Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins'

Update: 2024-12-03

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Nas and Ath are joined by legendary New Zealand commentator Ian Smith on this week's episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

Ian gives us his thoughts after England won the first Test at the Hagley Oval to lead the series 1-0, and talks about how the game has changed in the years he's been working on it.

Plus Ian talks us through his memorable commentary of the 2019 World Cup Final between England and New Zealand at Lord's and reveals where his famous 'by the barest of margins line' came from.

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Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins'

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Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins'

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Legendary commentator Ian Smith joins the pod to talk NZ vs England, cricket evolution and 'the barest of margins'