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'''Ardeshir Furdorji Sohrabji "Bobby" Talyarkhan''' (1897–13 July 1990) was an Indian [[cricket]] commentator. | '''Ardeshir Furdorji Sohrabji "Bobby" Talyarkhan''' (1897–13 July 1990) was an Indian [[cricket]] commentator. | ||
Talyarkhan was | Talyarkhan was Indian cricket's first radio commentator.<ref>{{cite news|title='Bobby' Talyarkhan: The Pioneer Of Indian Cricket Commentary |url=https://madrascourier.com/biography/bobby-talyarkhan-the-pioneer-of-indian-cricket-commentary/ |author=Karthik Venkatesh |publisher=Madras Courier|date=17 June 2019|access-date=13 December 2025}}</ref> His radio commentaries played an important role in spreading of the game and making the name of the players throughout the country. [[Bombay Pentangular]] owed some of its popularity to his voice. He first commentated on a match between [[Parsees cricket team|Parsees]] and [[Muslims cricket team|Muslims]] played at the [[Bombay Gymkhana]] in November 1934.<ref>{{cite news |title=A.F.S.T. No Morena |newspaper=The Indian Express |agency=UNI |date=14 July 1990 |page=18}}</ref> | ||
Talyarkhan had "a fine command of English, a polished public speaking style and an ability to create dramatic interest in the game".{{ref|PPC}} He disliked sharing the microphone and did the commentaries all alone throughout the day. [[Ramachandra Guha]] felt that he "brought to cricket broadcasting a rich, fruity voice and a fund of anecdotes. He was ambitious and opinionated, with a voice that was 'beer-soaked, cigarette-stained'. His self control was superhuman, for he would speak without interruptions, except for lunch and tea."{{ref|CFF}} | Talyarkhan had "a fine command of English, a polished public speaking style and an ability to create dramatic interest in the game".{{ref|PPC}} He disliked sharing the microphone and did the commentaries all alone throughout the day. [[Ramachandra Guha]] felt that he "brought to cricket broadcasting a rich, fruity voice and a fund of anecdotes. He was ambitious and opinionated, with a voice that was 'beer-soaked, cigarette-stained'. His self control was superhuman, for he would speak without interruptions, except for lunch and tea."{{ref|CFF}} | ||
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His career with the [[All India Radio]] ended with the series against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] in 1948–49. AIR insisted on having a team of three commentators, with which Talyarkhan disagreed. The only time he shared the mike was when [[Indian cricket team|India]] made its first tour of [[Pakistan]] in 1954–55. He made a brief reappearance in 1972-73 when he presented the close of play summaries. | His career with the [[All India Radio]] ended with the series against [[West Indies cricket team|West Indies]] in 1948–49. AIR insisted on having a team of three commentators, with which Talyarkhan disagreed. The only time he shared the mike was when [[Indian cricket team|India]] made its first tour of [[Pakistan]] in 1954–55. He made a brief reappearance in 1972-73 when he presented the close of play summaries. | ||
Talyarkhan continued writing his daily columns till his death on 13 July 1990. | Ardeshir's daughter Geetanjali Talyarkhan married actor [[Vinod Khanna]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Iyer |first=Meena |date=28 April 2017 |title=Vinod Khanna: The superstar who gave it all up... |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vinod-khanna-the-superstar-who-gave-it-all-up-/articleshow/58406467.cms |access-date=30 July 2018 |website=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref> and he was the maternal grandfather of actors [[Rahul Khanna]] and [[Akshaye Khanna]]. Talyarkhan continued writing his daily columns till his death on 13 July 1990. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Ardeshir Furdorji Sohrabji Talyarkhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1897 |
| Died | 13 July 1990 (aged 92–93) |
| Occupation | Cricket Commentator, Columnist |
| Children | Geetanjali Talyarkhan |
| Relatives | Vinod Khanna (son-in-law) |
Ardeshir Furdorji Sohrabji "Bobby" Talyarkhan (1897–13 July 1990) was an Indian cricket commentator.
Talyarkhan was Indian cricket's first radio commentator.[1] His radio commentaries played an important role in spreading of the game and making the name of the players throughout the country. Bombay Pentangular owed some of its popularity to his voice. He first commentated on a match between Parsees and Muslims played at the Bombay Gymkhana in November 1934.[2]
Talyarkhan had "a fine command of English, a polished public speaking style and an ability to create dramatic interest in the game".[1] He disliked sharing the microphone and did the commentaries all alone throughout the day. Ramachandra Guha felt that he "brought to cricket broadcasting a rich, fruity voice and a fund of anecdotes. He was ambitious and opinionated, with a voice that was 'beer-soaked, cigarette-stained'. His self control was superhuman, for he would speak without interruptions, except for lunch and tea."[2]
His career with the All India Radio ended with the series against West Indies in 1948–49. AIR insisted on having a team of three commentators, with which Talyarkhan disagreed. The only time he shared the mike was when India made its first tour of Pakistan in 1954–55. He made a brief reappearance in 1972-73 when he presented the close of play summaries.
Ardeshir's daughter Geetanjali Talyarkhan married actor Vinod Khanna,[3] and he was the maternal grandfather of actors Rahul Khanna and Akshaye Khanna. Talyarkhan continued writing his daily columns till his death on 13 July 1990.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Karthik Venkatesh (17 June 2019). "'Bobby' Talyarkhan: The Pioneer Of Indian Cricket Commentary". Madras Courier. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ↑ "A.F.S.T. No Morena". The Indian Express. UNI. 14 July 1990. p. 18.
- ↑ Iyer, Meena (28 April 2017). "Vinod Khanna: The superstar who gave it all up..." Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- Obituary in ACSSI Almanack, 1989–90
- ^ Richard Cashman, Patrons, Players and the Crowd : The Phenomenon of Indian Cricket
- ^ Ramachandra Guha, A Corner of a Foreign Field