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Henry Blofeld is an acclaimed English sports journalist and broadcaster, best known for his cricket commentary on BBC Radio's 'Test Match Special'. His career spans decades, marked by a distinctive voice and anecdotal style that endeared him to audiences worldwide.
Henry Blofeld recently selected his all-time Lashings XI. Fred Atkins takes a look at his selections and their history with Lashings over the last 25 years.
On ... As a broadcaster, Henry was a regular member of the prestigious Test Match Special cricket commentary team between 1972 and 1991.
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We are delighted to announce that our Ambassador Henry Blofeld, OBE will be joining us again at our Cricket Legends - Malta Seniors Cricket.
Henry has some of the finest stories from cricket on and off the pitch, as well as inimitable anecdotes from the world of journalism and through-the-keyhole.
Such a pleasure to be able to announce our new podcast series with the legendary cricket and Test Match Special commentator.
Cricket commentator extraordinary, author,voiceover specialist, globe trotter, eccentric & colourful dresser with a voice to die for. Joined Cameo: May 20, 2020.
Henry Calthorpe Blofeld, born on September 23, 1939, in Hoveton Home Farm, Norfolk, England, is an English retired sports journalist and broadcaster. Nicknamed ‘Blowers,’ he gained significant recognition for his cricket commentary on ‘Test Match Special’ for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. His commentary was characterized by a unique vocal style and a penchant for sharing vivid, often humorous, details about the surroundings, including observations on pigeons, buses, and the attire of spectators.
Blofeld’s early life saw him attend Sunningdale School and Eton College, followed by King’s College, Cambridge. He was a talented schoolboy cricketer, serving as wicket-keeper for Eton College’s First XI and receiving the Cricket Society’s award for most promising young player in 1956. Despite having his cricketing career impacted by a serious accident, he played 16 first-class matches for Cambridge University between 1958 and 1959, even securing a ‘Blue’ as an opening batsman. He made his only first-class century against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in July 1959. Although he left Cambridge without a degree, his passion for cricket evolved into a career in journalism.
Blofeld transitioned into sports journalism after a brief stint in merchant banking. He reported on the England tour to India in 1963-64 for The Guardian. In 1972, he joined the ‘Test Match Special’ team, where he became a regular commentator until his retirement in 2017, with a brief period at BSkyB from 1991 to 1994. Beyond commentary, he was appointed an OBE in 2003 for services to broadcasting, published several books, and undertook theatrical shows and public speaking engagements.
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