The Indian Premier League (IPL) has commentators that are widely regarded as the best voices in cricket today. The commentators during IPL are not only from India but around the world. Commentators play a huge role in cricket especially in a league such as IPL as they bring the action closer to the fans and instantly builds enthusiasm.
The action on the field in the IPL is of the highest order which is why even commentators have to be on top of their game. Now even female commentators are also part of the IPL which proves that the biggest T20 league in the world gives a platform to everyone passionate about the game.
We take a look at the top 5 IPL commentators of all time who often receives praises from fans all over social media during the tournament.
Top 5 IPL commentators Of All Time
5. Danny Morrison
We begin this list with a commentator who is tailor-made for doing commentary during the IPL. Danny Morrison has a huge fan following in India as since the start of the competition he has been extremely witty with his one-liners on the microphone. Morrison is all about having fun during his commentary stint in the IPL and uses words that automatically lifts the mood of everyone.
His energetic personality reflects even in his commentary as he thoroughly enjoys calling the performance on the field during IPL. Morrison even pulls the legs of his fellow commentators and there’s no shortage of action when he is in the commentary box during IPL. During his international career, Morrison was a very handy medium pacer for New Zealand and he is now a successful commentator who is completely different from the rest and can never be ignored. Morrison is also a favourite among all the players and they too like having a chat with him during an IPL match.
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4. Aakash Chopra
The former India batsman is now the most popular Hindi commentator during the IPL. His memorable one-liners in the commentary box win the hearts of everyone and he does complete justice with his words while doing commentary. Chopra also has incredible knowledge about the game and is sometimes even ahead of the captains on the field.
In the last 5-6 IPL seasons Aakash Chopra has entertained everyone and continues to become more and more successful with each season. Overall, apart from his commentary, he also has his own Youtube channel where he comes up with significant insights and critique. Chopra is a top-notch analyst who quickly decodes any kind of weakness or strengths of a bowler and batsman while doing commentary.
3. Sunil Gavaskar
The great Sunil Gavaskar is known for his witty sense of humour and knowledgeable acumens while doing commentary during the IPL. Gavaskar even educates people about how cricket was played during his era and compares it with the unfolding during IPL.
He even after so many years gets excited when matches get close and never misses the opportunity to remind everyone about IPL being the best league in the world. Gavaskar is respected by all his fellow commentators as he is undoubtedly a legendary cricketer as well as a commentator.
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2. Ian Bishop
The legendary commentator from West Indies, Ian Bishop is next on the list of top IPL commentators of all time. An IPL season will be incomplete without insights of Bishop in the commentary box. Bishop rates IPL very highly and always backs youngsters to perform and rub shoulders with the best during the IPL.
He is usually given the task to be behind the mic during big moments in international cricket or the IPL. One quality of Bishop that is appreciated by everyone is the fact that he is never biased and calls the action as every cricket fan loves.
1. Harsha Bhogle
The voice of Indian cricket for so many years Harsha Bhogle is undoubtedly the greatest IPL commentators of all time. Bhogle’s storytelling is second to none as he creates a spectacle while doing commentary during IPL. Also, Bhogle often makes cricketers look larger than life and always sounds eventful.
His voice is his biggest asset as he sounds soothing, elegant and classy like the action during IPL on the field. Over the years Bhogle has faced his share of criticism for being biased and irrational during commentary but he has been never been bothered and continues to enhance his reputation with each passing day. He works for Cricbuzz as well where he decodes all the action on YouTube via videos that have become notably popular among fans during the IPL.
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