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The problem with calling the cricket from the studio is they have no idea where the skied balls are going - occasionally they say "he's got a piece of that" then only to realise it has effectively gone straight up and is caught by the keeper. They have to wait for the camera to pick up the ball at its landing and then they call whether it was a good shot or not.

Continually calling Andre Russell "Dre-Russ" last night is cringeworthy.

Good to see the Finchy and the Renegage Robots back in town though.


IanG said:
SEN called the world cup from the studio
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Don't think that is right - the commentators were there. (Martin Tyler etc)
 
Hate Hate Hate commentators calling from a studio whether cricket or footy.

The main advantage they have is by being at the ground to describe what you can't see on TV.

I.e in cricket skied balls, where the fieldsman are or in footy what is ahead of the play and many other things you only get by having a full view of the oval.

Reckon you can tell straight away in both sports if they are at the ground.

If they aren't gunna make the effort to give the viewer something they can't already see don't bother calling it.
 
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Bunnerz said:
Call me ignorant, but I didn't realise half of the time (and last night) the BiG Bash commentators called from a studio off a TV and aren't actually at the ground?
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Ch 7 group definitely were at Pussy Park (Hodgey, Alister Nicholson, Ian Bishop and Jason Richo)
 
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I watched it on Foxtel and didn't really notice it.


But at times I did think to myself the commentary was lacking or poor.

Thats it I suppose.
They weren't there.

Tough one I guess.
 
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jb03 said:
The problem with calling the cricket from the studio is they have no idea where the skied balls are going - occasionally they say "he's got a piece of that" then only to realise it has effectively gone straight up and is caught by the keeper. They have to wait for the camera to pick up the ball at its landing and then they call whether it was a good shot or not.

Continually calling Andre Russell "Dre-Russ" last night is cringeworthy.

Good to see the Finchy and the Renegage Robots back in town though.
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It is his nickname.....I didn't mind it. Bish got more excited with Hosein.
 
jb03 said:
Don't think that is right - the commentators were there. (Martin Tyler etc)
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Was Martin Tyler calling SEN games? I thought it was Archie Thompson and another caller both of whom I think were in Australia.
 
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Panthera Tigris said:
Truth be known though. The most comfortable bat I ever used. I forgot my gear for a high school match once. Borrowed a mate’s bat. A home made, no logo bat crafted by his grandfather. Best bat I ever used.
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And that's essentially what the elite guys use. There's a handful of people in Australia, generally working out of their backyard sheds, who make bats for the best players and then they just sticker them with the sponsor brands.
 
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Warm the set n cool the tinnies, boxing day starting soon. Hoping we give the some fearsome hurry up n ruin their summer for them.
 
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jb03 said:
can't understand the decision to bowl first.
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I was hoping we'd bat and as un patriotic as I may sound.... Warner to be rissoled first over.
I never warmed to him for some reason and can't say he did anything to change my first impression!

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can't understand the decision to bowl first.
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spook said:
Stupid. Or arrogant, or both.
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Or inspired! (I'm channeling David King as we have 'em @4/58)
 
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Cummins extremely lucky that the South African bats are seriously incompetent. That was a straight up 300 run first innings wicket every day of the week. Little bit of juice n movement in the first session and then settle to be an honest batting wicket if you are willing to do a little bit of work. Bloody keeper n a pace bowler batted as honest as you'd want in a test match n made the Aussie bowlers look ordinary. Cam Green n some pathetic late batting saved Cummins from looking stupid.

Not sure what Khawaja had for dinner last night, but he was fairly ordinary in the field most of the day n I was certain he wouldn't survive the little session late. Hoping Warner makes a big knock tomorra celebrates his 100th test in style.
 
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Sad, but not surprising to read that the are cutting back on Test cricket over the next few years to concentrate on setting up another hit n giggle 20 / 20 tournament. More meaningless n valueless thirty second distraction of blaring noise n flashing lights, perfectly suited to the vapid entertainment of insta society.

Bloody sad to observe the disappearance of the hard boiled tough n leathery pugnacious Test cricket of another country, even sadder to see they're pretty much turning their backs on the peak contest of the game to play more hit n giggle.
Windies used to be a massive force in Test cricket, now they're just a bunch of flash Harry's playing hit n giggle.
were always a combative hard edged force in Test cricket, now they are opting for a couple of hours of singin n dancin n not much else.

Three teams left that genuinely still play Test cricket like it means something Aussies, India n the perhaps also the n they're still as flaky as hell in how they go about the game.
 
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TigerMasochist said:
Sad, but not surprising to read that the Jaapies are cutting back on Test cricket over the next few years to concentrate on setting up another hit n giggle 20 / 20 tournament. More meaningless n valueless thirty second distraction of blaring noise n flashing lights, perfectly suited to the vapid entertainment of insta society.

Bloody sad to observe the disappearance of the hard boiled tough n leathery pugnacious Test cricket of another country, even sadder to see they're pretty much turning their backs on the peak contest of the game to play more hit n giggle.
Windies used to be a massive force in Test cricket, now they're just a bunch of flash Harry's playing hit n giggle.
Jaapies were always a combative hard edged force in Test cricket, now they are opting for a couple of hours of singin n dancin n not much else.

Three teams left that genuinely still play Test cricket like it means something Aussies, India n the Poms, perhaps also the Paki's n they're still as flaky as hell in how they go about the game.
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Unfortunately, the way it’s going Test cricket may be a novelty in the next 20 or so years. Only played occasionally and probably between the 3 teams you mention. Over the Christmas I’ve spent time with the family, and they all prefer T20. To them Tests are boring. They’re not even particularly passionate about the T20’s. Can’t name players or teams, but it’s entertaining to them.
 
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