Broadcast is now an important part of the game. Star Sports, who hold the TV rights for IPL, recently announced the English commentators. Here, we take a look at how fans on X reacted after Star Sports announces English commentators for IPL 2024.
Star Sports announces English commentators for IPL 2024
Nowadays, fans expect the best effort by the broadcasters to deliver the game for them. The commentators and the presenters play an important role in making the game more engaging for the fans. Hence, it is always important for the broadcasters to get the right people onboard to bring the game closer to the audience.
While it is important to have some legends of the game to cater to all sections, some viewers like the analytical side of the game and hence, the broadcasters need to balance both. In this regard, before every season, there is a talk about who would be the best commentators for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
Fans on X react to the announcement
As usual, some of the legends of the game will be back in the panel for IPL 2024. Some of the popular names include the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri. Foreigners such as Brian Lara and Ian Bishop will also be a part of the panel. Some of the recently retired cricketers such as Aaron Finch will continue to be a part. Dale Steyn and Brian Lara, who were coaches at SRH last season, will be commentators in IPL 2024. While Lara was relieved of his duties, Steyn withdrew due to personal reasons. Overall, it looks to be a solid set of commentators who will entertain the fans in IPL 2024. However, some of the fans were not impressed with the list. On that note, here is how the fans reacted to the announcement:
Star Sports commentators for English coverage in IPL 2024:
Smith, Broad, Steyn, Kallis, Moody, Collingwood, Gavaskar, Lara, Shastri, Hayden, Pietersen, Clarke, Manjrekar, Finch, Bishop, Knight, Katich, Morrison, Morris, Badree, Katey, Swann, Deep Dasgupta, bhogle, Mbangwa,… pic.twitter.com/cyy1o6mijM
Advertisement— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 16, 2024
what is the procedure to get some of them removed https://t.co/fCETr99l1v
Advertisement— psyduck (@seventhsniper) March 16, 2024
23 out of 32 commentators for the IPL are from outside of India. Sure, English isn't the 1st language in India & they need the best professionals, doesn't matter where they're from.
AdvertisementWhy hasn't the Indian commentary ecosystem evolved, despite copious investments from 1993? https://t.co/KPNOjEhYJ1
— Vijay A (@VAAChandran) March 16, 2024
apart from howard,bishop,knight and shastri this is pure garbage like who the fk takes the gavaskars and anjum chopra to commentate in IPL 🤮🤮🤮 https://t.co/qy0b3Nh5Qo
— Saket (@runsandrunss) March 16, 2024
So No ABD.. That means he would be in the team as mentor😱 wowwww♥️ https://t.co/4XWwDf9Jrp
— Sachin (@rcbporki) March 16, 2024
Will dugout with swanie & co be there this year? https://t.co/SJEM9VbCAK
— TAN (@MovieNCriclover) March 16, 2024
I grew up watching them all play maynn I'm getting old https://t.co/L5CaTGauTz
— 💤 (@shawfordfan) March 16, 2024
Why can't the oldies just retire man? Sunil Gavaskar, Anjum Chopra, Kevin Pietersen, Deep Dasgupta, Sanjay Manjrekar are literally torturous to my ears. https://t.co/eCvFx4QsxY
— A (@Agd_1) March 16, 2024
