English cricket commentator David Lloyd has announced his retirement from Sky Sports after 22 years behind the microphone. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
David Lloyd: ‘Bumble’ steps away from the microphone after 22 years
English cricket commentator David Lloyd has announced his retirement from Sky Sports after 22 years behind the microphone.
English cricket commentator David Lloyd has announced his retirement from Sky Sports after 22 years behind the microphone. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
English cricket commentator David Lloyd has announced his retirement from Sky Sports after 22 years behind the microphone.
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Now 74, Lloyd, who is affectionately known as “Bumble”, played nine Tests and eights ODIs for England between 1973 and 1980.
Lloyd hit one hundred in each format, including an unbeaten 214 in just his second Test against India at Edgbaston in 1974.
David Lloyd played his country cricket for Lancashire
He played all of his domestic cricket for his native Lancashire and went on to coach the Red Rose county in 1993 before taking over as England head coach in 1996.
David Lloyd led England until 1999 and then joined Sky Sports, where his humour and knowledge engaged viewers for over two decades.
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David Lloyd released a statement announcing his retirement on Tuesday: “After 22 wonderful years with Sky Cricket, I’ve decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone. It’s been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people’s homes up and down the country.
“There are so many wonderful memories, so many terrific games and incredible performances. I’ve been lucky to travel the world sharing Ashes highs and lows, World Cup wins and losses, heroics and heartaches with you all.
“Sharing a commentary box in Australia in 2013 with my broadcasting hero Bill Lawry was a real highlight. It has been a great pleasure to work alongside Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri, Shane Warne, Shaun Pollock and Ian Smith amongst many others.
“With the passing of Bob Willis and after the decision to move on by my good friends David Gower, Ian Botham and more recently Michael Holding, the commentary box feels a little emptier. And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.
“I leave the Sky box in immensely capable hands led by my pals Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Ian Ward and Rob Key. To those that follow, cherish that mic. Inform and entertain so the next generation can fall in love with this wonderful game.
“I’m done now with Sweet Caroline but in the words of Elton John, ‘I’m still standing!’ Much love, Bumble.”
