MICHAEL HOLDING DECIDES TO CALL IT A DAY

[NZBoro1]

(Video) Ace commentator Michael Holding decides to hang up his mic - Guerilla Cricket

West Indies cricket legend Michael Holding has announced his retirement from cricket commentary. The former West Indies pacer, who earned the moniker of ”Whispering Death”, has been a part of Sky Sports’ commentary panel for over 20 years. He had been pondering over the decision to draw curtains...

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Sad day. Always loved listening to his commentary. Had a lot to say, and rightly so too, about racism in cricket.

 

[Glover_elbow]

An absolute pleasure to listen to and great man

 

[Borotommo]

An incredible bowler and cricketing brain. He and Shane Warne, over the last few years have educated me more than any others about the art of taking wickets.

 

[Gains]

Cricket commentators and pundits in general seem to be a cut above other sports. But Mikey is one of the best. Sad day indeed.

 

[WoodallServices]

Personally I could listen to him talk all day long, sad to see him go but wish all the best.

 

[Nero]

He's been my favourite on the Sky Sports coverage for years. He's deserves to take it easy now I suppose.

 

[Norman_Conquest]

There is something about his voice that just relaxes the listener.

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

It's a shame for sure, like everyone's said already, a great commentator and seems like a great man.

 

[S7DiscoDown]

Oh what a shame. I didn't know this until now

I hope he packed in and not 'pushed'. The way sky are going with 'refreshing' things (usually for the worst).

I do love listing to the cricket commentary and analysis. It's not like football where you just think 'shut up'.

I really enjoyed listing to Dinesh Karthik this summer. A decent addition.

 

[Wiseman_Vaughn]

Really sad! Watched him as a kid in probably the greatest Test team ever (Sorry Australia) and listened to his commentary ever since. His insight will be sorely missed.

 

[Nosmo-King]

Great voice, great insights, great analysis, great man. Will be missed big time for sure.

 

[Linny]

That is a shame. Oozes coolness and an interesting listen. Morgan Freeman-esque soothing tones.

He will be a miss.

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

Mike Holding Desert Island Discs is starting right now.

 

[Smoggyonthesolent]

I am gutted as it is only in the last 2 years I've grown to appreciate him...... without doubt my preferred listen!

 

[Billyzin]

Loved listening to his commentaries.

He had a voice like warm molasses, so easy on the ear.

One of the greats on the pitch too, with that gracefully athletic run up ending with venomous pace.

His bowling against Tony "I intend to make them grovel" Grieg was, understandably, particularly hostile.

He'll be a huge miss.

 

[Centralscrutinizer]

One of the greats on the pitch too, with that gracefully athletic run up ending with venomous pace.

Nicknamed "The Whispering Death" for good reason

 

[El Guapo]

I love Mikey. Gutted.

 

[Glover_elbow]

Its funny good cricket commentators like holding really enhance the game of cricket. The same cant be said for football, they dont really bring any insight, or enjoyment. Having said that watching some of the big match revisited i had forgotten what a really brilliant commentator Brian Moore was.

 

[Ingleby_Flash]

“The bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willey”

Edited to be a Classic.

 

[JackG]

Mike Holding Desert Island Discs is starting right now.

Excellent listen. Available here