Love it or loathe it, Australia’s Channel 9 commentary is a break from the norm when it comes to cricket coverage. In this week’s Caught On Camera we take a look at three of the Aussie network’s more memorable moments, featuring a technophobic Tony Greig, a Segway tumble and the master craftsman himself, Mr Richie Benaud.
Tony’s Technophobia
Technology apparently knows no bounds these days, with Hot Spot, Hawk-Eye, Snicko and all manner of other devices available to enhance our viewing experience. Some of the pundits catch on quicker than others though, and poor old Tony Greig found himself befuddled as he tried to simulate his desired slip field during the last Ashes, much to the amusement of the rest of the Channel 9 team.
Lights, Camera, Loss Of Traction…
Here’s one from our friends at WorldSportBloopers.com. Channel 9 always like to be as close to the action as physically possible but cameraman Joe Previtera got a little more than he bargained for as he took a sweeping shot of Australia’s slip cordon…
Time To Get Serious
But it’s not all fun and games at Channel 9 though, and back in 1981 the king of commentary Richie Benaud left viewers in little doubt as to what he thought of the infamous underarm incident after Greg Chappell instructed his younger brother Trevor to roll the ball along the ground to prevent New Zealand hitting the six they needed off the final ball to tie the match. Strong words, Richie…
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