Live Cricket Commentary for Cricket Fanatics
If you can't get to the big match, then live cricket commentary is the next best option for cricket fanatics. Television can be of high quality, but is often limited to subscription channels. If you just need to know the latest cricket score and don't have access to satellite TV, then your best source would be audio or text services over the radio or the Internet.
Live radio commentary for international broadcasts is often provided by the host country's national network, such as ABC Local Radio (Australia) and SABC Sport (South Africa).
However, in my opinion, the BBC's comments on cricket are unmatched. In addition to all England's home matches and major domestic cup matches, the BBC also provides worldwide commentary on other key international TV shows.
BBC coverage is provided by the Test Match Special (TMS) team. TMS has grown into a national and international organization and even sparked a heated debate in parliament over proposed changes to the service.
TMS turned millions of listeners to cricket, including many who knew nothing about the game but were delighted with the brightness of the comments, the understanding between the team and their love of cakes! Now you can hear their comments on analogue and digital radio and on the Internet. The BBC website shows where to share the TMS experience.
If you want the best of both worlds, try listening to the commentary on the radio with your TV turned off!
Live cricket commentary has also appeared on the Internet in the form of audio commentary, text replays and streaming pay-per-view cricket. Many websites promise live cricket commentary but actually provide text step messages instead of audio commentary.
Cricket streaming is in its infancy; its pay-per-view and some software compatibility issues, and the picture quality is poor. But keep an eye on this space, because in 10 years it will become much more accessible.
Cricket highlights are available on terrestrial and satellite television, as well as online for select high-level matches. While not live cricket, the highlights give all cricket fans a half-hour glimpse of the best of the best games.
Live audio commentary is a great alternative if you can't get to a big match, but be prepared - it can be highly addictive for young and adult fans alike!
Live radio commentary for international broadcasts is often provided by the host country's national network, such as ABC Local Radio (Australia) and SABC Sport (South Africa).
However, in my opinion, the BBC's comments on cricket are unmatched. In addition to all England's home matches and major domestic cup matches, the BBC also provides worldwide commentary on other key international TV shows.
BBC coverage is provided by the Test Match Special (TMS) team. TMS has grown into a national and international organization and even sparked a heated debate in parliament over proposed changes to the service.
TMS turned millions of listeners to cricket, including many who knew nothing about the game but were delighted with the brightness of the comments, the understanding between the team and their love of cakes! Now you can hear their comments on analogue and digital radio and on the Internet. The BBC website shows where to share the TMS experience.
If you want the best of both worlds, try listening to the commentary on the radio with your TV turned off!
Live cricket commentary has also appeared on the Internet in the form of audio commentary, text replays and streaming pay-per-view cricket. Many websites promise live cricket commentary but actually provide text step messages instead of audio commentary.
Cricket streaming is in its infancy; its pay-per-view and some software compatibility issues, and the picture quality is poor. But keep an eye on this space, because in 10 years it will become much more accessible.
Cricket highlights are available on terrestrial and satellite television, as well as online for select high-level matches. While not live cricket, the highlights give all cricket fans a half-hour glimpse of the best of the best games.
Live audio commentary is a great alternative if you can't get to a big match, but be prepared - it can be highly addictive for young and adult fans alike!
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