Cricket commentators' unfiltered moments on the mic

Cricket commentary is a very important job that brings all the live action to the viewers. They are the game’s storytellers who provide the most thrilling bits of narrations, each in their unique way. They contribute towards making the game’s historic moments even more memorable.

Commentators are often very diligent about what they speak on the mic and try to avoid speaking anything controversial or unsavory. However, there have been instances when the men behind the mic, forget the microphone is still on after they have put it down. This has led to many interesting discussions, rants, and comments happening.  

Here are some interesting banter between commentators:

1. Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds’ expletive-laden rant on Marnus Labuschagne

During the BBL 10 tournament, late great Australian legends Shane Warne and Andrew Symonds were caught ripping into current Australia star Marnus Labuschagne in an all-time hot mic moment. The duo was part of the Fox Sports commentary team for the Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers’ clash.

Seemingly, they were off-air on Fox Sports, but Kayo Sports' live stream was still on. And it captured them ranting about Marnus Labuschagne using expletives. They were discussing the third Test between Australia and India at the SCG.

“I reckon you’d give Marnus another bowl too,” Warne said.

“Do something (inaudible) to his ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) f***ing pills,” Symonds said about Labuschagne’s batting antics.

“Yeah, f***, Jesus it’s annoying. No! Just f***ing bat properly, sook,” Warne said.

“You’d have to give him the hog pile. Mate, if you keep that s*** up we’re going to squash your guts out your arse,” Symonds added.