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Langeveldt · 10-06-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

Irani is a knob btw

Probably my favourite Irani moment was when he was fielding in front of me at fine leg at Taunton and a bird took a huge crap on his head

Arjun · 11-06-2009, 03:23 AM

Alan Wilkins is very popular here in India as a commentator/anchor, having anchored many India-specific programmes, and is one of the more neutral commentators around. When he isn't, his comments ("Would you find an Australian named Michael Vaughan? He dropped a sitter...looked a duffer", "What divine right does Yuvraj Singh have to be in the team?", "that over-rate is diabolical") are classic, because they're rare.

I'm no big fan of Bumble, we in India have not heard much of him initially, and when we did, we first thought he's Boycs minus (the legendary Yorkshireman is one of the most popular non-Indian commentators of all time here). Boycs-Bumble rivalry, when it lasted, was entertaining.

Arjun · 11-06-2009, 03:24 AM

You can't really find fault with Kumble, as it's his first run, and he talks sense. One of the few commentators we'd like to listen to.

Ganguly in the box will be worth the wait.

Redbacks · 11-06-2009, 03:55 AM

Harsha Bhogle is a gun!

Uppercut · 11-06-2009, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun

You can't really find fault with Kumble, as it's his first run, and he talks sense. One of the few commentators we'd like to listen to.

Ganguly in the box will be worth the wait.

I walked past Kumble getting interviewed on Monday on the way to my seats. I never realised how fantastically good-looking he is

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Smith · 11-06-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

I walked past Kumble getting interviewed on Monday on the way to my seats. I never realised how fantastically good-looking he is

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True. One of my mum's most favorite cricketers.

Evermind · 11-06-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Arjun

You can't really find fault with Kumble, as it's his first run, and he talks sense. One of the few commentators we'd like to listen to.

Ganguly in the box will be worth the wait.

Arg Kumble is BORING. Awful commentator.

Xuhaib · 11-06-2009, 12:16 PM

Kumble commentry is like his bowling boring but efficient and full of thought.

Shri · 11-06-2009, 12:35 PM

As far as voices are concerned, Kepler Wessels, Mbangwa, Tony Greig, Navjot Sidhu and Ravi Shastri are my personal favourites.

Dissector · 11-06-2009, 01:41 PM

I have been a bit disappointed with Kumble actually. Most of the time he just points out the bleedingly obvious. Hopefully he will improve as he settles in.

duffer · 11-06-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

Kumble commentry is like his bowling boring but efficient and full of thought.

Hah, yeah. Although listening to him dissect the way the spinners have been bowling is awesome. Think he's playing it on the safe side for now, being a noob and all. Hopefully with experience/confidence he will come out of his shell a bit more.

Reckon he'd be a way better fit as a Test commentator.

Uppercut · 11-06-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

Kumble commentry is like his bowling boring but efficient and full of thought.

Haha Kumble's bowling wasn't anything like that! It was hugely unorthodox, unique and quite interesting.

G.I.Joe · 11-06-2009, 11:05 PM

Loved the way Kumble stripped down the analysis of Ojha's bowling to the bare essentials in the last game. Nasser kept spouting all the BS about him being surprisingly effective despite a lack of a wrong'un and mystery ball, and all Kumble did was remind him that flight and bounce weren't exactly outdated weapons.

Smith · 11-06-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by G.I.Joe

Loved the way Kumble stripped down the analysis of Ojha's bowling to the bare essentials in the last game. Nasser kept spouting all the BS about him being surprisingly effective despite a lack of a wrong'un and mystery ball, and all Kumble did was remind him that flight and bounce weren't exactly outdated weapons.

Yeah, Kumble is a refreshing change from all goo no content commentators. He might be conservative, but I'd listen to him for 5 days than listen to Mark Nicholas for 15 minutes.

honestbharani · 12-06-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Smith

Yeah, Kumble is a refreshing change from all goo no content commentators. He might be conservative, but I'd listen to him for 5 days than listen to Mark Nicholas for 15 minutes.

Esp. if he happens to be talking about Shane Watson's shoulders and Andrew Symonds' arms...

11-06-2009, 03:23 AM	#47 (permalink)
Arjun Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,837	Alan Wilkins is very popular here in India as a commentator/anchor, having anchored many India-specific programmes, and is one of the more neutral commentators around. When he isn't, his comments ("Would you find an Australian named Michael Vaughan? He dropped a sitter...looked a duffer", "What divine right does Yuvraj Singh have to be in the team?", "that over-rate is diabolical") are classic, because they're rare. I'm no big fan of Bumble, we in India have not heard much of him initially, and when we did, we first thought he's Boycs minus (the legendary Yorkshireman is one of the most popular non-Indian commentators of all time here). Boycs-Bumble rivalry, when it lasted, was entertaining. __________________ "Talent is nothing without opportunity" "You're not remembered for aiming at the target, but hitting it" Twenty20 used to be boring. Sponsored...by...nothing!!!

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11-06-2009, 03:24 AM	#48 (permalink)
Arjun Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,837	You can't really find fault with Kumble, as it's his first run, and he talks sense. One of the few commentators we'd like to listen to. Ganguly in the box will be worth the wait.

11-06-2009, 03:55 AM	#49 (permalink)
Redbacks International Vice-Captain Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Barrow Island, WA Posts: 4,063	Harsha Bhogle is a gun!

11-06-2009, 12:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	Kumble commentry is like his bowling boring but efficient and full of thought.

11-06-2009, 12:35 PM	#54 (permalink)
Shri Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,937	As far as voices are concerned, Kepler Wessels, Mbangwa, Tony Greig, Navjot Sidhu and Ravi Shastri are my personal favourites.

11-06-2009, 01:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Dissector International Debutant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,102	I have been a bit disappointed with Kumble actually. Most of the time he just points out the bleedingly obvious. Hopefully he will improve as he settles in.

11-06-2009, 11:05 PM	#58 (permalink)
G.I.Joe International Coach Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: India Posts: 10,223	Loved the way Kumble stripped down the analysis of Ojha's bowling to the bare essentials in the last game. Nasser kept spouting all the BS about him being surprisingly effective despite a lack of a wrong'un and mystery ball, and all Kumble did was remind him that flight and bounce weren't exactly outdated weapons.

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