Commentary complaints thread

[Arachnodouche]

Just turned onto my first game of this comp. In the first 10 mins I've seen presenter Neroli Meadows (never heard of her but can't fault her enthusiasm other than the fact there's a ****load of it), Shastri, Smith (G), Haysman, Arnold, Smith (S).

Have they got 6 at every game?

Absurd. Some brave broadcaster should say **** it and have just the one guy hosting the gig ala old-school radio or Joey Styles as a more appropriate reference for this form of cricket. Would save costs, might even seem revolutionary in this bizarro world.

 

[Molehill]

Absurd. Some brave broadcaster should say **** it and have just the one guy hosting the gig ala old-school radio or Joey Styles as a more appropriate reference for this form of cricket. Would save costs, might even seem revolutionary in this bizarro world.

A full TMS crew there for BBC Radio too. Judged by the stands, it's possible broadcasters outnumber paying spectators. Who'd have thought that a cricket match at 10.30am on a Monday in ****ing Long Island NY wouldn't be a winner???

Of course it's prime time viewing in India....

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

When Jomboy returns to commentary, he should clarify for his audience that a "hit-by-pitch" does not necessitate both teams to "clear their benches."

 

[Molehill]

Update: Dale Steyn there too, I suspect there maybe more but I've got it on mute.

It's an ICC piss up in NYC!!

 

[RightArmMystery]

I've said it before, but Eoin Morgan's commentary/analysis is so ****ing boring. The way he talks in slow motion and over emphasises every other word to make it sound like he's saying something interesting despite saying the most boring, obvious **** you've ever heard is infuriating.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

I've said it before, but Eoin Morgan's commentary/analysis is so ****ing boring. The way he talks in slow motion and over emphasises every other word to make it sound like he's saying something interesting despite saying the most boring, obvious **** you've ever heard is infuriating.

A really weird thing about it is the slow speed. It is a generalisation but the Irish people (judging on those I know and those I've heard on tv/film/news media etc.) talk incredibly quickly

 

[Davidmenk3]

Absurd indeed. A brave broadcaster should just go for it and have one person hosting, like old-school radio or Joey Styles in cricket. It would cut costs and might even feel revolutionary. If you're looking to explore new ventures, check out how to become a hosting reseller with HostNoc for some great opportunities.

 

[Yeoman]

Update: Dale Steyn there too, I suspect there maybe more but I've got it on mute.

It's an ICC piss up in NYC!!

Mute the way to go

 

[Arachnodouche]

I like Mel Jones. A dignified voice among chumps.

 

[Arachnodouche]

Steve Smith's been a surprise. Hope he considers it a full-time vocation after retirement because with his obsessive-compulsive nature he could be very good at it.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Wasim asking Smudge for slip catching tips yesterday was

 

[Molehill]

Steve Smith's been a surprise. Hope he considers it a full-time vocation after retirement because with his obsessive-compulsive nature he could be very good at it.

Dale Steyn the surprise for me, says the right things but not too much of them.

 

[Arachnodouche]

Wasim asking Smudge for slip catching tips yesterday was

Even funnier was Wasim's reaction. Smith said something about standing almost on the balls of your feet with toes pointed slightly inward to enable springing with maximum power. All Wasim could muster was 'Oh." Knowing his history with Pakistani slipsmen, he must've spent an uneasy night.

 

[Gob]

Anyone else warming up to big dos?