Former England pacer Stuart Broad is impressed by former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri’s vocal tone. While speaking to The Telegraph, he opened up about how seriously he is taking his career as a broadcaster.
Broad revealed that he wants to keep working on improving his commentary until he is fully nurtured in the role.
“I take it seriously – I want to grow. I want to become a really good broadcaster,” he said. “I’m definitely all in on the broadcasting at this moment in time, because I’m certainly not at a level that I’m comfortable with. I want to get better and better and be in those moments where I’m calling great cricket.”
The former cricketer then explained the kind of learning he seeks from the experienced commentators whom he admires.
“Nasser [Hussain] and [Michael] Atherton are brilliant to learn from. Ian Ward’s a fantastic presenter, and the way he thinks of questions on the spot is something that I need to improve at. The level of analysis that Ricky Ponting gives, the detail that he’s going into. The tone of voice with Ravi Shastri – how he can go up and down and pick moments to really go. I’m always looking and learning,” he explained.
Broad also admitted that feedback is crucial for his growth in broadcasting.
“I think that comes from being in professional sport – I want feedback, because how do I improve if I don’t get it? I do feel very fortunate that I’ve left a changing room in England cricket, and I’ve walked into another changing room that is helping me grow,” he concluded.
Stuart Broad draws inspiration from Ravi Shastri’s commentary style
Former England pacer Stuart Broad is impressed by former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri’s vocal tone. While speaking to The Telegraph, he opened up about how seriously he is taking his career as a broadcaster.
Broad revealed that he wants to keep working on improving his commentary until he is fully nurtured in the role.
“I take it seriously – I want to grow. I want to become a really good broadcaster,” he said. “I’m definitely all in on the broadcasting at this moment in time, because I’m certainly not at a level that I’m comfortable with. I want to get better and better and be in those moments where I’m calling great cricket.”
The former cricketer then explained the kind of learning he seeks from the experienced commentators whom he admires.
“Nasser [Hussain] and [Michael] Atherton are brilliant to learn from. Ian Ward’s a fantastic presenter, and the way he thinks of questions on the spot is something that I need to improve at. The level of analysis that Ricky Ponting gives, the detail that he’s going into. The tone of voice with Ravi Shastri – how he can go up and down and pick moments to really go. I’m always looking and learning,” he explained.
Broad also admitted that feedback is crucial for his growth in broadcasting.
“I think that comes from being in professional sport – I want feedback, because how do I improve if I don’t get it? I do feel very fortunate that I’ve left a changing room in England cricket, and I’ve walked into another changing room that is helping me grow,” he concluded.
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