Alan McGilvray: The Australian Media Hall of Fame

McGilvray was the voice of Australian cricket on ABC radio for decades, mostly on the ABC, establishing a style and credibility that influenced two generations. He began his radio career in 1934, when the only communications between Australia and England was telegraph cables. The ball-by-ball cabled information was embellished with sound effects in the Sydney studio to give the impression of being at the ground. McGilvray called every Test match in Australia between World War Two and his retirement in 1985, when the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground gave him a standing ovation.

[@kaminidubay3108]

A very great commentator.

[@toranica]

I'm now 68, since 1964 Ashes series in England I became Alan McGilvray's admirer. I used to see the match through his commentry. Radio Australia, BBC Test Match Special were lucky & honoured to have Alan McGilvray as their commentator. During Radio Australia's Cricket Broadcast....the most cherished moment for me was when one of the commentators said.."comments from you Lindsey & your next commentator will be Alan McGilvray". Yes those were the DAYS.

[@Sreeprayag]

@toranica Absolutely

[@Jellybeantiger]

Legend,miss his commentary.

[@ManishVerma-nn7rl]

As a small boy of 11 years in 1977, i remember Alan commenting on Australian radio with Max walker. The voice of Alan and Max was a treat to the ears. Please load the radio commentary of Perth and melbourne test of ind vs aus 1977 78

[@gtanner2057]

Max Walker was still playing in 77 !

[@ManishVerma-nn7rl]

@@gtanner2057 oh, i see, may be in 1980 81 series india vs australia , have listened Max walker on radio

[@Sreeprayag]

I used to listen to him in the 1970s. Rest in peace