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Legendary commentator set to retire

English cricket to lose a familiar voice

Famed English cricket commentator Henry Blofeld will retire in September.

The 77-year-old, affectionately known as 'Blowers', has worked on the BBC, and sometimes on the ABC in Australia, since 1972.


His final match will be the Test between England and the West Indies at Lord's which starts on September 7.

"All good things come to an end," he said in a statement.

"After nearly 50 years in the commentary box, I have decided the time has come for the last of the old farts to hang up his microphone.

"In all honesty, at the age of almost 78, although I am still rather keener than mustard, I find it harder work than I once did.

"You haven't heard my final 'My Dear Old Thing' quite yet. Happily, I shall be commentating next month on the first two Tests against South Africa, and then for the last one of the summer against the West Indies at Lord's."