5 current commentators who did not play International Cricket

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Jim Maxwell

jim maxwell

A veteran of covering over 250 Test matches, the 65-year old Maxwell, one of the most recognizable voices in Australian cricket, has been associated with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation since 1973.

His career on the field was limited to playing grade cricket at the Cranbrook School, Sydney. He is a member of the BBC Test Match Special team, commentating for them during the Ashes series.

Apart from cricket, he has covered a number of sports, including rugby, hockey, golf and table tennis. He has been editing the ABC Cricket Magazine for 28 years, and is also the author of three cricket books.

Along with Richie Benaud, Maxwell provides the commentary for the EA Sports games Cricket 2004 and 2005. He is an avid photographer and a member of The Primary Club of Australia.

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