During the lunch break on day 3 of the final Ashes Test in Sydney, ABC Grandstand’s Jim Maxwell and an array of commentators will roast Kerry O’Keeffe.

The enigmatic cricket broadcaster will call his last Test for ABC Grandstand this week after announcing his retirement from cricket broadcasting during the Boxing Day Test.

In a fitting tribute he will be sent off with a Roast by his ABC colleagues and friends. The Roast will feature a multitude of Kerry’s most memorable commentary highlights, along with some of Kerry’s long suffering colleagues including Harsha Bhogle – famous for the Naga chilli eating challenge, Bryan Waddle – the voice of New Zealand cricket and Neil Manthorp – esteemed commentator of South African cricket, as well as messages from the Australian cricket team.

Kerry O’Keeffe will be greatly missed by the listening audience and the ABC Grandstand team said Grandstand Manager Craig Norenbergs:

“Kerry has been an integral part of the ABC’s commentary team for these past 13 years… Through his unique sense of humour, reading of the game and that laugh, he has become a favourite of cricket audiences in summer.”

O’Keeffe’s last test will be the fifth and final Ashes test in Sydney, while his last broadcast for ABC Grandstand will be the One Day International against England on 19 January from his beloved SCG.