From bouncers to broadcasting! Ex-England Ashes hero Steve Harmison is called talkSPORT’s Newcastle United correspondent – and can commentate on matches, attend press conferences and observe Eddie Howe’s aspect throughout the brand new Premier League season
- Steve Harmison gained the Ashes twice throughout his England cricketing profession
- He’s a daily on talkSPORT and has spoken typically on boyhood membership Newcastle
- The 43-year-old will now cowl Eddie Howe’s aspect for the upcoming season
England quick bowler Steve Harmison has swapped bouncers for broadcasting – changing into the Newcastle United correspondent for talkSPORT.
The 43-year-old double Ashes winner, who had a spell managing hometown membership Ashington from 2015-17, will cowl the Premier League membership for the radio station as they search to progress beneath supervisor Eddie Howe, with the backing of big Saudi wealth.
Harmison has been a daily on talkSPORT, and whereas his focus has primarily been on cricket, he has typically spoken on points at his beloved Magpies.
Former England cricketer Steve Harmison is to develop into talkSPORT’s Newcastle reporter
Harmison is a daily on talkSPORT and sometimes speaks about his boyhood membership on the station
It should now be fascinating to see his method to the membership’s controversial new possession, and the various questions that stay unanswered over Saudi Arabia’s human rights file.
US intelligence alleged that the person behind the takeover, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Salaman, authorized the slaying of journalist Jamal Khashoggi – a declare denied by the Saudi overseas ministry – and whether or not Harmison will become involved in such tough areas might be fascinating.
The ex-cricketer will observe the aspect, commentate on matches and be a daily at press conferences. Harmison performed 63 Exams for England, alongside stints for Durham and Yorkshire.
Harmison was a two-time Ashes winner in his England taking part in days and gained 63 Check caps
He set the tone for the dramatic 2005 Ashes victory with a show of correct, aggressive bowling which left Australia captain Ricky Ponting bleeding after being struck on the helmet.
Whereas an errant first ball of the next collection might be remembered for various causes, he returned from the chilly to play a key function as England defeated the outdated enemy once more in 2009.
Harmison’s swap follows that of former Sunderland star Michael Grey, who covers the Manchester golf equipment for the broadcaster.
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