Blowers' best bits: Henry Blofeld to retire from Test Match Special

The veteran broadcaster sometimes divided opinion, but his voice is unmistakable and his style made him a favourite

Henry Blofeld, Test Match Special
Henry Blofeld (right) with former England skippers Michael Vaughan and Alex Stewart
(Image credit: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Veteran Test Match Special cricket commentator Henry Blofeld is to retire this summer after almost 50 years on the BBC.

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