- Apr 5, 2014
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There was an incident today where he didn't know that the batsman had been bowled. But it wasn't down to his incompetence.Your continuing support and defence of him are commendable, BL. Unfortunately many of us find his commentary style and lack of knowledge quite hard to stomach - he is presumably getting paid to do what seems a rather nice job. But I guess the answer is in the mute button.![]()
1. Ball goes through to keeper who raises his hands
2. Batsman stands his ground
3. Confusion as players come running in
4. Finally noted that a bail has come off.
First impression was he may have been caught behind.
I was in exactly the same boat as the feed is grainy and if I was where Adrian was I would have been just as clueless. He has the same view as someone in the crowd at best. It's not like Sky where they have micro technology sitting in front of them and a view as clear as you and I can see the screen now.
That's why I give him so much slack. But it's not just that. For older listeners (I suppose I'm getting there) he is such a friendly voice. His gaffs are part of the package. There probably would be better. He's not Johners and CMJ, but he'll do.
And everyone gets it free (unless you have a membership like me but never go anyway)