FANS have been buoyed after broadcasting legend David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd revealed that he is returning to commentary.
The former cricketer left Sky Sports two years ago after working for the company between 1999 and 2021.
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Lloyd, 76, is not returning to Sky and will instead be joining talkSPORT for England’s five-Test tour of India.
The tour is set to start later this month with the opening test taking place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on January 25.
Reacting to the announcement by talkSPORT, Lloyd posted: “Chuffed is an understatement! So pleased.”
The news of Lloyd’s return to commentary has pleased fans as they flocked to social media.
One posted: “Good to have you back… and made for radio.”
A second commented: “Geet in Bumble! Best pundit going.”
A third wrote: “Brilliant news Bumble. Your dulcet tones have been greatly missed. I’ll definitely be tuning in!”
A fourth said: “Fantastic news to have Bumble back on commentary.
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A fifth declared: “Best way to start the cricketing year.”
Another added: “Superb news Bumble. I reckon fans will follow you to whoever you’re commentating for. Have a great series.”
England has a packed fixture list in 2024; after the tour of India, there are series against Pakistan, West Indies and Sri Lanka.
In September England face Australia in a series of ODIs and T20s.