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Old 05-07-2009, 03:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
BoyBrumby
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David Lloyd is the worst commentator going IMO.


Can see why people might not like Bumble, but at least he's not a chippy, sarky cock like Mr Healy. Bumble palpably loves the game and actually knows it well too, as one would expect of a man who's been a test player, county captain, umpire, county coach & national coach. There was an indicative moment yesterday when he ran through players who bowled chinamen in tests; he rattled through at least a dozen off the top of his head.

Closest comparsion for Bumble is Bill Lawry.
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