BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's best known sports commentator Huang Jianxiang said on Friday that he had resigned from Chinese Central Television (CCTV).

    The 38-year-old Huang, who caused an uproar with a pro-Italy outburst during this summer's World Cup finals, said he needed a break from a punishing schedule, which included over 200 live games every year.

    CCTC sports director Jiang Heping told Beijing Youth Daily that Huang's resignation was his personal decision and it had nothing to do with his overzealous commentating during the World Cup.

    Huang was dropped from the CCTV top 10 anchors list after his outburst during the Italy-Australia match.

    "Goal! Game over! Italy wins! Beat the Australians!" he shouted during the match. "Italy the great! Left back the great! Forza Italia!"