Thoughts on Athar Ali Khan's commentary?

[jnaveen1980]

His fake excitement is the most annoying thing. I had to mute whenever he talked. He has been doing commentary for so long. But he just doesn't have any sense of when to sound excited when not to.

 

[Rajdeep]

And he is still A LOT better than the absolute cringeworthy trio of Ravi Shastri, Manjrekar and Bhogle.

Well, not many will agree with you on this.

Ravi Shastri has one of the best voices of all time. He was there working for Sky Sports this summer and outclassed all including Nasser & Artherton during the hundreds tournament. Thats why SKY gave him the main programs like doing toss in the finals, match presentation etc. His voice is iconic in cricket.

Harsha Bhogle is a trained radio commentator who started doing cricket in Australian radio back in early 90s. An Indian accent presenting cricket in radio was unheard off in Australia on those days.

Are you seriously telling me that Athar Ali Khan is better than them? Lol.

Sanju Manju is very poor though but still is better than Athar Ali.

 

[Rana]

Love this guy

He makes Bangladesh matches so exciting

 

[MenInG]

“I think for youngsters watching Babar Azam bat, it is a treat. It is very special. They’ll be glued to their TV just to watch him bat. He is one of the finest in the world. Such a great addition to the Rangpur Riders,” Athar Ali Khan on BPL...

 

[MenInG]

Joining us for the Pak v BD Test series!

 

[sweep_shot]

Athar Ali Khan's ancestors were from Uttar Pradesh of India.

Saw this on Wikipedia.

Interesting.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Athar Ali Khan is already confident that Bangladesh might win the 1st Test against Pakistan.

 

[Dhakar Pola]

Worst commentator alive.

 

[MenInG]

Worst commentator alive.

One can say wears his heart on his sleeve!

 

[Dhakar Pola]

One can say wears his heart on his sleeve!

And his brain on his knees.

If you don't get my post there is a proverb in Bangla that stupid people have their brain on their knees

 

[Hectic]

Giving this fool a chance to gloat is the most embarrassing moment ever for Pakistan cricket. Every single person employed by the PCB need to be forced to listen to his final commentary stint on repeat until they get their act together.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

This guy has been through so much pain.

20 or so years of beatings.

Let him have his moment. Congrats to him and all Bangladeshis.

 

[Dhakar Pola]

This guy has been through so much pain.

20 or so years of beatings.

Let him have his moment. Congrats to him and all Bangladeshis.

No. He is not the only Bangladeshi that suffered. No one is as embarrassing as him

 

[bones]

Athar Ali Khan is alongside Ramiz Raja, Russel Arnold, Ranjit Fernando and Sivaraanamakiraishan.

They make my ears bleed. It's not just the content but the tone and the voice itself.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Athar Ali Khan is already confident that Bangladesh might win the 1st Test against Pakistan.

And he wasn't wrong as the 117 lead was the tip of the iceberg and then he's seen many Pak collapses over 20 years to have made that comment and see where they are now.

 

[Bhaijaan]

So happy for him for finally having his moment

 

[BouncerGuy]

A very excited Ather enjoying the limelight that a Bangladesh victory has got for him and his team.

 

[AAli98]

Just put him in the stands with the rest of Bangladesh fans cheerlead with them.

 

[sweep_shot]

Athar Ali Khan has muhajir background. His ancestors were originally from Uttar Pradesh, India. They settled in Bangladesh.

 

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A true pioneer of modern commentary.
Extremely articulate with a soothing voice that can put a baby to sleep.
This generation's Benaud, to be honest as silence is his hallmark

 

[sweep_shot]

A true pioneer of modern commentary.
Extremely articulate with a soothing voice that can put a baby to sleep.
This generation's Benaud, to be honest as silence is his hallmark

He has been a commentator for over 20 years.

 

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He has been a commentator for over 20 years.

Well deserved! May he continue for eternity and bless our eardrums

 

[gazza619]

Athar is better than Sunny bhai.

 

[ElRaja]

Athar is better than Sunny bhai.

my word, what a statement

 

[ElRaja]

for all the hate he gets, theres something about hearing athar, and moreso shamim chaudhary that gives me nostalgic vibes of my childhood watching random cricket games.