They say that commentators just make the viewing experience a lot more memorable. It is like enriching the food by adding some salt. Similarly, the commentators bring in a different flavor to cricket with their unique abilities to make the match a lot more interesting for the fans. Some special moments in cricket are remembered for the way cricketers played. Likewise, some moments are special for the quotes of commentators.
Such moments have been made memorable by the commentators. Without commentary, cricket looks dull to be watched. Though players give their best, though the entertainment is guaranteed for the fans, the commentators enrich the viewing experience with their unique abilities. Here are some of the moments which are memorable for the commentary, along with the performance of the players.
3. Nasser Hussain in the Third Ashes Test, 2019
When Ben Stokes hit the winning runs and helped England to chase the highest target ever from an English side, the crowd went berserk. In a must win game to stay alive in the series, England emerged victorious. Nasser Hussain made the moment so memorable with his commentary. “Cut away. Cut away for four! What an innings… What a player! Take a bow Ben Stokes. The Ashes well and truly alive because of one cricketer, and that cricketer is Benjamin Stokes!” exclaimed Hussain.
2. Ian Smith in the ODI World Cup final, 2019
The 2019 World Cup final was a roller coaster of a ride. The fans can never forget how close the game turned out to be. Till the very last ball of the match, none was sure about the eventual outcome of the match. Eventually, the match ended in a tie and England won it based on the boundary count. Ian Smith described the moment very well. “England have won the World Cup! By the barest of margins! By the barest of all margins! Ecstasy for England! Agony, agony for New Zealand!” exclaimed Smith.
1. Ravi Shastri in the ODI World Cup final, 2019
It was India’s first win in the ODI World Cup after 28 years. MS Dhoni fittingly hit the winning six to win the match for India. Ravi Shastri, who was in the commentary box, made the moment memorable. “Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent six into the crowd! India lifts the World Cup after 28 years! The party begins in the dressing room. And it’s an Indian captain who has been absolutely magnificent on the night of the final!” screamed Shastri.
