3rd Test: India v Australia at Ranchi on Mar 16-20, 2017

[undertaker]

Except everyone said he was caught, probably including yourself.

Shit cameras and shit commentators.

Quality of cricket tv coverage in India picked up a lot after Sky Sports UK covered the 1993 England tour of India, which was the start of cricket turning into a big tv sport in India, and subsequently the tv rights exploded in value over time since then.

Looking at matches in India pre-1993 (most notably the 1987 World Cup) on YouTube, the coverage and commentary was terrible. Even the BBC coverage in the '60s and '70s shat all over it. It's quite laughable to think that pre-1993, the BCCI used to have to pay the tv broadcaster Doordarshan to televise matches. Given the powerhouse the BCCI has become over the past decade and a half, that would be simply unheard of today.

Regarding commentators in India, Henry Blofeld was very popular in India, commentating on several tournaments in India and Sharjah during the early-mid '90s, before the BCCI/ESPN Star Sports replaced him with the likes of Ravi Shastri, Harsha Bhogle and Sunil Gavaskar. And it's all been downhill since then

 

[Eelectrica]

Australia not aggressive enough again according to commentators lol

Seriously? I'm following the action on Cricinfo and it seems we're rolling along nicely. LOL
But what do I know

 

[Hutty1986]

If Warney was on air, he'd be suggesting a surprise declaration.

 

[Basil Brush]

If Warney was on air, he'd be suggesting a surprise declaration.

Thank god he is not.

Worst cricket commentator EVER.

Unless you want to hear Warney talk about Warney.

 

[hineyrulz]

If Warney was on air, he'd be suggesting a surprise declaration.

Warney would of been whinging that Smiffy didn't declare last night.

 

[hineyrulz]

Thank god he is not.

Worst cricket commentator EVER.

And a worse human.

 

[JJ]

Nah he'd want Wadey to bat, and the wee fella is on fire

 

[Basil Brush]

Although Hayden getting up there in shit commentary.

What is he talking about most balls?

 

[8Ball]

Seriously? I'm following the action on Cricinfo and it seems we're rolling along nicely. LOL
But what do I know

Luckily Smith realizes that batting time is also important. Pitch just starting to play tricks

 

[hineyrulz]

Met Hayden a few times, massive self absorbed twat.

 

[Basil Brush]

Met Hayden a few times, massive self absorbed twat.

Not surprised at all.

 

[undertaker]

it's weird watching a test match with that 30 yard ODI circle in the field.

 

[hineyrulz]

The tough little nugget showing India who's boss.

 

[undertaker]

The tough little nugget showing India who's boss.

shortest player in the Australian side...tough little nugget alright!

 

[8Ball]

The tough little nugget showing India who's boss.

Indians aren't used to tough little nuggets

 

[Hutty1986]

I can just imagine big haydos ripping into some bongs and having some INTENSE deep and meaningful conversations with whoever happens to be nearby at the time.

 

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

The tough little nugget showing India who's boss.

He'd no doubt have the sleeveless t-shirt of his favourite fumble ball Melbourne suburb in his kit bag...

 

[BestHookerFarrah]

Nugget races past a triple Quiney

 

[undertaker]

I can just imagine big haydos ripping into some bongs and having some INTENSE deep and meaningful conversations with whoever happens to be nearby at the time.

lol. Haydos really LOVES to ACCENTUATE several words in his sentences.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Ideal situation for Wadey. Runs on the board, good wicket.