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is a list of notable media commentators and writers on the
sport
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of
cricket
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from around the world.
A number of
famous players
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have had a second career as writers or commentators. However, many commentators never played the game at a professional level, yet they have gone on to become famous names associated with the game. The following is a list of the cricket commentators, including name, nationality, Broadcaster/Publication and other careers.
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ABC Radio National
Radio National, known on-air as RN, is an Australia-wide public service broadcasting radio network run by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). From 1947 until 1985, the network was known as ABC Radio 2.
History
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Timeline of Australian radio
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BBC Radio
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and
Timeline of the BBC
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Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
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Wisden online archiveTest Match Special WebsiteCricinfo Website
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Commentators
Cricket on the radio
Cricket on television