BBC axes legendary Wimbledon pundit after 23 years on screen

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BBC axes legendary Wimbledon pundit after 23 years on screen.

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Andrew Castle is set to depart as the BBC's lead commentator following the conclusion of Wimbledon next month, bringing to an end a 23-year stint as the voice of British tennis coverage.Castle was behind the microphone for both of Andy Murray's singles triumphs at the All England Club and has been a familiar face for tennis lovers.The commentator is currently working at the Queen's ATP event this week ahead of his final championship.The departure appears connected to Alex Kay-Jelski, a former newspaper executive who took charge of BBC Sport two years ago, opting to steer coverage in a fresh direction.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "To be honest, when I got the job 23 years ago, a lot of the more experienced commentators felt that they should have been first in line," he told The Times."Their noses were put out of joint.

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