pietersenrocks
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Too many bad commentators -- FFS, Wasim Akram & Aamir Sohail
W in German is pronounced like v in very. Germans very often say fery and speak the w in water like a v in very.I'm pretty sure it's the other way round for Germans - because "w" is pronounced as "v" in German, they pronounce "Wales" as "Vales".
You may be thinking of Russians.
Fully faltoo. Much like American English, Australian English and English English.Haha, subcontinental English is a language now?
...and German English...but you will be hard pressed to hear that one in a cricket commentary box.Fully faltoo. Much like American English, Australian English and English English.
Well, I cannot understand this brouhaha about correct pronounciation of w, v etc by subcontinental commentators. Considering they make up 80% of the cricketing world, subcontinental english should be the de facto language for commentary in World events like the T20 championships. [/Stirring the pot]
All foreigners to me, mate.I'm pretty sure it's the other way round for Germans - because "w" is pronounced as "v" in German, they pronounce "Wales" as "Vales".
You may be thinking of Russians.
Haha I just call most of those "bad English".Fully faltoo. Much like American English, Australian English and English English.
I second that.Haha I just call most of those "bad English".
Nah, talks plenty of crap, not a fan.I know he's not on the commentary, but in the studio, but Nick Knight is one of my favourite analysts. Knowledgable about the game, is still of the same generation of the current players, so, as opposed to some of the analysts, he's in touch with the pace of the modern game, and knows the players, but is also detatched enough to be able to critisise when needed. He's also a very good speaker, and puts over his point in a very cool, logical style. Mucho respecto.
I agree. He's not always right but he's interesting, shares technical analysis with the viewer and isn't afraid to disagree (in an articulate and reasoned way) with his co-pundits. An asset to the team. We need more of his sort and less of Ian Botham.I know he's not on the commentary, but in the studio, but Nick Knight is one of my favourite analysts. Knowledgable about the game, is still of the same generation of the current players, so, as opposed to some of the analysts, he's in touch with the pace of the modern game, and knows the players, but is also detatched enough to be able to critisise when needed. He's also a very good speaker, and puts over his point in a very cool, logical style. Mucho respecto.
Yes, that is my favourite thing about Knight, he engages in interesting debate with his colleagues. I like most of the commentary team, but Knight adds something different and fresh, less inclined to be part of a yes-crowd.I agree. He's not always right but he's interesting, shares technical analysis with the viewer and isn't afraid to disagree (in an articulate and reasoned way) with his co-pundits. An asset to the team. We need more of his sort and less of Ian Botham.