Major broadcast change as iconic BBC Sport legend steps down from role after 33 years
JONATHAN AGNEW will step down from his role as the BBC’s Cricket correspondent in the summer.
The 64-year-old has been at the helm of the Beeb’s cricket coverage for a whopping 33 YEARS after succeeding Christopher Martin-Jenkins.
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PA:Press AssociationCricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew will leave his role in the summer[/caption]
But the former Leicestershire ace has decided now is the time to move on to pastures new.
Although his fans will still get to hear his unique and entertaining insight on the BBC’s Test Match Special for the next four years.
He said: “I am really delighted that I shall continue to present Test Match Special for the next four years.
“It 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.
“This 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.”
Cricket fans up and down the nation were quick to react to the news on social media.
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Cricket fans will still be able to hear Jonathan Agnew in action on Test Match SpecialGETTY
One said: “Fantastic news for any cricket fan to have Jonathan leading the TMS team covering the sport for the next four years at least.”
Another said: “Excellent journalist that really understands the sport and its listeners.”
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