentating duties during the final of the 2016 T20 World Cup. His words instantly became legendary when he quipped, “Carlos Brathwaite! Remember the name”. He did an encore in the 2019 50-over World Cup when he exclaimed the dream ends in Manchester for Brathwaite! History was repeated.
#1 Harsha Bhogle
For millions of Indians who have grown up watching cricket, Harsha Bhogle’s voice has been the voice of cricket. His journey as a commentator has served as an inspiration for many to take up sports broadcasting. Bhogle is known to air his views in the most befitting manner which has till date never hurt any sentiments. When legendary batsman turned commentator, Geoff Boycott said that Sachin Tendulkar hasn’t scored a century at Lords, England. Bhogle immediately responded asking is that Tendulkar’s loss or the Lords’ loss? His wit often comes through his measured words and enlightens the viewers watching the game. It won’t be wrong to state that Bhogle is the voice of Indian cricket.
