Ian Smith looks back on his iconic 'barest of margins' commentary line in the 2019 World Cup final

Tuesday 3 December 2024 17:18, UK

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New Zealand cricket commentator Ian Smith revisits his iconic coverage of the Cricket World Cup final in 2019 between England and New Zealand and explains where the 'barest of margins' commentary came from.

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