Comments on: Hayden and Langer are offering their ‘insights’ on commentary during the World Test Championship final

By: The Smudge

The Smudge — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:22:06 +0000

If there is one thing I’ve learned for my time in marshlarts is respect. Elite wanker.

By: Ged Ladd

Ged Ladd — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:57:43 +0000

In reply to Ged Ladd.

I couldn’t agree more, KC. Deploying my skillsets with an inappropriate sequencing of the processes was simply NOT elite commenting.

I’ll be here on the virtual-naughty-step with my head hanging in shame if anyone wants me…not that anyone is likely to want me for a while after THAT contre-elite performance earlier this morning.

By: King Cricket

King Cricket — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 07:52:22 +0000

In reply to Ged Ladd. Pretty irresponsible to get behind a keyboard without having had a caffeinated drink.

By: Ged Ladd

Ged Ladd — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:38:37 +0000

In reply to Ged Ladd. Three-and-a-bit days, not sessions. Darned early morning brain with minimal coffee at this stage.

By: Ged Ladd

Ged Ladd — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 05:37:26 +0000

I have not been in a position to engage with this match yet (at least not at the watch and listen to live commentary level) and might not get to watch or listen to much of it at all, especially if it is decided in three-and-a-bit sessions.

From a scorecard reading, though, they seem to be managing very few overs per day given the perfect weather. Fewer than 80 yesterday even taking account of 3 for the innings change. I raise this point only because of the beefs on this site when England played Ireland last week.

Are they stopping the action periodically to allow for elite pontification processes over the tannoy? That would really be something.

By: Professor Colin Abernathy

Professor Colin Abernathy — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:44:11 +0000

I knew that if I prayed long enough to the God of Arrant Nonsense, the time would come when Haydos would reappear on these hallowed pages like a hungry bear emerging from the woods, keen to talk to some local salmon about their “processes.”

I noticed Langer enjoying the Australian wickets a bit, too—one can certainly sense a touch of elite resentment behind those elite eyebrows.

By: Balladeer

Balladeer — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:10 +0000

In reply to Balladeer. "Silence is the most powerful weapon." Jesus Christ. Bring back Michael Vaughan.

By: Balladeer

Balladeer — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:57:50 +0000

In reply to Balladeer. Update: Langer have got some words in. Less keen on this.

By: Balladeer

Balladeer — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:53:49 +0000

I’m listening to the WTC Final on TMS. Simon Mann’s approach seems to be to talk as much as possible so that Langer doesn’t get a word in. I’m here for it.

By: King Cricket

King Cricket — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 09:11:30 +0000

In reply to Micko. Oh yeah. If it it's not clear, this 100% smacked of someone actively looking (unjustifiably hard) for reasons to criticise someone. Don't think Khawaja was even dismissed during his commentary stint.