The 11 biased Cricket Commentators

The 11 biased Cricket Commentators: Cricket Commentary is an intriguing job. Not only does it involve the technical know how’s of the game but also demands, dispassionate professional and neutral view from the outside. But seldom do cricket commentators follow such norms. An element of favouritism inevitably steps into their voice. Here is a list of The 11 biased Cricket Commentators: 1. Ravi Shastri: Mr. Shasrti takes the top position and by some distance.(©Getty Images) Mr. Shasrti takes the top position and by some distance. His blind support for the BCCI and its policies is second to none. If the BCCI were to argue that earth and not sun is larger in size, Ravi would unconditionally endorse that. A BCCI mouthpiece in more ways than one, his defence to India’s oversees whitewashes is simply unparallel. He is clever not to discuss decisions which wrongly favour India and points out the adverse ones. Being on the obvious pay roll of the BCCI this doesn’t come as a surprise, although many feel this former Indian all-rounder sometimes goes way too far in his illogical defences. 2. L. Shivaramakrishnan: Shiva, as he is popularly known as, just can’t get over his love affair with the Chennai Super Kings.(Photo Source:BCCI) Shiva, as he is popularly known as, just can’t get over his love affair with the Chennai Super Kings. An India Cement employee himself, he seems next to crying every time CSK loose an IPL match. A pure Srinivasan devotee, Shiva is a deserving entrant in the list. 3. Geoffrey Boycott: Geoffrey boasts of a professional English approach which many struggle to find while England play.(©Getty Images) His native English accent might make him worth listening to, but the high esteem in which he holds English cricket don’t even do poetic justice. Geoffrey boasts of a professional English approach which many struggle to find while England play. To go with it his reservations for subcontinent teams make him a biased cricketing voice. 4. Navjot Singh Siddhu: Another Indian who has to be on the list is Mr. Siddhu.(Photo Source:Rediff) Another Indian who has to be on the list is Mr. Siddhu. Many Wise-men reckon that he suffers from verbal diarrhoea, and feels uneasy in letting others speak. His sole motto is “No if no but only Siddhu the Jatt”. Moreover his attitude towards international players reflects a sense of denial about their achievements. 5. Danny Morrison: Danny Morrison is a huge fan of the CSK and MS Dhoni particularly and words never fall short for him praising the ones he favors.(Photo Source:BCCI) Danny Morrison was not as a popular name until 2008 or 2010, but since this former New Zealand cricketer joined the panel of commentators in the IPL, we have all enjoyed laughing over his comments. Not someone we can laud for his insight of the game but gets ragged by the Indian commentators in the IPL. He is a huge fan of the CSK and MS Dhoni particularly and words never fall short for him praising the ones he favors. 6. Rameez Raja: Ask any cricket follower about the logic of Mr Raja’s statements and he would be speechless. ( Photo Source: Google) Ask any cricket follower about the logic of Mr Raja’s statements and he would be speechless. With a foot in his mouth he actually doesn’t believe in myths such as “making sense when you talk”. 7. Ian Botham: The second Englishman on the list is Sir Ian Botham. ( © Getty Images) The second Englishman on the list is Sir Ian Botham. Considering his credentials as a player many feel he disappoints on the commentary front. Over criticism and a tendency to impose himself, characterize Mr. Botham’s commentary. 8. Sunil Gavaskar: Only if Mr. Gavaskar’s commentary was as straightforward as his batting,(Photo Source: Bipin Patel) Only if Mr. Gavaskar’s commentary was as straightforward as his batting, he would have escaped the list. But his blatant favouritism and unidirectional analysis make him a walkover entry here. 9. Ranjit Fernando: Welcome to Ranjit Fernando’s world of commentary. ( © Getty Images ) Welcome to Ranjit Fernando’s world of commentary. Every Sri Lankan player is a match winner to him. A commentator is supposed to give credit where it’s due but he is simply not ready to; Sri Lankan players certainly consider him a god sent campaigner. 10. Ian Healy: Mr. Healy, many believe has surgically removed his one eye. ( © Getty Images ) Mr. Healy, many believe has surgically removed his one eye. Sitting in the Channel Nine commentary box, he can see nothing but Australian cricketers. His favourite hobby is to challenge the umpire’s decision whenever a non Aussie player is declared not out. 11. Arun Lal: Sanjay Manjrekar Mr. Lal has a tendency of raving about his favourite Indian player without any reasons. (Photo Source: Google) Mr. Lal has a tendency of raving about his favourite Indian player without any reasons. Though he has a good insight of the game, he is always found pissing the foreign commentators in the commentary box with his annoying laughter and biased thoughts. The Reserves- Harsha Bhogle: Commentators should stick to commenting on the state of the game but Harsha Bhogle just can’t do that. ( © Getty Images ) Commentators should stick to commenting on the state of the game but Harsha Bhogle just can’t do that. He believes that viewers are so naive that they cannot draw conclusions. He has a habit of unnecessarily favouring India and the Mumbai Indians. Though he tries hard to be neutral, he cannot hide his biased nature. Sanjay Manjrekar: Nobody actually seems to care what Mr. Manjrekar has to say.(Photo Source: ESPNcricinfo Ltd) Nobody actually seems to care what Mr. Manjrekar has to say. For instance, he would compare India’s best with Pakistan’s best and give brownie points to Indians without actually making any sense or justifying his arguments. This Mumbai-based former cricketer also has pre-determined theories and views regarding select players and teams. The views, opinions expressed are those of the Author and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Cricket Tracker

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