Ravi Shastri talking about Pakistan losing to Ireland:

[sunny_155]

Today when India was playing against Ireland, Ravi Shastri had to say a lot about Pakistan, he just wanted to mention Pakistan somewhere, but the way he said it was funny, Pakistan were out of the tournament because of Ireland... But he forgot to mention his team who also lost against Bangladesh lol... Don't worry Shastri your India will be out of this tournament soon.

[Badsha]

For Gods sake...he was just doing his job.

[Wasim_Waqar]

Ravi is a good commentator: one of the better Indian commentators going around. I like him

SO what,didn't we lose to them?

[Afridirocks]

ravi is a good and fair commentator

[asad100101]

Tum logo ney to baigmaat ki bhee chotii kerdi hai,,,,so much scrutiny for nothing.

[najam2007]

Originally Posted by sunny_155 Today when India was playing against Ireland, Ravi Shastri had to say a lot about Pakistan, he just wanted to mention Pakistan somewhere, but the way he said it was funny, Pakistan were out of the tournament because of Ireland... But he forgot to mention his team who also lost against Bangladesh lol... Don't worry Shastri your India will be out of this tournament soon.

lol....well said it.

[Strike!]

Pointless thread.

[zeikz123]

hahaha some people enjoy to whine and cry about every little thing, it was not only shastri who mentioned it today but rameez raja mentioned it a day ago, was that bad as well? should we hate on anyone who has nothing good to say about pakistan, we should hate on everyone who brings up anything but a victory about pakistan ...

[Indiafan]

I dont think it was Shastri's fault. The channel had bought some footage of the Ireland-Pak match and was showcasing it as Ireland's finest hour. So of course Shastri had to comment on it

[pakistan_pride1]

one sided commentator always favoring india
he has made a lot of blunders when he commented

[161 KPH]

Tbh I actually quite enjoy Ravi's commentary.

[Indiafan]

Originally Posted by pakistan_pride1 one sided commentator always favoring india he has made a lot of blunders when he commented

Really? I have found him equally passionate no matter who is winning?

[james_bond]

Shastri is one of the better commentator, even all indian commentators have been nice to pak players, they always praise them, infact if iam not wrong it was shastri who call afridi BOOM BOOM for the first time... then Harsha Bhogle, i cant forget his commentary in that semifinal against south africa in t20. Manjrekar is always a treat to listen.
In Short, this threas is just useless.

[emclub]

Shastri is a good guy, pointless thread indeed...........I will always remember him as the coiner of 'Boom Boom'.....

[ascher]

Originally Posted by sunny_155 Today when India was playing against Ireland, Ravi Shastri had to say a lot about Pakistan, he just wanted to mention Pakistan somewhere, but the way he said it was funny, Pakistan were out of the tournament because of Ireland... But he forgot to mention his team who also lost against Bangladesh lol... Don't worry Shastri your India will be out of this tournament soon.

This is the typical childish introspection that even our apparently adult posters stoop to when talking in indo-pak context, TBH WITH YOU, it's really disturbing.

Well he mentioned only pak vs ireland contest because guess what..It was Ireland who he wanted to shed light on not bangladesh (cause not only did they already have their fair share of positive rhetoric, so much so that it has started to get to their heads, but in case you haven't noticed they weren't playing either)

[Dann]

ravi shastri is a good commentator.

and if hes a lil biased towards India so what, hes Indian, just like Ramiz supports Pakistan. Overall though hes pretty neutral and knows a lot about cricket and talks about valid points.

[SAF]

Without Shasti, there would be no boom boom. So watch it!

[James]

Nothing wrong with a bit of proud bias if the commentator still makes many valid and impartial points at other junctures

[enigmatic_stani]

I remember him being very excited when Afridi dished out the 45 ball Kanpur massacre in India. Hardly one sided.

[octavian]

Shastri is a good guy. one of the fairest commies around.

[naqlipathan]

Originally Posted by sunny_155 Today when India was playing against Ireland, Ravi Shastri had to say a lot about Pakistan, he just wanted to mention Pakistan somewhere, but the way he said it was funny, Pakistan were out of the tournament because of Ireland... But he forgot to mention his team who also lost against Bangladesh lol... Don't worry Shastri your India will be out of this tournament soon.

Shastri is one of the fairest commentators in the world.

Arun Lal and Gavaskar are the most biased Indian commentators, according to me.

Holding, Shastri, Boycott and Dean Jones are probably the most unbiased

[Abdullah22]

Originally Posted by Badsha For Gods sake...he was just doing his job.

Ahhhh... rrrright talking about Pakistan when it's India vs Ireland?

If he couldn't live without mentioning Ireland's heroics he could have talked about the most recent one, couldn't he?

[zarak]

Originally Posted by Indiafan Really? I have found him equally passionate no matter who is winning?

Yeah hes pretty neutral..does get a bit more passionate over India..but that is expected from any commentator

[zarak]

Originally Posted by Abdullah22 Ahhhh... rrrright talking about Pakistan when it's India vs Ireland? If he couldn't live without mentioning Ireland's heroics he could have talked about the most recent one, couldn't he?

It was the first real defining moment for Ireland. You have to mention in, your carried away brother

[Indiafan]

Originally Posted by Abdullah22 Ahhhh... rrrright talking about Pakistan when it's India vs Ireland? If he couldn't live without mentioning Ireland's heroics he could have talked about the most recent one, couldn't he?

Not when the TV screen was showing replays of 2007

[nsaviguru]

Ravi Shastri The Commentator Against Pakistan


Shastri clearly has a biased against Pakistan, he surely wanted to rub it in and remind Pak fans of their darkest day in international cricket, by the reaction it has clearly worked.

Ravi Shastri = "LEGEND"

[octavian]

Originally Posted by nsaviguru Ravi Shastri The Commentator Against Pakistan Shastri clearly has a biased against Pakistan, he surely wanted to rub it in and remind Pak fans of their darkest day in international cricket, by the reaction it has clearly worked. Ravi Shastri = "LEGEND"

looks like somebody's thread got merged.

[nsaviguru]

Originally Posted by octavian looks like somebody's thread got merged.

No "octavian" unlike others (cough, cough YOU) I realize my boundaries, and would never make a thread out of something as useless as this. By the way I am sure you have realized by now that I am being "sarcastic" with my post. But knowing you I highly doubt it.

[lipton]

Ravi has a point there.

[shahrukh619]

lol man, we can't take anything from Indian comentators . IF this was said by some other comentator who was not Indian, i don't think a thread would had been made, but when an Indian says, surely there will be one guy who will make a thread about it.

[cric-chat72]

My word - I really can't believe that people can be so sensitive!! A player - past or former - doesn't rate Pakistan and suddenly he's the devil. A player say's Pakistan are dangerous and he's the man. If a commentator says a positive thing about Pakistan, let's replay it again. uf he says anything negative, lets get rid of him. If he dares to mention a Pakistan defeat of the past - even when it's closely related to the current situation - then who the heck is he to insult Pakistan?

Unbelievable.

[kingusama92]

I suppose this thread is an excellent reminder for all posters that one's point of view when listening to someone MATTERS.

An Irishman would have listened to Shastri's comments and been beaming ear to ear.

Neutral fans would listen to his comments and not really pay attention as what he was stating is mere fact.

A Pakistani (like the OP) would consider it as an insult and bias on the part of Shastri because we lost that match. All depends on perspective.

Shastri's comments would have been sinister if he brought it up during a random match. If that was the case it would have been a CLEAR sign of poking fun at Pakistan. However, these comments were made after the Ireland-Pakistan highlights were shown and during a match featuring Ireland!

Where is the bias in that?! Nowhere.

[Indiafan]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 I suppose this thread is an excellent reminder for all posters that one's point of view when listening to someone MATTERS. An Irishman would have listened to Shastri's comments and been beaming ear to ear. Neutral fans would listen to his comments and not really pay attention as what he was stating is mere fact. A Pakistani (like the OP) would consider it as an insult and bias on the part of Shastri because we lost that match. All depends on perspective. Shastri's comments would have been sinister if he brought it up during a random match. If that was the case it would have been a CLEAR sign of poking fun at Pakistan. However, these comments were made after the Ireland-Pakistan highlights were shown and during a match featuring Ireland! Where is the bias in that?! Nowhere.

Actually, if you see, most people on this thread, including Pak fans, have echoed your point. so kudos to them. Its only a small minority who have tried to find some bias

[Schickelgruber]

[akhtar fan]

Person who started this thread is right!!
The way he was talking about that irish-pak match
was different, and for sure bezti yaad karwa rha tha!!!!
Agr ireland ka score 250 hota to india ki bi phat jati aaj.

[kingusama92]

Originally Posted by Indiafan Actually, if you see, most people on this thread, including Pak fans, have echoed your point. so kudos to them. Its only a small minority who have tried to find some bias

My post was directed to the OP's point of view and how he overreacted.

One's point of view tends to shape the way they hear things. It's common.

Fair play to most posters in this thread as they have been sensible about the whole thing.

[Indiafan]

Originally Posted by kingusama92 My post was directed to the OP's point of view and how he overreacted. One's point of view tends to shape the way they hear things. It's common. Fair play to most posters in this thread as they have been sensible about the whole thing.

Yeah i know. I was just lauding those posters who stuck with what right

[hamzamunir]

Ravi is a great commentator and is miles ahead when it comes to our very own Rameez. Infact Rameez likes to have a go on our players and Ravi is one of those few who praises Pakistani team. I don't get why you over react on such a small thing. Stupidity at its best.

[in_cutter]

Too many sensitive posters. Shastri is the best commentator from the sub-continent.

All he did was stated FACTS.

p.s..listening to Manjrekar/Gavaskar together is so aaarghh. Thank god Arun Lal is not around

[Kriketer]

Grow up you kids. Not everything is anti-Pakistani.

He stated the facts, nothing wrong with that. Indian commentators also admired Ireland fight against their team. Not everyone is biased. Ravi Shashtri and Sanjay Manjrekar are one of the most neutral commentators going around.

[ZenBowman]

Agree with everyone here, Shastri is actually quite good - Manjrekar/Gavaskar are terrible, they are like cheerleaders, especially when Sachin is batting.

Shastri and Harsha are the two best Indian commentators. Apart from them the only people that would be good at commentary from the subcontinent are Imran Khan and Wasim.

[Kriketer]

Ravi is also the founder of the famous beastly term `Boom Boom Afridi`

[MalikMohsin]

He is fine commentator, and very passionate i must say. That may have appeared somehow overreaction, but it's all fair when it comes to Pakistan - India business. I don't mind at all. Pakistani commentators shouldn't be treated like this when their reactions appears to be mixed in India case.

Anyways, if we accept that Pakistan lost to Ireland in 2007 with heart on it, then we won't be bothered at all even if some commentators deliberately try to insert salt on the wound. I am not bothered at all. It's time you guys should stop behaving like Tendulkar fans. Grow up and man up.

In fact, WC 2007 was blessing in disguise for Pakistan. Because of that, has motivated Pakistan team to do better especially in WC T20 2007, 2009, 2010, and also Champion Trophy. Right now, Pakistan is off to the great start in WC 2011.

Pakistan, in spite of being vulnerable team has managed to live up with expectation while the team like India with full of match winners surrounded (their opinions), and stable team, yet has to advance to above first round after the WC T20 2007.

We have to lose before we overcome with great difficulties to dominate just like the nation is in very unbearable position, but to overcome with great difficulties, then invade India, after that, leads to Palestine to save our brothers and sisters. So, learn to be patience, and be strong in the times like this.

[shahrukh619]

Originally Posted by ZenBowman Agree with everyone here, Shastri is actually quite good - Manjrekar/Gavaskar are terrible, they are like cheerleaders, especially when Sachin is batting. Shastri and Harsha are the two best Indian commentators. Apart from them the only people that would be good at commentary from the subcontinent are Imran Khan and Wasim.

Harsha is like the best man, he rocks.. Imran Khan is actaully not that good in commentary. Hes good as being a half time guest, but not as a comentator.

[Afridi_Fan]

They (Espnstar) don't even think that BD beating India was an upset. They brought biggest upsets of the WC, and there was no mention of it.

Tells me how high the Indian standards have gone.

[IPLFan]

Originally Posted by sunny_155 Today when India was playing against Ireland, Ravi Shastri had to say a lot about Pakistan, he just wanted to mention Pakistan somewhere, but the way he said it was funny, Pakistan were out of the tournament because of Ireland... But he forgot to mention his team who also lost against Bangladesh lol... Don't worry Shastri your India will be out of this tournament soon.

he did state a fact.. Pakistan did lose to Ireland.. get real OP.. wake up

[TigerJat]

we did lose that match, one of the worst losses ever for our team

I find Ravi to be a decent comentrator

[Awesome_Username]

What a dastardly deed!! Evil personified.

I can only imagine the planning that would have gone into this hideous offence. Shastri, Gavaskar, Shahrukh, Tendulkar, Bal Thackeray, Gandhi, Imran Farhat, Rakhi Sawant and that guy Veena sort of slept with when she went on that show, all sitting in their lair under the Taj Mahal and coming up with this monstrous scheme to defame the Pakistani cricket team yet again.

Evil. Pure evil.

[emclub]

Originally Posted by Awesome_Username What a dastardly deed!! Evil personified. I can only imagine the planning that would have gone into this hideous offence. Shastri, Gavaskar, Shahrukh, Tendulkar, Bal Thackeray, Gandhi, Imran Farhat, Rakhi Sawant and that guy Veena sort of slept with when she went on that show, all sitting in their layer under the Taj Mahal and coming up with this monstrous scheme to defame the Pakistani cricket team yet again. Evil. Pure evil.

That was funny IMO