Where is Jonathan Agnew commentating from?
Jonathan Agnew
| Agnew at the Adelaide Oval in 2006 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Jonathan Philip Agnew |
| Born | 4 April 1960 Macclesfield, Cheshire, England |
| Nickname | Aggers, Spiro |
Who are the commentators on BBC cricket?
Current TMS commentators include:
- Jonathan Agnew (“Aggers”) (1991–)
- Simon Mann (1996–)
- Alison Mitchell (2007–)
- Kevin Howells (2007–)
- Charles Dagnall (“Daggers”) (2012–)
- Daniel Norcross (2016–)
- Isa Guha (2018–)
- Henry Moeran (2019–)
Where can I listen to Test Match commentary?
You can listen to Test Match Special on BBC Radio 4 Long Wave by tuning in to 198 LW. If you have trouble with Long Wave it is also possible to listen on Medium Wave in some areas: London 720; Plymouth 774; Hayle (Cornwall) 756; Newcastle 603; Carlisle 1495; Aberdeen 1449; Enniskillen 774; Derry 720; Glasgow 720.
How old is Jonathan Agnew?
61 years (April 4, 1960)
Jonathan Agnew/Age
Did Jonathan Agnew play England?
Jonathan Agnew’s career as the BBC’s cricket correspondent has been so successful, it’s easy to forget that he ever played the game. But, as a thrusting seam bowler in the 1980s, he played three Tests for England before taking up his position in the commentary box.
How much does Jonathan Agnew earn?
Ball’s salary has jumped from £370,000-£374,999 in 2018/19 to £1,360,000-£1,364,999 in 2019/20, for her work on Radio 2’s Zoe Ball Breakfast Show….BBC presenters salaries revealed: Lineker remains highest-paid star while Ball’s salary jumps £1m.
| BBC on-air talent | Salary band |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Agnew | £170,000-£174,999 |
How can I listen to the cricket commentary on the radio?
Popular Radio Stations
- Big FM 106.2.
- Radio Olive.
- Suno 1024.
- Radio Mirchi.
- Mirchi Love.
- Mera Sangeet USA.
- Lyca Radio 1458 AM.
- ISHQ FM 104.8.
Who took 666 first class wickets?
John David Frederick Larter (born 24 April 1940, Inverness, Scotland) is a former Scottish cricketer, who played in ten Tests for England from 1962 to 1965.
Are twitter aggers?
Jonathan Agnew (@Aggersashes) | Twitter.
When did Jonathan Agnew become a cricket commentator?
He was named as one of the five Cricketers of the Year by Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack in 1988. While still a player, Agnew began a career in cricket journalism and commentary. Since his retirement as a player, he has become a leading voice of cricket on radio, as the BBC Radio cricket correspondent and as a commentator on Test Match Special.
How many wickets did Jonathan Agnew take for Leicestershire?
Agnew had a successful first-class career as a fast bowler for Leicestershire from 1979 to 1990, returning briefly in 1992. In first-class cricket he took 666 wickets at an average of 29.25.
How old was Jonathan Agnew’s grandmother when she died?
Agnew’s paternal grandmother, Lady Mona Agnew, died aged 110 years and 170 days in 2010 and was on the list of the 100 longest-lived British people ever. Jonathan Agnew recalls growing up on the family farm and first becoming aware of cricket aged “eight or nine”; his father would carry a radio around and listen to Test Match Special :
Are there any cricket commentary on BBC Radio?
Cricket commentaries BBC national and local radio provide commentary for domestic and international matches throughout the season. For the latest cricket commentary listings, check out the BBC Sport live guide here. Start times of commentaries and matches are subject to change at short notice.
