International cricket commentators in particular praised bowler 's voice after 2005 Ashes . This led Ian Wooldridge to pay homage to ' cricket 's finest cricketer ' As a player he led his country in 28 of his 33 Tests and never lost a series . Mantra of ' never surprised the viewers ' by saying too much made him great .
International cricket fans in England lost legend 's voice after 2005 Ashes . This led Ian Wooldridge to pay homage to 'cricket 's finest commentator ' As a player he led his country in 28 of his 63 Tests and never lost a series . Mantra of 'never insulting the viewers ' by saying too much made him great .