10 Best commentators of all time
These 10 men made a significant impact on the sport with their iconic voices and viewpoints.
1. Tony Greig
Arguably the finest voice cricket has ever heard, Tony Greig made cricket-viewing experience more enthralling than any other individual in the game’s history. A voice that resonates child-like enthusiasm and one that triggers the emotions of the fans like no one else, it is tough to remember any individual having an impact like him in the commentary box.
The South African born English cricketer played 58 Tests and 22 ODIs before turning towards the broadcasting doors. His voice seemed so compelling that Kerry Packer offered him a job for life in his World Series cricket. He did commentate for that iconic series back in the day and went on to spend his remaining years in Australia.
He was behind the mic while describing some of cricket’s most memorable events like Sachin’s heroics in Sharjah, the greatest ODI played between Australia and South Africa in 2006 and also many such moments in the Ashes. Greig passed away in 2012 after succumbing to a long-term ailment.
Honorable mentions: Nasser Hussain, Mark Taylor, Rameez Raja, Alan Wilkins, Michael Holding, Ian Chappell
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