Cricket commentary bloopers

Commentary in cricket has becomean integral part of the game. Over the years,there have been some great characters whove made the game more memorablewith their eloquence behindthe microphone. However,they mess up at times,too,which in turn becomes hilarious for the viewers.Heres a compilation of 5 such moments/commentators.

#1 Rameez Raja

Not quite the “raja” when it comes to commentary, Rameez Raja is one who’ve been caught on numerous occasions for comments that make absolutely no sense. Here’s a list of some of his more (in)famous quotes:

“Misbah looked cool from exterior, don’t know about interior.”

To Misbah: “You need to stop the boundaries. Put some slips.”

“These two showed how to do it safely! This partnership is an example of how to do it safely.”

“Hafeez is pushing smoothly. His partner Jamshed is satisfied today.” (Seriously buddy, nothing else crossed your mind at this point?)

Therefore, it’s hardly a surprise when he got this comment on Twitter: “It’s amazing how Rameez Raja is commentating with a foot in his mouth. #Respect”

#2 Tony Greig struggling with the animation

The late Tony Greig was one of the most exciting commentators ever! But even he was involved in a few gaffes that’d have you in splits. Sample this slip of the tongue from him: “In the back of Hughes’s mind must be the thought that he will dance down the piss and mitch one.” (Oops Tony, come again?)

#3 Ian Botham and his loud mouth

And here’s the classic example of speaking too soon! Former England all-rounder Ian Botham, one of the greatest to have played the game of cricket, learnt it the hard way.

#4 Brian Johnston

Brian Johnston was a famous cricket commentator and presenter for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). He not only had a really funny bone but was also famous for his blunders.

“There’s Neil Harvey standing at leg slip with his legs wide apart, waiting for a tickle.”

“The bowler’s Holding, the batsman’s Willey. “ (Willey being the you-know-what of the male body)

“On the first day, Logie decided to chance his arm and it came off.”

“Ray Illingworth has just relieved himself at the pavilion end.”

“Welcome to Worcester where you’ve just missed seeing Barry Richards hitting one of Basil D’Oliveira’s balls clean out of the ground.”

#9 Arun Lal

Thanks for making it awkward since 2001 Mr. Lal!