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The first Indian commentator I loved and respected was the one and only SMG. Not so much for his skills as one but for his courage to "stand up" to the big boys aka England and Australia on air.
He made his debut in 1990 and while it was expected for ex players to be neutral
He made his debut in 1990 and while it was expected for ex players to be neutral
on air, it was essential that someone stand up to the double standards going on in world cricket at that time.
His most famous story, which I think occurred while he was captain, was when he refused to allow batsmen to get drinks in between overs on their own. The argument was
His most famous story, which I think occurred while he was captain, was when he refused to allow batsmen to get drinks in between overs on their own. The argument was
that the English and Australian players were not used to the extreme heat and needed additional water to sustain themselves on the field.
His response was that the Indian players were not used to the extreme English cold and so they should also be allowed a heater in the slips
His response was that the Indian players were not used to the extreme English cold and so they should also be allowed a heater in the slips
