SKIING and cricket have nothing in common. But for former Australian cricketer Dirk Nannes, it’s his main passion.

That’s why Nannes, a left-arm quick who played for Victoria as well as making one ODI and 15 T20 appearances for Australia before branching into Indian Premier League and Big Bash cricket, is calling the men’s moguls finals at the Winter Olympics for Channel 7 tonight.

Check out amazing pictures of former cricketer Dirk Nannes skiing below:

Incredibly, Nannes only took up cricket at the age of 26 after first forging a career as a moguls skiier where he competed in two FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cups.

As he told Channel 7, skiing is his first love:

Are you loving the swapping the pitch for the snow ?

My dream as a young bloke was to ski for Australia at the Winter Olympics. It’s my first love. I didn’t find cricket until 26 and fell into it.

What are you enjoying about the Winters ?

Watching the progression of these sports that I love. The sport is changing so quickly and we are seeing some incredible performances. The Women’s Moguls Finals was some of the best I’ve seen in competition.

What’s the biggest difference in calling to two codes?

Calling Moguls Skiing is just so instinctive. It’s more like calling the footy play by play. You are just reacting to what you are seeing. Cricket in a special commentator role you need to be more considered. Pick up on trends in the game and analyse them.