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Would anyone happen to have a list of 7 and Fox’s (or anyone else) commentators/hosts for this and the last few summers? Or know where I can find one?

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Wiki

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As such, my one network dream team (out of those who have worked on 7, 9, 10 or Fox) (no particular order):

Tests:

Hosts/Roving Reporters

Extra hosts and roving reporters, like Emma Vosti on Seven or Ian Healy in this clip.

Ball-by-Ball Commentators

Analysts

  • Trent Copeland (Expert Analyst, mostly bowling)
  • Michael Hussey (Expert Analyst, mostly batting)
    They would use a virtual studio, similar to Fox’s ‘The Lab’, to analyse, point things out, ‘face’ balls, etc.
  • Simon Taufel (Umpire Expert Analyst)
    Crossed to to explain umpiring decisions, as is done on Seven’s coverage this season.

Expert Commentators

International Commentators

Commentators for other countries would be included.

If there are 90 overs in a day, then, with 5/6 Ball-by-Ball Commentators, I’d have them rotate every 10-ish overs, with the rotation going between days. The experts could rotate on different intervals.

I would have a roster like this: Ball-by-Ball (‘Local’ or International), Expert Commentator and International Expert Commentator/‘Local’ Expert (3 commentators). There would always be two ‘local’ commentators (Mark Nicholas, Isa Guha and Alison Mitchell count as ‘local’).

At lunch/tea/dinner, there would be a Host, Expert and International or another Expert (3 panelists) talking about the preceding cricket.

For pre-/post-day, I’d have two panels of 3 (Panel 1: Host, Expert, International/Expert. Panel 2: Host, Expert, Expert.). They would set up similar to how Seven has done the Sydney Test. One panel would be on the ground (post-COVID)/in the commentary box, and the other in the stands/the studio. They would debate/etc. amongst themselves then pass to the others, then back, etc.

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My go at an All Stars line up.

TEST MATCHES
Hosts
Kath Loughnan
Robert Craddock

Commentators
Alison Mitchell
Tim Lane
Gerard Whateley
Ian Smith

Experts
Isa Guha
Ricky Ponting
Adam Gilchrist
Damien Fleming
Simon Katich
Belinda Clarke
Kerry O’Keefe
Brendon McCullum
Michael Vaughan
Mark Waugh
Ian Chappell

WOMENS/WBBL
Hosts/Commentators
Isa Guha
Adam Gilchrist
Stephanie Brantz
Tim Gossage
Melinda Farrell

Experts
Kristen Beams
Belinda Clarke
Holly Ferling
Ellyse Villani
Katey Martin
Charlotte Edwardes
Kirby Short
Rotating WBBL Player

BIG BASH LEAGUE
Hosts
Mel McLaughlin
Kath Loughnan
Adam Hawse
Roger Oldridge

Commentators
Mark Nicholas
Alison Mitchell
Tim Gossage
Isa Guha
Michael Slater
Adam Gilchrist
Mark Howard
Ian Smith
Tom Moody
Stephanie Brantz

Experts
Ricky Ponting
Damien Fleming
Kristen Beams
Phil Tufnell
Brian Lara
Kerry O’Keefe
Brendon McCullum
Michael Vaughan
Graeme Swann
Robert Quiney
Mark Waugh
Andrew Flintoff

SHIELD/ONE DAY CUP
Hosts/Commentators
Ian Healy
Michael Slater
Mark Howard
Tom Moody
Stephanie Brantz
Alistair Nicholson
Tim Gossage

Experts
Damien Fleming
Simon Katich
Kristen Beams
Kerry O’Keefe
Darren Lehmann
Robert Quiney
Mark Waugh
Ian Chappell
John Hastings
Mitchell Johnson
Glenn McGrath

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Please no.

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He brings great humour

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Brian Lara is the best international commentator out there. Hands down. One of my favourite players to play cricket.

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Solid win to the mighty Thunder! Good win on the bounce after losing to the Heat.

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This morning Cricket Australia announced three BBL matches will be moved from Sydney to Canberra due to Victoria’s border closures with NSW. The affected matches are:
January 13: Thunder v Sixers (original venue Sydney Showground)
January 16: Sixers v Scorchers (original venue SCG)
January 18: Thunder v Hurricanes (original venue Sydney Showground)

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Melbourne Renegades ended their losing streak tonight, beating the Strikers by six wickets with one ball to spare at Adelaide Oval in a stunning upset. The turning point was when the Renegades bowlers put on the brakes in the final six overs of the Strikers’ innings, claiming 6/48 after the home side was 1/129 at the end of 14 overs.

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News Corp reports tonight that BCCI has written to Cricket Australia saying it doesn’t want the fourth test to be played in Brisbane, because of fears the mutant strain of COVID-19 virus could jeopardise their forthcoming series against England at home.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/cricket/queensland-cricket-waits-to-see-what-impact-brisbane-lockdown-will-have-on-the-gabba-test/news-story/8c86f79f6f4f4585a509821597c71097

Play was stopped for 10 minutes during today’s play as Mohammed Siraj complained to the umpires about the abuse from the crowd.

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Gabba will be at half capacity for the next test. Mask to be worn on public transport to the game.

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So India have agreed to go to the GABBA and go through all the quarantine requirements?

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It was stated that by the CHO that “India have agreed to travel to Brisbane”.

Update:

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Some controversy today over the actions of Steve Smith.

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I don’t know why the guards aren’t painted on the crease.

It would save all this time they spend scratching around for a guard.

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They would get rubbed off like the crease.

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WE HAVE A DRAW!!!

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India fought out a courageous draw with a hamstrung Vihari and Ashwin holding the Aussie bowlers at bay for more than 3 hours. It was a costly draw for Australia, dropping four catches in the second innings, and with debutant Will Pucovski injuring his shoulder while fielding. Pucovski is now in doubt for the next test in Brisbane, where the series will be on the line. India only needs a draw to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Australia (which hasn’t lost at The Gabba for 30 years) simply have to win.

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They only get rubbed off because players are endlessly scratching their guards there!

They can also repaint them before the start of play each morning too.