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Shastri Vs Hussain, Shastri has lost it
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centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
haha flibbertyjibber
that could be it
that could be it
Flem274*
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I found it refreshing tbh. I'm no Shastri fan after this outburst, but this form of commentary sure beats the hell out of the bland "state the obvious or spout inane "facts" about opposition players" mantra you get 90% of the time.
Let me put it this way: Shashtri commentating alongside Channel Nine would make my day.
War. Beautiful, glourious bloody war in the commentary box.
Let me put it this way: Shashtri commentating alongside Channel Nine would make my day.
War. Beautiful, glourious bloody war in the commentary box.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
OMG that would be epic."Aussies are jealous of the fact that India are now No.1" etc etc
smash84
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"Aussies are jealous of the fact that India are now No.1" etc etc
weldone
Hall of Fame Member
Yeah, absolute honest opinion from both sides (Shastri and Hussain).
Better than politically-correct-insecure-about-job blabbers, no?
And neither side has lost or won it, it's not a tug-of-war. They have different opinions about which both are very vocal. And neither of them like the other side of the opinion. Fair enough.
flibbertyjibber
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Be number 3 by then anyway.
"Aussies are jealous of the fact that India are now No.1" etc etc
Howe_zat
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I see what you're saying, but it doesn't really outweigh the annoyance of a paid professional commenting with all the integrity of Dhoni_Fan.
weldone
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In other words, no bans or infractions applicable had the argument been on CW. It would have peacefully run over 100 pages resulting in more polarised opinions
centurymaker
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seemd like he was kinda drunk... (drowsy eyes too)
NasserFan207
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Nasser wafg
Flem274*
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Haha it would have been trolling if he said it on here for sure. There's a difference between stating an opinion and being offensive, and Shahstri stepped firmly into the offensive camp with the accusations of jealousy.
If commentators spouted off like that every game it would get boring quickly, but every once in a while makes for hilarious viewing. It takes a certain kind of foolish courage to act like an arsehole on live TV. I almost respect it.
I find the constant descriptions of Tim Bresnan as a hard working toiler (mainly occurred a few years ago tbf) when he's an attacking bowler, or Ian Chappell saying Ross Taylor scored all his test centuries against Bangladesh during our last tour of Australia, or Tony Grieg saying Hamish Bennett was a medium pacer, far more offensive than an obviously passionate yet misguided idiot saying what he thinks.
Not doing your research and relying on cliches or plain making things up incenses me, because I could do that for far less coin. Shahstri has put some semblance of thought into his opinion, and he backs it to the hilt. I like that in my commentators, even if they do fall on the wtflolbbq end of the scale.
I want him down here next time India tour commentating alongside Crowe and I demand green pitches this time, not roads flatter than Paris Hilton. Recipe for entertainment.
flibbertyjibber
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Been attacking Beefy's wine supply in the press box maybe?seemd like he was kinda drunk... (drowsy eyes too)
Himannv
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Never had a high opinion of Shastri anyway so this is probably expected. Agree with those that find Bhogle annoying as well. Honestly, I dont even know what it is but that guy deserves a pie in the face or something.
On another note, echoing the thoughts on Ganguly's commentating. Actually like him more as a commentator than a player. I'm fairly partial to Gavaskar despite all the rubbish he says, but thats only because I liked him as a player though.
On another note, echoing the thoughts on Ganguly's commentating. Actually like him more as a commentator than a player. I'm fairly partial to Gavaskar despite all the rubbish he says, but thats only because I liked him as a player though.
Outswinger@Pace
International 12th Man
Wow! Never saw something that unprofessional from Shastri. I always knew the guy was a one-eyed jingoistic freak, but for all his other shortcomings, the guy doesn't seem to be a tactless fool.
He has the other ingredients to be a fair commentator. A good, deep barritone, good command over the English language (not a given for sub-continental players) and concise views on the game that he manages to express somewhat articulately.
Even if I had the same opinion as Ravi (ftr, I do not), I would have voiced that in a more acceptable fashion. Of course, staying sober during the discussion helps a bit!
He has the other ingredients to be a fair commentator. A good, deep barritone, good command over the English language (not a given for sub-continental players) and concise views on the game that he manages to express somewhat articulately.
Even if I had the same opinion as Ravi (ftr, I do not), I would have voiced that in a more acceptable fashion. Of course, staying sober during the discussion helps a bit!