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[VIDEO] Ramiz Raja’s commentary, post-match presentations, and analysis

People are being to harsh , rajas a good guy comes out with the bongiyan now again but I don't mind him he is a likeable character.
 
aliasad1998 said:
I thought about that for ages. Trying to decipher it. Then I gave up. Can someone help?
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Was it a six which went over his head? I think ramiz was joking he needed a visa to catch a plane to get to the ball. But he couldn't catch it as he didn't have one

He tried to make a pun on Weise/visa, which is not too bad
 
Indiafan said:
Was it a six which went over his head? I think ramiz was joking he needed a visa to catch a plane to get to the ball. But he couldn't catch it as he didn't have one

He tried to make a pun on Weise/visa, which is not too bad
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Well at least one of us can understand Rambo these days :))
 
observer1 said:
There's over a million Pakistanis in the UK and US.

Many have media experience. Stop this small thinking. Ramiz Raja isn't just bad, he is shocking.

There is no difference between his commentary today and games he commentated in over 20 years ago
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Definitley not small thinking, but tell me which Pakistani ex-cricketers you would have commentating instead? Not much difference between most, all have flaws (as do many non-pak commentators).
 
Rameez: "Mujeeb isn't getting much turn with the ball, don't understand it at all. Looks completely ineffective and should have been used in the powerplay."

Next three balls = three induced false shots including an lbw appeal (barely grazed the bat otherwise plumb) and a second that barely misses the stumps
 
"That ball goes down to third man... mid on sorry, I was looking at the camera from the opposite angle"

"And that's slapped, put away... to the fielder for one run"
 
Thunderbolt14 said:
"And that's slapped, put away... to the fielder for one run"
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Hear this so frequently from Indian regional commentators....

"Oh what a shot that's going a long way.....bounces just in front of the short fine leg fielder.... :)))
 
He's awful.

This isn't a personal attack. I'm sure he is a nice guy in person.

As a commentator, he has never changed.
 
He is still the best commentator in Pakistan. He isn’t perfect and makes mistakes but he is the best we have. He is also on the MCC committee so he is highly respected in the game.
 
Hasan123 said:
He is still the best commentator in Pakistan. He isn’t perfect and makes mistakes but he is the best we have. He is also on the MCC committee so he is highly respected in the game.
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Hes a joke im afraid Hes a laughing stock and frankly an embarrasment
 
observer1 said:
He's awful.

This isn't a personal attack. I'm sure he is a nice guy in person.

As a commentator, he has never changed.
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He's actually regressed quite a bit. He used to be pretty decent in his early days, when he didn't search for clever words. I still think that if he tries to keep it simple, he'd be much better off.
 
I mean which professional starts a post match interview with the words "you have got a long name."

Tom Kohler-Cadmore looked totally perplexed.
 
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Saj said:
I mean which professional starts a post match interview with the words "you have got a long name."

Tom Kohler-Cadmore looked totally perplexed.
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Most commentators dont do their homework, and are unprepared. I seen those IPL foreign commentators, unable to pronounce players name right, or even not knowing their basic details
 
Rambo was decent before but u can tell the last few years hes half assing it now and he coasts by and is regressing knowing he is untouchable at this stage
 
Ramiz is appalling lol. I'd always ALWAYS have genuine specialists do commentary like Wasim etc because then atleast you get decent analysis on either bowling/batting. Ramiz has no idea about either. He's just there to propagate stereotypes and cliches with repeated puns for cheap laughs.

The only reason he's still there is because he's got a decent voice for commentary and has become a bit of a fixture for PAK matches, just like Nasser for ENG, Doully for NZ, Daryll/Haysman for SA etc.
 
Speaking of Ramiz Raja... He hasn't been appearing in couple of last PSL matches I have seen and they have bought in Aamir Sohail
 
Third Man said:
He's actually regressed quite a bit. He used to be pretty decent in his early days, when he didn't search for clever words. I still think that if he tries to keep it simple, he'd be much better off.
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This

He tried to be funny use puns and big words out of context It makes him look silly

He ll have more success being natural like he was 15 yrs ago
 
Good shot by the left-hander.

The left-hander was nearly run out.

This whilst the batsmen at the crease were Ben Dunk and Fakhar Zaman (both left-handers).
 
Lovely straight drive from Babar

Rambo "That's what happens when you are bowling to a good bowler" :)
 
At some point during the SA innings:

'He has given the inning some impetus, some lift, some boost'

It is like Rambo is preparing for the GRE.
 
God, he's pathetic! Contrived british accent, limited vocabulary and misuse of the words he does know. All capped with pronouncing South Africa as South Afreeka, he's a national embarrassment, just as Harsha Bhogle is India's.
 
Pace said:
God, he's pathetic! Contrived british accent, limited vocabulary and misuse of the words he does know. All capped with pronouncing South Africa as South Afreeka, he's a national embarrassment, just as Harsha Bhogle is India's.
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Wouldn't call his vocabulary limited. Harsha is fantastic I find, very well spoken.
 
Ramiz's response to a dropped catch, missed run out, misfield etc: "that was not needed"

I'm confused. When are any of the above "ever needed"?
 
I feel for him at times.

How embarrassing must it be for him to see Pakistan struggle day in and out against low class sides. Sure he’s not the modern embodiment of Richie Benaud, but there’s no way that anyone here would be as level headed as he is when Pakistan is struggling
 
Tubs said:
Wouldn't call his vocabulary limited. Harsha is fantastic I find, very well spoken.
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I view his repeated canned phrases and out of context usage of "big" words as plenty of evidence of a limited vocabulary. I also think he's constantly translating from Urdu as he speaks.
Harsha has the language down but has never played the game yet talks as if he's a tenured retired test player. There have been plenty of commentators who have not played the game at the highest level but they temper there opinions accordingly. Harsha comes across as a prepubescent teen trying to fit in amongst the adults. I don't care how astute your observations are, but when it comes to reading the pitch, field placement, psyche of the team, squad composition .etc. I want to hear from a Nasir or a Pointing or a Sangakara, not a nerd that no one picked for their team even during gully cricket.
 
Ramiz on Pak bowlers performances in the 3rd T20I

“During the innings break, I was ready to pull Pakistan bowlers’ pants down in tonight’s analysis but Babar Azam innings helped me cool down. Babar played the finest T20 innings of his career. In fact, you will not get to see a more beautiful innings that this in international cricket"

“You cannot forget Mohammad Rizwan’s contribution at all. He was fasting but still his fitness wasn’t compromised and he gave it his all. Rizwan gave rhythm to the run chase with his singles and inside out drives. He set out a blistering platform in the initial part of the innings, and then Babar Azam took over"
 
MenInG said:
Ramiz on Pak bowlers performances in the 3rd T20I

“During the innings break, I was ready to pull Pakistan bowlers’ pants down in tonight’s analysis but Babar Azam innings helped me cool down. Babar played the finest T20 innings of his career. In fact, you will not get to see a more beautiful innings that this in international cricket"

“You cannot forget Mohammad Rizwan’s contribution at all. He was fasting but still his fitness wasn’t compromised and he gave it his all. Rizwan gave rhythm to the run chase with his singles and inside out drives. He set out a blistering platform in the initial part of the innings, and then Babar Azam took over"
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"Ready to pull pakistan bowlers pants down"

Why would you say this?
 
Very personable and my fav commentator. Has a good sense of humor
 
Zaz said:
"Ready to pull pakistan bowlers pants down"

Why would you say this?
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:)) he said something along the lines of "the bowlers have a lot of spunk" or something as well recently. im starting to think he isn't as naïve as we think and he does this on purposes
 
gazza619 said:
Has a lot of humour. Not sure on the taste of the humour though at times.
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It's entertaining. Because of his friendly non confrontational nature he can get away with anything too.He's not jingoistic either.
 
The only reason I can think of, that certain posters consider Ramiz even a slightly good commentator, is that they just haven't heard much good commentary.

Ramiz isn't getting better, he's getting worse. Because he knows he will always get a gig commentating Pakistan's matches.

His most annoying new habit is how he says three similar words in succession while giving his "analysis"

Example:

"So he's just got to reassess, reevaluate, rejig his approach his approach here"

The guy doesn't know how to do commentary. He will either talk in cliches for 5 overs, keep saying stuff like this to show off his vocabulary or get players out by praising them. Btw I have lost count on how many times he has gotten players out by praising them.
 
In other countries women commentators seem like token inclusions to show how much the 'care' about inclusion. But in Pakistan the women commentators are actually better than most of the male commentators. I would genuinely be happy to hear Urooj Mumtaz and Sana Mir over Ramiz.

They are not great and learning but they are already a million times than Ramiz. And they definitely have some actual potential of getting better as compared to Rambo
 
During the innings break, I was ready to pull Pakistan bowlers’ pants down in tonight’s analysis but Babar Azam innings helped me cool down.
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I'm not sure what he means by this. Strange comment.
 
Thats right. Take their pants down - to discredit someone. it's desi but also western in concept (google debagging).
 
Saj said:
I'm not sure what he means by this. Strange comment.
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he was about to do this to Pakistani bowlers :133:

pants down means he want to flog their hips directly so that they feel the most pain
 
Pace said:
I view his repeated canned phrases and out of context usage of "big" words as plenty of evidence of a limited vocabulary. I also think he's constantly translating from Urdu as he speaks.
Harsha has the language down but has never played the game yet talks as if he's a tenured retired test player. There have been plenty of commentators who have not played the game at the highest level but they temper there opinions accordingly. Harsha comes across as a prepubescent teen trying to fit in amongst the adults. I don't care how astute your observations are, but when it comes to reading the pitch, field placement, psyche of the team, squad composition .etc. I want to hear from a Nasir or a Pointing or a Sangakara, not a nerd that no one picked for their team even during gully cricket.
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Have you ever listened to Harsha's commentary? Probably one of the best analysts of the game right now. His commentary is quite enjoyable and insightful.

No offense, but just because someone didn't play professional cricket doesn't mean that they don't know anything about the sport. Harsha is miles better than any commentator ever produced by Pakistan, by a long shot as well.

But well, each to their own.
 
Saj said:
I'm not sure what he means by this. Strange comment.
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Though he didn't mean it disrespectfully, I still think he needs to be aware of this sort of connotation.

After all, nowadays people need to be very careful about what they say.
 
Ramiz uses the word 'operating' a lot (Babar operating at SR of 190) is he a warehouse supervisor?, Ramiz n Arun Lal both have similar vocab problem. Arun Lal used words like 'aghast' during India Pak matches.
 
UzmanBeast said:
Though he didn't mean it disrespectfully, I still think he needs to be aware of this sort of connotation.

After all, nowadays people need to be very careful about what they say.
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I think he tries too hard to be funny when he hasn't really got much of a sense of humour. In addition there is this obsession of using big words for effect, when they aren't needed.

The best commentators say little, but what they say matters.
 
Saj said:
I think he tries too hard to be funny when he hasn't really got much of a sense of humour. In addition there is this obsession of using big words for effect, when they aren't needed.

The best commentators say little, but what they say matters.
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Spot on Hed be much much better if he talked less and used more simple language

Hes very annoying with his constant gibberish
 
Saj said:
I think he tries too hard to be funny when he hasn't really got much of a sense of humour. In addition there is this obsession of using big words for effect, when they aren't needed.

The best commentators say little, but what they say matters.
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Agreed, keep it simple.

Those awkward pauses in his commentary are usually him trying to think of a big word to use.

Keep it simple, and keep it accurate. That's always the way to go.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
The only reason I can think of, that certain posters consider Ramiz even a slightly good commentator, is that they just haven't heard much good commentary.

Ramiz isn't getting better, he's getting worse. Because he knows he will always get a gig commentating Pakistan's matches.

His most annoying new habit is how he says three similar words in succession while giving his "analysis"

Example:

"So he's just got to reassess, reevaluate, rejig his approach his approach here"

The guy doesn't know how to do commentary. He will either talk in cliches for 5 overs, keep saying stuff like this to show off his vocabulary or get players out by praising them. Btw I have lost count on how many times he has gotten players out by praising them.
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This is so accurate!

I’ve also noticed he starts a sentence and isn’t quite sure where it’s going and tries to think of a word which fits in and given English is not his first language, he usually ends up saying something that’s quite strange.
 
UzmanBeast said:
Have you ever listened to Harsha's commentary? Probably one of the best analysts of the game right now. His commentary is quite enjoyable and insightful.

No offense, but just because someone didn't play professional cricket doesn't mean that they don't know anything about the sport. Harsha is miles better than any commentator ever produced by Pakistan, by a long shot as well.

But well, each to their own.
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Comparing Ramiz to Harsha is like comparing a paper cup to a glass with water in it
 
Forum363 said:
This is so accurate!

I’ve also noticed he starts a sentence and isn’t quite sure where it’s going and tries to think of a word which fits in and given English is not his first language, he usually ends up saying something that’s quite strange.
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Also tends to use words that make no sense in the context of cricket. OP mentioned how he uses 'operating' excessively. I've noticed that he'll also go on and say stuff like "this is some real smart stuff by the left-hander" and then just keep referring to the player as left-hander for the next few minutes. Altogether his commentary just gives an incredibly unprofessional vibe.
 
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Ramiz is the Pak Harsha. Harsha should have retired long back. his commie skills were novelty in the 90's, now they are too repetitive, says a lot without actually saying anything, is grating on the ears, gives the weirdest comparisons. I mean he is ok for the IPL or for any chat show or you tube channel. But discussing fielding positions, or analyzing the game or strategic change s-nah.....I can think of 20 othrs who are better....the same with Rambo....as far as my country indian commies are concerned -the younger lot of Murli kartik, Deep dasgupta and Agarkar aint that bad.
 
Mo Dipsy said:
Ramiz's response to a dropped catch, missed run out, misfield etc: "that was not needed"

I'm confused. When are any of the above "ever needed"?
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The others are 'at a crucial stage ' or 'crucial wicket' - isn't it always crucial? like can anyone define a time when its ok to get out or drop a catch?
or 'when his team really needed it' - would those times be defined when his team didn't need it?
or 'an important batting position/slot/role' ....
I guess these are run of the mill clichés that every commie deals in nowadays....
 
I guess Ramiz was still better than Amir Sohail whose punch line for every stint was “exuberance of youth”.

Rameez Raja in commentary is like the Apple brand in technology. He aint going nowhere no matter how much fool he makes of us fans.
 
He was interpreting the other day for Babar Azam (not an easy job by the way). Rambo seemed to struggle and in the end gave his own version of what Babar was saying :)
 
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Another gem from Ramiz that leaves one more puzzled than anything else:

"T20 is such a format that you've got to think on your feet. There's no time for leadership, you've got to lead yourself".

He's come to a point where he doesn't even think about what he is saying, and if it even makes any sense. I also can't think of any established commentator who spouts as much gibberish as this guy.
 
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"Looks like a clear run-out to me"

Replays showed that he was in by a mile :)
 
gazza619 said:
I guess Ramiz was still better than Amir Sohail whose punch line for every stint was “exuberance of youth”.

Rameez Raja in commentary is like the Apple brand in technology. He aint going nowhere no matter how much fool he makes of us fans.
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Not sure many would agree with that analogy! That's a massive compliment for RR :)))
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Another gem from Ramiz that leaves one more puzzled than anything else:

"T20 is such a format that you've got to think on your feet. There's no time for leadership, you've got to lead yourself".

He's come to a point where he doesn't even think about what he is saying, and if it even makes any sense. I also can't think of any established commentator who spouts as much gibberish as this guy.
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He's not wrong. In Twenty20 you gotta think quick on your own without captain's input. Its more about your natural instincts than any other format. So he is right you do need to be your own leader.
 
Happy Birthday to one of the only two Pakistan batsmen with 3 centuries in Cricket World Cup
Ramiz Raja
 
Is Ramiz Raja the commentator being missed?

The man had become the voice of Pakistan Cricket after putting in a good 24 years of hard work and must admit whether you agreed or disagreed with his commentatory, you can't deny that all the fans would tune in to listen to his choice of words, variations in tone during crunch moments.

A lot of fans have been telling him if there is a way he can continue being PCB chairman and commentating on Pakistani matches at the same time. I believe he did do this during his tenure as PCB CEO in 2003-2004.
 
Savak said:
The man had become the voice of Pakistan Cricket after putting in a good 24 years of hard work and must admit whether you agreed or disagreed with his commentatory, you can't deny that all the fans would tune in to listen to his choice of words, variations in tone during crunch moments.

A lot of fans have been telling him if there is a way he can continue being PCB chairman and commentating on Pakistani matches at the same time. I believe he did do this during his tenure as PCB CEO in 2003-2004.
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We hear him more now than ever. He's always giving analysis or making some statements in the media.

How much more do you want him to say?
 
Seemed a bit subdued at the PSL today.

A lot of mentioning of the sponsors and owners - keeping them sweet I guess.
 
Speaking to the press:

“Jitni maine ladaiya li, meri commentary toh gayi…ek ek se maine ladaiya li hai (The number of fights I’ve had, my commentary future is gone….I’ve fought with a lot)"
 
Saj said:
Seemed a bit subdued at the PSL today.

A lot of mentioning of the sponsors and owners - keeping them sweet I guess.
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Came across a few videos of him schooling the journalists in the press conference.

Told one journalist who asked why they don't let players and management to come to pressers. He sternly replied that you guys taunt and mock them and they ask the board to not send them to the journalists.

Then in another video, a "journalist" asked Ramiz if the reason for Mir Hamza's exclusion from the team is due to him being a Karachi ka larka. To which he got offended and said such type of discrimination exists only in the heads of the journalists.

I'd like to see a forum regarding the view of PPers about Karachi and Lahore lobby thing that has been going on in Pak Cricket for decades. Actually there's a lot more complaints from Karachi siding journalists that guys from Karachi are being neglected consciously.
 
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Ramiz when asked if he will make a comeback in the comm box:

"When there will be any plan to return to commentary, I will share it myself,"
 
MenInG said:
Ramiz when asked if he will make a comeback in the comm box:

"When there will be any plan to return to commentary, I will share it myself,"
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I hope this disrespectful man does not get any commentary gig.

After what he done to Mohammad Yousuf and Sarfraz Ahmed.
 
Ramiz on his YT:

"They [PCB's management committee] want me to apologize to them first and give an application for commentary, then they will review it. Do you think I will do that?"
 
MenInG said:
Ramiz on his YT:

"They [PCB's management committee] want me to apologize to them first and give an application for commentary, then they will review it. Do you think I will do that?"
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You should apologise to the fans of Pakistan cricket.

Apologise to all the players you have given mental torture to during your tenure. The players who had performed or where not allowed to play in a position that could bring them back into the national side.

Apologise to your staff and those who you have belittled for being lesser than you in your eyes.

Apologise to the pitch curators of Pakistan who have had to take the blame for your interference in doctoring wickets

Apologise to all the cricketers/journalists who you sent legal notices to for criticising your poor work as chairman
 
MenInG said:
Ramiz on his YT:

"They [PCB's management committee] want me to apologize to them first and give an application for commentary, then they will review it. Do you think I will do that?"
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However, now the PCB representative have clarified that there is no commentary gag on Ramiz and he is free to commence his commentary in PSL and anywhere else in the world.

“Mr. Ramiz Raja is free to do commentary. There is no restriction on him from the PCB. He can commentate whenever and wherever he wants. PCB has not asked him to apologise for anything. PCB management committee chairman, Najam Sethi, has also clarified this earlier in media conferences,” PCB representative confirmed.

The commentary panel for the upcoming eighth edition of HBL PSL is set to be announced next week.

https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/pcb-dismisses-ramiz-rajas-claim-of-psl-commentary-gag
 
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