Commentators play a crucial role in enhancing the sport, providing audiences with real-time analysis and adding a layer of excitement to the game. Over the years, the commentary box has been the source of countless memorable moments that resonate with sports enthusiasts.
One such entertaining episode unfolded during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where Australian women’s team skipper Alyssa Healy provided commentary while her husband, Mitchell Starc, played in the series. Healy amused viewers with playful jabs at Starc’s golfing skills. The tables turned on January 14, during the second ODI of the Women’s Ashes at Melbourne’s Junction Oval, when Starc took his turn as a commentator while Healy led the Australian side. Healy had a solid start, scoring 29 runs off just 19 balls with a strike rate over 150, including six boundaries. However, her innings ended in the ninth over when she edged a delivery from Lauren Bell to wicketkeeper Amy Jones. S tarc, in the commentary box, made the call as his wife walked back to the pavilion, adding a unique twist to the moment. Despite being bowled out for 180, the Australian bowlers ensured victory, restricting England to 159 in 48.1 overs to win by 21 runs. Leg-spinner Alana King starred with the ball, claiming 4/25 in her full quota and earning the Player of the Match award. Pacer Kim Garth also contributed significantly with figures of 3/37. Notably, Australia had already won the first ODI of the series by four wickets and now leads 2-0. The third ODI is scheduled to take place in Hobart on January 17, as the hosts look to secure a series sweep.