Legendary cricket commentator pulls up stumps
Cricket in Australia just won’t feel the same next summer, and it is not just because it will be broadcast on another network.
Legendary cricket commentator Bill Lawry has reportedly announced his retirement from the commentary box after more than 40 years in the job with Channel Nine.
With the cricket moving to Channel Seven and Foxtel next summer, Lawry has refused offers from both new broadcasters to join their commentary teams.
Lawry had scaled back his commitments to the Sydney and Melbourne Tests in recent years for personal reasons.
Lawry was presented with a car by Channel Nine last year to celebrate his 80th birthday and spoke about how much he had enjoyed his time in the commentary box.
“I've been lucky enough for the last 40 years to see the best cricketers in the world from one of the best seats in the house but also to work with some of the guys in the commentary team,” Lawry said.
Will you miss Bill Lawry’s commentary next summer?
I did not mind him as he was a gentleman.
Get rid of the pair of smart arses Chapple and Warne.