Commentary

GIMH · 06-06-2009, 06:47 AM

I must say that I have found some of the commentary so far to be very poor. What has really struck me is how some of the commentators haven't bothered to learn/research anything about the associate sides. Heard one guy say of van Bunge last night, "well he never bowled so he must be a batsman?"

These guys are supposed to be professionals and it doesn't take a lot to research about who is going to be playing in the matches you are calling. There are only twelve teams with squads of fifteen, it really wouldn't take much to learn a little about them. Disgraceful IMO, or am I just being picky for the sake of it? Anyone else noticed this.

Uppercut · 06-06-2009, 06:49 AM

Nah, i agree. We should all write emails to Sky Sports i reckon.

Neil Pickup · 06-06-2009, 06:50 AM

One of the several things I was getting furious about last night. That and saying "Smits is listed at five; he must be able to bat..."

Do some bloody research or get off the screen.

Smudge · 06-06-2009, 06:52 AM

Not so much player details for me, but David Lloyd feels the need to talk about EVERYTHING. His exasperation at the Scotland dropped catch (which led to McCullum's run out) sums up his inability to think before talking - it was a free hit, Bumble, McCullum couldn't have been out caught anyway.

KiWiNiNjA · 06-06-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltman

it was a free hit, Bumble, McCullum couldn't have been out caught anyway.

Yeah, also because it was Taylor who hit it.

GIMH · 06-06-2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

Nah, i agree. We should all write emails to Sky Sports i reckon.

It's not Sky Sports fault as far as I know - for ICC events commentators are provided from everywhere, someone correct me if I'm wrong mind

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Originally Posted by Voltman

Not so much player details for me, but David Lloyd feels the need to talk about EVERYTHING. His exasperation at the Scotland dropped catch (which led to McCullum's run out) sums up his inability to think before talking - it was a free hit, Bumble, McCullum couldn't have been out caught anyway.

Haha yeah i noticed that, bit of a shocker

pasag · 06-06-2009, 06:54 AM

Watch on mute for the most part, tbh.

GIMH · 06-06-2009, 06:55 AM

is that whenever you watch cricket?

duffer · 06-06-2009, 06:55 AM

Haven't heard Nicholas or Healy yet. I'm content.

Smudge · 06-06-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by KiWiNiNjA

Yeah, also because it was Taylor who hit it.

Good thing I'm not getting paid for this.

Uppercut · 06-06-2009, 06:56 AM

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I'll be having a brief rant there.

Uppercut · 06-06-2009, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

It's not Sky Sports fault as far as I know - for ICC events commentators are provided from everywhere, someone correct me if I'm wrong mind

Haha yeah i noticed that, bit of a shocker

I'm quite sure Sky Sports run the coverage for anything in England. In fact i'm almost certain, because the BBC highlights had different commentary.

duffer · 06-06-2009, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

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I'll be having a brief rant there.

As GISM said, I don't think they select the commentators from other countries. Just which English ones to send over. Don't let that hold you back though.

KiWiNiNjA · 06-06-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by duffer

Haven't heard Nicholas or Healy yet. I'm content.

They'll probably be commentating in Aussies group.

GIMH · 06-06-2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Uppercut

I'm quite sure Sky Sports run the coverage for anything in England. In fact i'm almost certain, because the BBC highlights had different commentary.

The Beeb are using their own commentators but for the live feed I'm pretty sure you don't have a host broadcaster per se. You can also tell this from the different graphics on the scorecards etc to what sky normally show.

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Smudge Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wellywood Posts: 16,552	Not so much player details for me, but David Lloyd feels the need to talk about EVERYTHING. His exasperation at the Scotland dropped catch (which led to McCullum's run out) sums up his inability to think before talking - it was a free hit, Bumble, McCullum couldn't have been out caught anyway. __________________ What do you mean?

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pasag RTDAS Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Looking for milksteak Posts: 31,679	Watch on mute for the most part, tbh. __________________ Rest In Peace Craigos 2003-2012

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duffer International Coach Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So appalled... Posts: 11,338	Haven't heard Nicholas or Healy yet. I'm content. __________________ We talking about practice

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,610	is that whenever you watch cricket?

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Uppercut Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 21,781	Sky Sports \| Corporate & Contact \| Skysports \| Contact Us I'll be having a brief rant there.

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