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Modern sport assumes such a vital part of the tapestry of our cultural life not just because of its stories and its protagonists, but also because of the calibre of its storytellers. In an age where picture quality is immaculate and reams of statistics are just a few clicks away, the job of a commentator is no longer limited to saying what happens on the field. They must do more. They must narrate, analyse, recount, even serenade. With these attributes in mind, My Kolkata picks the 11 best commentators from the latest cricket and football seasons, including not just play-by-play broadcasters such as Harsha Bhogle and experts such as Gary Neville, but also anchors like Kate Abdo, who are often just as crucial in shaping the narrative of a game
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