Cricket commentary is an art which is not the easiest thing in the world. The commentator is not only the spectator who tells score and the dynamics of the game but they also engage the listeners.
Here are the best commentators of the game.
Harsha Bhogle
Harsha Bhogle is one of the most influential cricket commentators ever. The man has never played international cricket but has keen knowledge about the game and has a broad vocabulary. He is the master of the art of the commentary and has received several accolades for it. In fact, BBC radio once termed him as the sexiest voice ever and for his command over English and Hindi, Harsha is able to make many fans smile while doing commentary. If he is with the microphone, you can be assured of hearing some important stuff about the game. He is known for having good cheerful post match conversation with players too. Harsha has been an important of many significant games and he is probably the biggest commentators in the world right now and everyone looks up to him.
Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri is an all-rounder in real life too. The man is a cricket player, a coach and a commentator. Ravi Shastri and his iconic voice echoes in the heart of every Indian. He is known to have great orating skills and has been part of many memorable and historical moments in Indian cricket. From Dhoni hitting the final six in the world cup to Sachin reaching to first ever double hundred in ODI, Ravi Shastri was always there to make these moments more special. His commentary is so popular that till date people remember what he has said on a particular occasion. He has a powerful voice which adds to the thrill of the game.
Richie Benaud
Richie Benaud is the pioneer of the cricket commentary. The Australian commentator is known as the voice of cricket and is remembered for his unique way of telling the scores and doing the commentary. He was known for taking pauses while doing the commentary and there was a grace and dignity in his unique style. Richie has witnessed some of the epic battles that have been played and was eye witness to many iconic moments. His voice was later used in many cricket video games including the famous EA Cricket game.
Tony Greg
Tony Greg was an entertainer. He knows the pulse of the audience and used to engage people with his enthusiastic style of doing the commentary. This South African born England captain was one of the most energetic commentators ever.
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