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When Pakistan takes on Australia next week a familiar voice will be calling the game live on your radios. But this time he will be heard in the stereo FM sounds of Triple M.
Listening to the broadcast on ABC radio last month there was a noticeable void in the commentary. All the voices sounded similar. The opinions were well reasoned but rarely controversial. And the humour was low-key and dry.
For many years Australian cricket fans have looked forward to the insane laugh and rambling anecdotes of Kerry O’Keeffe. His wit and insight has been sorely missed as the new generation of commentators offer little more than basic observations and forced laughter.
O’Keeffe had established himself as one of Australia’s favourite sporting personalities throughout his time as a commentator before stepping away from the microphone.
For many Australians, the first time they were introduced to O’Keeffe was on the airwaves – but to an older generation he is also known for his cricketing exploits.
Although he is quick to talk down his own cricket career it should be noted that O’Keeffe played 24 Test matches for Australia and was a very successful first-class leg spinner, taking 476 wickets for New South Wales and Somerset.
His knowledge of the game allows him to provide good analysis, while his humour allows him to laugh away those dry periods of Test cricket that offer little entertainment.
Recruiting O’Keeffe shows how serious Triple M is taking their venture into the cricketing landscape.
Will you be listening when the Gabba Test kicks off on Thursday?
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