Aamir Sohail Feisty in the Commentary Box

**spoiled** · 17th January 2012, 18:14

This is my first experience of Amir Sohail's commentary

On with Athers..

Whats his story

**Saj** · 17th January 2012, 18:16

He may not be everyone's favourite commentator but I admire him for voicing his opinions and not sitting on the fence.

**Cpt. Rishwat** · 17th January 2012, 18:19

He won't take any crap if past record is anything to go by. He does make a few unnecessarily provocative comments but on the whole I would think most fans including English ones will appreciate his commentary as he will give his real opinion rather than pander to the English commentators like Ramiz does.

**ElRaja** · 17th January 2012, 18:19

athers and aamer, probably the most dour cadence of the commentary combos but very knowledgable.

and its nice to see someone back their views.

**Namak_Halaal** · 17th January 2012, 18:24

Could do with some examples from today's Test Match please.

AZ · 17th January 2012, 18:26

AS doing what he does best, kicking @ss! love it!

**Hamxa89** · 17th January 2012, 18:28

Originally Posted by AZ

AS doing what he does best, kicking @ss! love it!

Any classics to quote?

**spoiled** · 17th January 2012, 18:32

Yeah he is kind of rockstar in the com box

didn't know at all

AZ · 17th January 2012, 18:36

don't remember anything specific at the moment but any time Athers would say something Aamer would say the opposite and rip into him

**intothevoid** · 17th January 2012, 18:39

Example:

AS: I think Ajmals announcement about the Teesra has confused the English - hanging on the back foot and unsure what the bowl is going to do.

Atherton: I think Eng didn't take the Teesra talk seriously at all, they've just been knocked over by a brilliant bowling performance

AS: Well, I think the announcement worked.

hahahahah

**khalil1986** · 17th January 2012, 18:46

Love it compared to Ramiz who agrees with anything other commie says

**ninjafirstslip** · 17th January 2012, 18:47

I dont like him. Him and Arun Lal seem to have this love/hate relationship which kind of comes off a bit like steve davies after a man city game.

**Down2Earth** · 17th January 2012, 18:48

he's a touch boring but to the point. And hasn't sold out like some from across the border.

**Impala_KaifTamasha** · 17th January 2012, 19:17

Wicked commentator

**Blistering Barnacle** · 17th January 2012, 19:19

Personally I think Aamer Sohail is Pak's best commentator.

**HLovesH** · 17th January 2012, 19:20

Forget Ramiz hes the real deal Imagine him and Shastri commentating together woh

**Bilal.0** · 17th January 2012, 19:20

I am tired of Rambo and his comments about ruling the roast. I say that he would say that within 15 mins after he gets in to the comm box.

**AFM** · 17th January 2012, 19:40

He's such a legend! Really liked listening to him today. And he didn't really rip into Athers, both just voiced their opinions, but with mutal respect and admiration. Hope they pair up more often in this series.

Rambo wasn't bad either. But could've been a smoother operator today.

Worse was Beefy. Hardly said anything.

**dilojaanpakistan** · 17th January 2012, 19:42

I like him when is in in com box..he says a lot of good stuff and doesn't back out..the problem start when he is on one of those shows such as bolain kya bakwas hai and he becomre a little bit of rashid latif and sarfaraz nawaz.

**Bilal.0** · 17th January 2012, 19:45

Originally Posted by AFM

He's such a legend! Really liked listening to him today. And he didn't really rip into Athers, both just voiced their opinions, but with mutal respect and admiration. Hope they pair up more often in this series.

Rambo wasn't bad either. But could've been a smoother operator today.

Worse was Beefy. Hardly said anything.

Smooth Operator.. lol.. I like it and yes pun intended.

***sallu*** · 17th January 2012, 19:57

Liked how he maintained that England don't do enough innovative things when playing in the subcontinent despite Athers continuously saying England can't simply change their tried and tested formula.

**KA$H** · 17th January 2012, 20:09

personally I like aamer sohail's blunt talking

he likes to give it to the man!

**Sherlock** · 17th January 2012, 21:17

Prefer Sohail to Raja to be honest. Raja just comes out with cliches and mundane lingo and hardly anything to disprove something that's obvious.

Sohail lays down the stats and isn't scared of backing up what he says.

**PakPassionate** · 17th January 2012, 22:17

Rameez is much better than Sohail.....if Rameez was writing for PP then everyone were praising Rambo...

**intothevoid** · 17th January 2012, 22:20

^ you must be joking?

Ramiz has no opinion on anything - he just agrees with whatever the commentators from the other side blurt out

**Hasnain_786** · 17th January 2012, 22:24

i only remember him when he called Strauss "Stross"

**Legend Killer** · 17th January 2012, 22:25

Aamer Sohail has always been my favourite commentator, he is miles better than Rambo

**Pk-zindabaad** · 17th January 2012, 22:49

any examples guys? missed it?

**intothevoid** · 17th January 2012, 23:14

Originally Posted by intothevoid

Example:

AS: I think Ajmals announcement about the Teesra has confused the English - hanging on the back foot and unsure what the bowl is going to do.

Atherton: I think Eng didn't take the Teesra talk seriously at all, they've just been knocked over by a brilliant bowling performance

AS: Well, I think the announcement worked.

hahahahah

This which I posted above

Another example:

Atherton started mentioning the fact that many in Pakistan have expressed frustration with Misbah ultra defensive, safety first approach.

AS stopped him right there and said, well they have achieved a 60% win rate in tests and 78% in ODIs, so what is there to complain about?

Athers didn't really know what to add at that point other than agree haha

**AdeelSabih** · 17th January 2012, 23:29

No one can beat my youngsta beauty

**tab84** · 18th January 2012, 02:37

I don't agree with most of the the stuff he says, but he has his own opinion and says it like he sees it. We should respect that. Different opinions, points of view and ideas cause for better commentary. Most of the time during games involving subcontinent teams i drown out the commentary. you just know what is going to be said.

**Sohaib** · 18th January 2012, 02:45

He sure also made Athers clueless when he persisted with the notion of having Grame Swann to bowl early on.

And yes, he's not most of exciting commentators with all that enthusiasm but he sure is one of my favourite commentator from the time I'm listening to his commentary. Straight to the point.

**khalil1986** · 18th January 2012, 02:47

Originally Posted by intothevoid

^ you must be joking?

Ramiz has no opinion on anything - he just agrees with whatever the commentators from the other side blurt out

This. Ramiz is by far the most boring ever.

**ddss** · 18th January 2012, 05:56

Rameez>Amir=Waqar

But theyre all good.

**insaftak** · 18th January 2012, 13:15

LOL.

he did it again.

Atherton goes on and talks about how conditions are bad for bowlers and amir replies with not if you are waqar or waseem.

LOL!

AZ · 18th January 2012, 14:02

haha yes indeed good spot IT!

Aamer with another tracer bullet.

**Shoaib Naveed** · 18th January 2012, 14:08

Amir's grammar and delivery is cringeworthy....but he has always been insightful and a straight shooter.

**Afridirocks** · 18th January 2012, 14:12

hes quite a serious commentator, if he can add a bit of humour in his commentary that would be nice, otherwise hes not bad

**Ashraful_Rox** · 18th January 2012, 14:12

Amir is better than Ramiz. Amir pwns Atherton like crazy!

**Cpt. Rishwat** · 18th January 2012, 15:47

He's actually been quite diplomatic so far in this series. I would expect him to start letting his mouth go once the game gets down to the nitty gritty.

Incidentally, good thinking by Sky to keep him away from Botham in the commentary box. Ramiz is much better suited to saying yes sir, no sir to Beefy. If Amir and Botham were in the same box we'd have WWIII on our hands

**Wasim_Waqar** · 18th January 2012, 16:18

I've heard aamir and beefy in comm box a few years ago- they were fine

**CORNERED-TIGER** · 18th January 2012, 16:26

way better then rameez

**Khurram_Shehzad** · 18th January 2012, 20:47

both Ramiz and Aamir Sohail are nuts....Imran Khan was the best Pakistani commentator.....But he is not interested in cricket anymore

**AFM** · 18th January 2012, 20:52

Originally Posted by insaftak

LOL.

he did it again.

Atherton goes on and talks about how conditions are bad for bowlers and amir replies with not if you are waqar or waseem.

LOL!

How is that pwning? We don't have either

or

in the team. And conditions are bad for bowlers - none of the bowlers on show can take the pitch out of the equation like those two.

**Saj** · 19th January 2012, 01:04

Of the three Pakistani commentators Aamir's technical knowledge is far superior to Waqar and Rameez.

He may not use flash words, or have catchphrases, or try to be friendly with the other commentators but he knows his stuff.

He says it how he sees it and I respect him for that.

**VolcanicAsh** · 19th January 2012, 01:05

Amir Sohail along with Waqar are very good commentators. What I like about Sohail is he keeps bringing up the Teesra even though Ajmal hasn't even bowled it, putting more doubts into the fragile minds of English batsman, I hope the rest of our media take a cue from Sohail and start writhing about the Teesra and the difficulties of scoring on this pitch before the English innings.

**Saj** · 20th January 2012, 01:19

Aamir's just confirmed to me that he's commentating for the entire series versus England.

AZ · 20th January 2012, 01:22

his gentle trolling of Atherton today was masterful...Athers actually believed AS cared about team England's problems.

**Saj** · 20th January 2012, 01:25

Tomorrow we'll have Aamir Sohail's review of the first test

**waqar_ahmad** · 20th January 2012, 01:51

Originally Posted by AZ

his gentle trolling of Atherton today was masterful...Athers actually believed AS cared about team England's problems.

Aamir rocks! One of the best commentators.

I remember how, he once pwned Mike Haysman. And after pwning him, literally made fun of him about how easy it all was

**swaziboy** · 20th January 2012, 02:25

Originally Posted by waqar_ahmad

Aamir rocks! One of the best commentators.

I remember how, he once pwned Mike Haysman. And after pwning him, literally made fun of him about how easy it all was

NO he didnt. It was the other way around. Mike pwned sohail and that was the end of sohail's commentary stint for a long time. Sohail actually wanted to fight Mike on air.

I also remember Symcox pwning Sohail about the Wallabies (rugby) and sohail was looking in the zoo. classic stuff!! i wonder if there;s a video on youtube

**Yanky Panky** · 20th January 2012, 09:34

Aamir Sohail's commentary is as rash and irrational as was his behavior during the Bangalore WC QF in 1996 when he showed a fist to Venkatesh Prasad and then immediately got bowled.

Today ENG were still 9 wickets down when he asked Bumble, "Would this defeat leave any mental scars to England team?" I mean ***.

He has nothing other than "in your face" "pro-Pakistan wannabe" attitude which does not suit a professional commentator. Someone needs to remind him that he no longer wears the helmet.

**Mcgrath** · 20th January 2012, 09:40

Originally Posted by Hasnain_786

i only remember him when he called Strauss "Stross"

same.. lol but he is streets ahead of the likes of wasim akram when it comes to pakistani commentators.

**ninjafirstslip** · 20th January 2012, 09:50

he comes off angry and annoyed, does not seem to be enjoying the test. Commentators should look at tony and the aus boys on how to keep the viewers happy.

**Amoeba** · 20th January 2012, 09:52

He's as bad as the rest of them.
The purpose of a commentator is to provide insightful analysis. He is an irksome character who doesn't have much to say. No better than Rameez who tries to come across as a nice guy, but still has nothing to say!

**Mcgrath** · 20th January 2012, 10:01

Originally Posted by ninjafirstslip

he comes off angry and annoyed, does not seem to be enjoying the test. Commentators should look at tony and the aus boys on how to keep the viewers happy.

the fool needs to be removed from channel 9 as soon as possible.. but wont happen

**ninjafirstslip** · 20th January 2012, 10:03

^ only indians have a dislike for him

**Yanky Panky** · 20th January 2012, 10:03

And I don't understand why he tries to be Sir Ian equal? He is nowhere near the calibre of Beefy's cricketing talents - both playing and analytical. I think PP'ers think just because he said some stuff against Beefy to some GEO host, that there is some animosity between the two. I doubt Botham even knows anything exists. It is not like the real stuff that exists between Botham and Chappelli.

**Mcgrath** · 20th January 2012, 10:06

Originally Posted by ninjafirstslip

^ only indians have a dislike for him

lol, not really.. his jibes at indians are the only fun part about him. He annoys the hell out of me.

**Yanky Panky** · 20th January 2012, 10:07

remove Tony? are u serious?

All of Channel Nine's team is legendary. Top drawer stuff and they are the leaders in this profession.

Next comes the SKY team.

Super Sport (Saffers) suck.

Team BCCI is pathetic.

Sri lankans are a joke.

Kiwis are too pro-NZ

**Mcgrath** · 20th January 2012, 10:09

Originally Posted by Yanky Panky

remove Tony? are u serious?

All of Channel Nine's team is legendary. Top drawer stuff and they are the leaders in this profession.

Next comes the SKY team.

Super Sport (Saffers) suck.

Team BCCI is pathetic.

Sri lankans are a joke.

Kiwis are too pro-NZ

lol, didnt know greig had so many fans.. he is only tolerable during the india series though. India has THE worst bunch of commentators you will find... gavaskar, shastri and bhogle

**ninjafirstslip** · 20th January 2012, 10:10

channel 9 best cricket service by a mile. Love the banter, and they all know what they are saying.
No bcci/AC money means they actually mean what they speak.

Shastri...

**Yanky Panky** · 20th January 2012, 10:13

Yeah, but Sourav Ganguly is an exception. Dada does seem to speak his mind. Early days though...let's see how he ends up.

Shastri would make a fine analyst only if he resigns from the BCCI payroll. It seems he holds back 90% of what he really wants to say.

**Ryankhan** · 20th January 2012, 12:58

WOW AMIR u rock buddy, damn i missed the match only saw little bit of it. but would have loved to see Amir trashing M.A

**Amoeba** · 20th January 2012, 13:27

Atherton is a very well educated person with erudite views. Amir is just trash.
I find his efforts quite sad - befitting a man of his low class and education.
Strange people enjoy Amir showing himself up.

**emclub** · 20th January 2012, 14:07

After Pakistan took England's last wicket there were 15 runs still to get and Aamir goes 'And an emphatic win for Pakistan' LOL

**AdeelSabih** · 20th January 2012, 14:09

Originally Posted by Saj

Tomorrow we'll have Aamir Sohail's review of the first test

Pakpassion

Originally Posted by Mcgrath

the fool needs to be removed from channel 9 as soon as possible.. but wont happen

Definitely Ravi Shahtri fan?

Originally Posted by Amoeba

Atherton is a very well educated person with erudite views. Amir is just trash.
I find his efforts quite sad - befitting a man of his low class and education.
Strange people enjoy Amir showing himself up.

Every other Englishmen is educated. Well as far as Aamir bhai is concern, during his commentary he more emphasis on technical aspect of the game which fans found boring.

**Easa** · 20th January 2012, 14:31

I think he's frankly terrible as a commentator. Alright for the occasional caustic one liner, I guess, but has very little to offer apart from that.

**1137moiz** · 20th January 2012, 14:37

Sohail is better than Rameez ut not a patch on the best Pakistan commentator, Youngsta Beauty Waqar Younis

**1137moiz** · 20th January 2012, 14:38

Skysports and Channel 9 are generally brilliant but Tony Greig (states the obvious, drones all the time, product places and has no real value to offer) and Mark Nicholas (no explanation needed) are horrible.

**PTI tsunami** · 20th January 2012, 15:11

And I don't understand why he tries to be Sir Ian equal? He is nowhere near the calibre of Beefy's cricketing talents - both playing and analytical. I think PP'ers think just because he said some stuff against Beefy to some GEO host, that there is some animosity between the two. I doubt Botham even knows anything exists. It is not like the real stuff that exists between Botham and Chappelli.

At least amir has a world cup winners medal 

**khalil1986** · 20th January 2012, 15:30

Atherton and Hussain are brilliant though and bumble is great fun.

**Paradox** · 20th January 2012, 15:34

What I find even funnier is that him and Ian do commentary together in the first place, who can forget 1992

AZ · 20th January 2012, 15:37

Originally Posted by PTI tsunami

And I don't understand why he tries to be Sir Ian equal? He is nowhere near the calibre of Beefy's cricketing talents - both playing and analytical. I think PP'ers think just because he said some stuff against Beefy to some GEO host, that there is some animosity between the two. I doubt Botham even knows anything exists. It is not like the real stuff that exists between Botham and Chappelli.

At least amir has a world cup winners medal 

someone clearly needs to brush up on their cricket history trivia.

re: Botham and Chappell - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/cri...park-feud.html

**James** · 20th January 2012, 15:42

I don't mind him, I liked the Bell LBW yesterday

'Zat is a WRONG reeview!'

**BoomBoomCricket** · 20th January 2012, 16:02

The difference between Aamir Sohail and Ramiz in the commentary box is evident – I prefer Sohail as a commentator – he is not shy to voice his opinions and doesn’t necessarily look to side with his fellow commentator – he sticks up for what he believes in rather than ranting on like Rambo at times … Atherton asked him why the fans are so frustrated at Misbah’s brand of cricket back in Pakistan despite the team winning matches – he defended his answer and approach with logic and Atherton resigned from the debate – if Ramiz was asked the same question he’d have been ranting on with the fellow commentator about this and that… Aamir Sohail once said 5 years ago that Hafeez and Taufeeq were the best opening pair in the country from the people who he’s coached at the Academy – he got his assessment spot on in the end and had the final laugh

**ash 68** · 20th January 2012, 16:17

I like "Strraawwwsss"

**MR__KHAN__JI** · 28th January 2012, 13:48

Somebody bring this guy in to help run Pak cricket!

He was selector back in the Inzi Bob era... and generally is spot on with his comments...

"Pakistan cricket is not is usual aggressive self... its doen in the dumps... it has average players... you cant expect them to play aggressive cricket"

**Hamza_** · 28th January 2012, 13:51

Indeed, he is a Great person!

**ninjafirstslip** · 28th January 2012, 13:52

still scares me. :moto

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