Loved it. Also I feel many sharp commentators let where and what they are broadcasting dictate how they speak on air. Bishop is such a great example . He seems to know everything about Indian domestic scene when he is speaking about new Indian cricketers and yet when drama is needed he goes all “ Remember the name”
What's your opinion on Ian Smith's commentary in the 2019 CWC finals. I assumed there would be a mention of that piece as well in your article for some reason.
Idea wasn't to note down every piece of good/bad commentary but to show a pattern.
"Barest of all margins" is a good line. Also important to note that producers mandate commentators to tune up the screeching in the dramatic moments. Smith fits that bill. Wish he could let the visuals speak a bit more though.
Loved it. Also I feel many sharp commentators let where and what they are broadcasting dictate how they speak on air. Bishop is such a great example . He seems to know everything about Indian domestic scene when he is speaking about new Indian cricketers and yet when drama is needed he goes all “ Remember the name”
Bishop is the absolute best.
My dream team currently would be Atherton, DK and Ravi Ashwin behind the mic. Hope that day arrives some day!
"It was as if they were being paid by the word, each a valuable commodity not to be wasted on analysis or insight."
Too good, man. Too good.
Haha thank you, Rohan!
What's your opinion on Ian Smith's commentary in the 2019 CWC finals. I assumed there would be a mention of that piece as well in your article for some reason.
Idea wasn't to note down every piece of good/bad commentary but to show a pattern.
"Barest of all margins" is a good line. Also important to note that producers mandate commentators to tune up the screeching in the dramatic moments. Smith fits that bill. Wish he could let the visuals speak a bit more though.
Well written Sarthak but honest opinion: was the article a tad too long?
Hi Pradeep. I wanted to cover a few things, and show them with examples instead of spelling them out. So the length came naturally.
That said, if it felt long to a reader, that's on me. It is valuable feedback, so thank you. :)