‘I can’t speak’ – pundit Wayne Mardle reveals story behind viral darts clip

Wayne Mardle delivered a memorable piece of commentary in the World Championship final (Kieran Cleeves/PA)

Sky Sports pundit Wayne Mardle hopes he has given a famous piece of commentary a new lease of life after blaring out “I can’t speak” during Michael Smith’s stunning nine-dart finish in the World Championship final.

Mardle channelled a viral YouTube clip where an irate rugby league commentator utters the phrase – among other more choice ones – in a thick Yorkshire accent in disbelief at a refereeing decision.