Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Ricky Ponting returns to commentary booth with “sharp” chest pain

Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting, the two-time World Cup-winning captain of Australia, returned to the commentary booth less than 24 hours after experiencing severe chest symptoms, calling the experience “frightening” for him. I had my little mate JL looking after me and I’m back here shiny and new this morning. Ready for a good day of Test cricket … Read more

Pakistan commentator Urooj Mumtaz tests positive for Covid-19

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After female commentator, Urooj Mumtaz tested positive for Covid-19, the commentary panel for the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) season seven is being held in isolation till Wednesday evening. Urooj’s test came back positive, according to a private news agency. All of the league’s analysts and presenters were given Covid-19 tests right away, and they … Read more

David Lloyd announces retirement from commentary after 22 years with Sky Sports

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David Lloyd, a former England cricketer and commentator, has announced his retirement after working for 22 years as a commentator in Sky Sports. pic.twitter.com/LXhLYdnfmh — David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) December 21, 2021 Lloyd said that after the departure of his three long-term partners Ian Botham, David Gower and Michael Holding, also the passing of late … Read more

Waqar Younis should learn coaching first: Aqib Javed

Waqar Younis should learn coaching first: Aqib Javed

Former Pakistan fast bowler Aqib Javed advised former bowling coach Waqar Younis to learn the art of coaching before returning for the cricket commentary for a second time. “Whenever Waqar Younis quit coaching, he went back to commentating on cricket,” said Javed. “He does only two things–coaching and commentating. [As far as coaching goes] he … Read more