The Richie Benaud Commentators Thread - Page 302

Sir Coolerking · 18th February 2021, 17:41

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Originally Posted by ConfusedMale

Indian buses aren't the solution for that, LOL.

I guess it was a private minibus for the players and backroom staff.

"The journey [home] was fine, we just flew into Heathrow," Bairstow said. "The journey back out was four hours down to Heathrow where we nearly broke down, which was interesting. Then we had the flight out to Bangalore. We arrived there, had our tests and had to wait in the airport for our results to be negative.

"Then we had a seven-and-a-half-hour bus journey across India to Chennai. We weren't allowed to stop on that journey either, which was interesting. I'll let you have your own thoughts about how that trip was.

"We went to our bedrooms, where unfortunately there wasn't any fresh air which naturally made the quarantine period tough. We go through that, all the tests came back negative, and rejoined the group a couple of days ago.

ConfusedMale · 19th February 2021, 08:44

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Originally Posted by Sir Coolerking

I guess it was a private minibus for the players and backroom staff.

"The journey [home] was fine, we just flew into Heathrow," Bairstow said. "The journey back out was four hours down to Heathrow where we nearly broke down, which was interesting. Then we had the flight out to Bangalore. We arrived there, had our tests and had to wait in the airport for our results to be negative.

"Then we had a seven-and-a-half-hour bus journey across India to Chennai. We weren't allowed to stop on that journey either, which was interesting. I'll let you have your own thoughts about how that trip was.

"We went to our bedrooms, where unfortunately there wasn't any fresh air which naturally made the quarantine period tough. We go through that, all the tests came back negative, and rejoined the group a couple of days ago.

There are frequent flights from Bangalore to Chennai, just in case they couldn't find a direct flight to Chennai from UK. As for a bus journey, the roads are actually pretty good between Bangalore and Chennai. Also, that journey is just a tiny part of India and not something that would be classified as across India (not sure I'd call it even as a journey across South India).

Anyway, glad to know that he reached the destination safely.

Greatbatch · 22nd February 2021, 12:11

Good to see Gower back commentating, I missed him on the Sky test coverage along with Beefy.

I don't think the Pakistan T20 league will suit him though, he doesn't scream and shout enough.

Greatbatch · 22nd February 2021, 12:24

We had David Warner commentating the Aus v NZ T20 game tonight along with Isa Guha and Mark Waugh.

Mark Waugh sounded like Richie Benaud compared to Warner, my god he's a flog, he never shuts up about himself or his family.

ConfusedMale · 22nd February 2021, 13:17

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Originally Posted by Greatbatch

Good to see Gower back commentating, I missed him on the Sky test coverage along with Beefy.

I don't think the Pakistan T20 league will suit him though, he doesn't scream and shout enough.

Could be true of any T20 league, I suppose.

Aidan11 · 22nd February 2021, 13:47

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Originally Posted by Greatbatch

We had David Warner commentating the Aus v NZ T20 game tonight along with Isa Guha and Mark Waugh.

Mark Waugh sounded like Richie Benaud compared to Warner, my god he's a flog, he never shuts up about himself or his family.

Warner commentating sums up everything that's wrong with the art of speaking to the viewer. Any Tom, Dick or Harry thinks they can do it. T20 may be a dumbed down version of cricket but that doesn't mean the commentary has to do the same.

John Arlott must be spinning in his grave.

1000yardstare · 22nd February 2021, 13:53

Broad will join Dinesh Karthik, David Lloyd, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Ian Ward, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Rob Key during the series, which consist of five T20Is and three ODIs.

sharky · 22nd February 2021, 14:43

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Originally Posted by 1000yardstare

Broad will join Dinesh Karthik, David Lloyd, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Ian Ward, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Rob Key during the series, which consist of five T20Is and three ODIs.

Have they got the right Kart(h)ick? Anyway I like that commentary team, I assume they're going out to India to cover it this time.

ConfusedMale · 23rd February 2021, 07:37

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Originally Posted by sharky

Have they got the right Kart(h)ick? Anyway I like that commentary team, I assume they're going out to India to cover it this time.

Even I thought they might have meant Murali Karthik. I don't think I've ever heard Dinesh Karthik in commentary.

Sir Coolerking · 23rd February 2021, 09:33

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Originally Posted by sharky

Have they got the right Kart(h)ick? Anyway I like that commentary team, I assume they're going out to India to cover it this time.

I doubt it, I think they'll do it from the TV pictures again. Sky have clearly already worked out that the commentary team doing the job for Channel 4 are a complete turn off (bar Butcher).

Ali TT · 23rd February 2021, 21:01

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Originally Posted by Aidan11

Warner commentating sums up everything that's wrong with the art of speaking to the viewer. Any Tom, Dick or Harry thinks they can do it. T20 may be a dumbed down version of cricket but that doesn't mean the commentary has to do the same.

John Arlott must be spinning in his grave.

The ridiculousness of it is that T20 is not "dumbed down" but probably the format with the most analysis, strategy and thought that goes into it yet gets the most stupid commentary.

Aidan11 · 23rd February 2021, 22:42

If there is a noise when Warner is commentating it will be the sound of a bottom of a barrel being scraped.

Michelle Fivefer · 23rd February 2021, 22:58

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Originally Posted by Aidan11

If there is a noise when Warner is commentating it will be the sound of a bottom of a barrel being scraped.

MRNC4.0 · 24th February 2021, 08:57

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Originally Posted by Aidan11

If there is a noise when Warner is commentating it will be the sound of a bottom of a barrel being scraped.

Minor Maggie · 24th February 2021, 09:49

I see Swann is in India. Looks like he has been enjoying himself post retirement.

Sir Coolerking · 24th February 2021, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Minor Maggie

I see Swann is in India. Looks like he has been enjoying himself post retirement.

Yes, I noticed the same.

I've also put it on mute so I don't have to listen to him.

Michelle Fivefer · 24th February 2021, 12:46

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Originally Posted by Sir Coolerking

Yes, I noticed the same.

I've also put it on mute so I don't have to listen to him.

I think I’m the only poster who actually likes Swann. I’m pleased he’s commentating on this match.

ConfusedMale · 24th February 2021, 13:07

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Originally Posted by Michelle Fivefer

I think I’m the only poster who actually likes Swann. I’m pleased he’s commentating on this match.

Probably you heard Deep Dasgupta, Murali Kartik and Ajit Agarkar in tandem.

Greatbatch · 24th February 2021, 13:56

I like Swann as a commentator too, has a good mix of serious informative commentary and light hearted banter, he's an improvement on Nick Knight at least.

Sir Coolerking · 24th February 2021, 14:00

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Originally Posted by Greatbatch

I like Swann as a commentator too, has a good mix of serious informative commentary and light hearted banter, he's an improvement on Nick Knight at least.

You haven't heard him enough, it becomes thoroughly nauseating.

I like to think that England have chosen a 2 day humiliating defeat rather than subject everyone to 5 days of his commentary. I approve!!

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22nd February 2021, 12:11	#6023
Greatbatch World Class Easy Southee Join Date: Mar 2007 Team(s): NZ Posts: 6,069	Good to see Gower back commentating, I missed him on the Sky test coverage along with Beefy. I don't think the Pakistan T20 league will suit him though, he doesn't scream and shout enough.

22nd February 2021, 12:24	#6024
Greatbatch World Class Easy Southee Join Date: Mar 2007 Team(s): NZ Posts: 6,069	We had David Warner commentating the Aus v NZ T20 game tonight along with Isa Guha and Mark Waugh. Mark Waugh sounded like Richie Benaud compared to Warner, my god he's a flog, he never shuts up about himself or his family.

22nd February 2021, 13:53	#6027
1000yardstare Posting Goddess JA 901 Cummins 301 SCurran 58 Jhye 39 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 22,883	Broad will join Dinesh Karthik, David Lloyd, Nasser Hussain, Michael Atherton, Ian Ward, Ebony Rainford-Brent and Rob Key during the series, which consist of five T20Is and three ODIs.

23rd February 2021, 22:42	#6032
Aidan11 Harmisonesque Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somewhere cold and wet Posts: 43,399	If there is a noise when Warner is commentating it will be the sound of a bottom of a barrel being scraped.

24th February 2021, 09:49	#6035
Minor Maggie Buttleresque Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Yorkshire Team(s): Lancashire, England Posts: 27,069	I see Swann is in India. Looks like he has been enjoying himself post retirement.

24th February 2021, 13:56	#6039
Greatbatch World Class Easy Southee Join Date: Mar 2007 Team(s): NZ Posts: 6,069	I like Swann as a commentator too, has a good mix of serious informative commentary and light hearted banter, he's an improvement on Nick Knight at least.