"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd! India lift the World Cup after 28 years." "He's got it. England have won the World Cup by the barest of margins." If you are an Indian or England cricket fan, these lines are bound to reverberate in your ears every time a mention of the 2011 and 2019 World Cup finals is made. Ravi Shastri described MSD's six in unforgettable fashion during the 2011 summit clash
against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium. On the other hand, the 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord's would not have sounded as exciting without Ian Smith's now-legendary antics behind the mic. Commentary is an integral but often underrated aspect of cricket, which can keep the viewers hooked irrespective of the nature of the match. A great commentator can make a drab game exciting, while a poor analyst can kill even the most thrilling moments of a pulsating encounter. On that note, let's look at seven of the finest men on the mic at present.
7. DANNY MORRISON: Former New Zealand pacer Danny Morrison was a highly accomplished bowler of his time. He claimed 160 scalps in 48 Tests and 126 in 96 ODIs. However, he was never quite a popular figure in world cricket. That has changed since he joined the commentary box. With the mic in hand, Danny is entertaining and joyful. His wisecracks have won him plenty of admirers, especially during the IPL. His presence in the commentary box these days is more or less entertainment guaranteed.
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