Jonathan Agnew has announced he will step down as the BBC바카라s cricket correspondent at the end of the summer, but will continue to commentate for Test Match Special for four more years. (More Cricket News)
The veteran broadcaster, 63, nodded to his former life as a fast bowler by declaring it was 바카라time for fresh legs바카라 after 33 years in the role.
Agnew joined the BBC in 1991 and quickly succeeded Christopher Martin-Jenkins in the correspondent바카라s chair, forming popular on-air partnerships with the likes of Brian Johnson, Henry Blofeld, Geoffrey Boycott and Michael Vaughan.
He will remain in post as lead commentator until at least 2027, passing over his other broadcast commitments and columnist duties.
바카라I am really delighted that I shall continue to present Test Match Special for the next four years,바카라 he said.
바카라It is a unique programme of which I am immensely proud, and means so much to so many people. However, this does seem the right time for me to step back from my role as BBC cricket correspondent.
바카라This summer, my 34th in the post, will be my last. In a quickly changing cricket landscape it is time for fresh legs to cover the daily duties, leaving me to focus entirely on TMS.바카라
Philip Bernie, interim director of BBC Sport, said: 바카라We are so very pleased that Jonathan Agnew will continue to lead our outstanding TMS team.
바카라His brilliant commentary and presentation of this iconic programme are so central to its enduring success, and we look forward to Aggers continuing to make our cricket coverage special in the coming years.바카라
