Andy Zaltzman

[Wallaby]

Not sure if you are aware of this guy. He's a British comedian/ comedy writer with a pretty good resume, and also a cricket tragic. He has always referenced English cricket in his stand-up and radio shows in the past. For the last 12 months or so he has had a gig on Cricinfo providing blogs - both written and video - primarily about England.

Like all comedy, it's a personal thing. I like his style and I enjoy his ramblings. Worth a look (particularly if you enjoy seeing a tortured English fan - and who doesn't?).

Here's his recent take on the just completed England-Sri Lanka series. I particularly like his comment on Sam Robson - 'All the hallmarks of the classic English Top-order batsman - right down to the Southern Hemisphere accent'.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/756273.html

You can search his blogs easily through Cricinfo (I think his written blog is The Confectionary Stall).

 

[ManWithNoName]

The Bugle FTW

 

[PTizzle]

I really enjoy Zaltzman's stuff, was a bit wary when he moved from a much more comedic approach to a light hearted statistical analysis style on his blog but the change has worked well I reckon.

Plus, like you said, tortured English fan, what's not to love?

 

[jim boy]

He's pretty good, have heard quite a lot of him in recent years on shows like Rory Bremner's One Question Quiz and sometimes on the The Now Show. Cricket tragic who sometimes pairs up with Paul Sinha. Usually a good sign of a show if he is on it.

 

[Wallaby]

Has been on really good form this World Cup - The '2 Men Out' series has been excellent. The Aussie gut (Jarrod Kimber) has the good sense not to try and overplay his role - just let Andy go.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/video_audio/847335.html

 

[t_94]

I don't mind andy zaltzman, but I actually find Jarrod Kimber to be a superior cricket analyst/ writer. He is blue chip.

 

[The Speaker]

Jarrod and Andy make an excellent team.

 

[The_Reaper]

I don't mind andy zaltzman, but I actually find Jarrod Kimber to be a superior cricket analyst/ writer. He is blue chip.

Kimber was pretty good value on ABC during the tour of South Africa.

Weird accent though

 

[t_94]

Kimber was pretty good value on ABC during the tour of South Africa.

Weird accent though

Agreed on both fronts. Weird mix of Australian and English I think

 

[The Speaker]

Someone who I presume is Kimber's son has a scene-stealing ending in the latest Two Men Out:

 

[Wallaby]

Sorry - a bit late with this.

Andy Zaltzman has a podcast that he updates after every day of these ashes. If you search for 'Urncast' you'll find it. Always worth a listen.

 

[10Dulkar]

A worthy successor to Bill Frindall.