Commentary Quotes

“And Glenn McGrath dismissed for two, just ninety-eight runs short of his century.”

“Let me tell you what I think about it, I think it's a marvellous piece of work.”

“All art is to some extent a comment on the society in which it's made.”

“My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.”

“Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you a thousand dollars for a kiss and fifty cents for your soul.”

“I would not say he is the best left-back in the Premiership, but there are none better.”

“He's throwing punches in bunches.”

“He's done it! The little man from Bombay has stretched out his hands and held a World Cup.”

“Morning everyone.”

“You have to be neutral as a commentator. But you can't help but get carried away.”

“He is landing the heavier, more telling blows.”

“Let me tell you, these balls are flying off the bat like rockets.”

“From my point of view, the key to good commentary is the same as the key to good cricket - that is, to think before you speak.”

“He's a frustrating batsman to watch when he gets out, but he's a fantastic batsman to watch when he's in full flow.”

“For those of you watching in black and white, Spurs are in the all-yellow strip.”

“That was in the corridor of uncertainty.”

“That's a massive six!”

“This is not a football play.”

“He's got him! Bowled him!”

“He's got a lovely left foot, so I'll be looking for him to get down the wing and whip in some of those delicious far-post crosses with his right foot.”