T10 is fast and furious, Morrison
Abu Dhabi
60 balls, 90 minutes, 10 overs. The Abu Dhabi T10 is known as cricket’s fastest format. The energetic, dynamic, furious, and fast-paced cricketing action is only matched by the flamboyant, fiery, and vibrant words of the man calling the action from the commentary booth – Danny Morrison. The former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator has garnered a reputation for his unique style on the microphone – which he dubs ‘Danny-isms’.
With the game of cricket getting shorter and shorter, the nature of commentary is evolving at a fast pace. Morrison has certainly embraced the style of the shorter formats and is enjoying his time calling the action in T10.
“T10 is fast and furious. But having said that, T20 is a bit like that too. The games move very quickly. But you also have the advertorials, during commentary which are very important. Because without sponsors you don’t have a product. So, you have to get them in, and then you have to throw often to sidelines in the views, and there are so many activations going on. It is busy and it keeps you on your toes,” Morrison explained the challenges with the shorter format.
“Some of us like it and gravitate to that style of it. I have certainly embraced it. At times I have been told, that my style is a little bit unique – and I have a niche market with the fans. This style works for me,” he said.