There is no better TV reality than living sports. And when big commentators call the game, the viewing experience is just a few taller. Cricket and his fans were blessed in this respect.
At the same time, a distorted commentary in the world of sports broadcasting has always been a hot topic and IPL is no exception. From occasional notes to full -fledged analyzes, personal distortion is often found in the commentary field and raises concerns about impartiality and justice.
The recent incident involving Ambbati Rayudu has come to a sharp focus. Former CSK player, while commenting on the CSK against the Pandjab Kings in April 2025, he made subtitles for his shining praise Mrs. Dhoni. Rayudu, who expressed his admiration for Dhoni, compared him with a war hero bearing a sword and a note that some felt too effective.
This is not the first time that the question of a distorted comment has emerged. At the beginning of March 2025, the former cricket Irfan Pathan was reportedly taken from the IPL 2025 comment panel after facing personal bias.
The question arises: Is there room for IPL comment, or should commentators remain strictly neutral? In the tournament, which is doing passion, loyalty and loyalty to the team, it is understandable that commentators could feel personal connection with players and franchises.
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But does this mean that such bias should affect the way in which matches are analyzed?
In our latest repayment of the Review System, today’s India sports journalists will give this matter. Read on.
Nikil
The commentators who are a guerrilla is a reflection of how contemporary fans see and consume cricket. It is a product of the time we live in. Two decades ago, it was quite normal that the cricket viewer was objective and appreciated the skills of the player regardless of the team he played, whether at the club or national level, where opposition teams and players were adored and encouraged. Therefore, fair and objective commentators were accepted.
With the expiry of time, she took over Ultrafandom, where viewers only back and believe in “their” team and “their” favorite player, almost bordering fanatism. The current trend of comments on former players who present clear parties in the call of the game is a by -product of this cricket chauvinism in the new age. The market dynamics eventually dictates that the broadcaster continues to feed this strong and distinct binary “us vs” in an effort to generate more interest and involvement between their consumers.
Akshay Ramesh
What is the fun without a little joking in the comment? I think that Ambbati Rayudu is well aware of what kind of reception he invites with his current antiques. Yes, it meets like a fanboyish on the screen as neutral viewers does not fit. This means that Rayudu also mentions a few valid points (if it does not sing “Mahi Bhai”).
After playing under Dhoni and lifting trophies with him, it is only natural that Rayudu carries a soft place for his former captain. And I’m sure the broadcasters do not complain-if Rayudu’s cheerings are pulling the numbers, it is both sides for him and the channel. It’s like watching a commercial Potboiler: You don’t go to Rohit Shetty, which expects the nuances of Neera Ghaywan. Similarly, you do not listen to Rayuda for a comment that expects to deliver as Ian Bishop. Different vibrations, different expectations.
Siddharth Gulati
As a purist, I would like scientists to be neutral. Layered discussions are an integral part of the comment. The policy of “rooting in the press box” is likely to attract occasional fans in large numbers because of the fun factor, but sooner or later the fun will be missing from multiple perspectives. More than anything else, people like to praise their cricket knowledge during the Chai/Sutta break. And if the fans do not improve information, the distorted opinions of commentators will reduce the IPL to nothing but daily soap, with a lot of ridiculous overdrama.
Kingshuk Kusari
There is no harm to be interested in the club while commenting. In fact, this is what often brings the best pieces from commentators. Members on the panels of the sky, BBC and recently CBS have always been distortion and can express commentary on the integral matters of the team that many from outside are unaware of.
Especially with Rayuda, however, his evaluation is not CSK, but Dhoni is nothing but Fanboyish. And it will do a lot of viewing experience. The whole Fanbase Army on social media is here, do you have to be included in it? And overall it really worsens the experience of watching the analysis, because in the end you will not add anything.
Rishabh beniwal
The new trend in the Indian Premier League commentators who openly accept their bias towards a particular player is not something new. In addition to Rayud, it is known that Shane Watson and Murali Vijay have a special corner for CSK, which they have openly accepted in the past. However, their bias are not quite obvious in their commentary, which is the case of Rayud. The constant expression of opinions in favor of a particular franchise as a commentator is nothing more than a service for fans who listen to you with the hope of learning more about the game. It takes the essence of a good comment, which is all about staying neutral behind the microphone.
Siddharth Viswanathan
In sports, the comment has always been an integral part of the strengthening of the experience of the spectators. It has always been assumed that the basic role of the commentator is to provide inputs about the game – a technical mother and some outside the field. In modern times, with the advent of IPL changed things. The commentators now had to prevent masses. Given that the individual personalities who worship in India are no wonder that Ambati Rayudu focuses on his “bias” towards Mrs. Dhoni and CSK. However, the hunters and comment requirements have changed. Comments are now an extension of the voice of fans. Therefore, in the modern era, it is okay to have bias towards a player or team. At least Ambati Rayudu gives it openly. There are many people who claim to be neutral, but they are an open fanboys.
John
We have seen many commentators and scientists in the IPL who have been showing their love and admiration for certain teams and players in the last few seasons. The audience was certainly divided when Sunil Gavascar got an autograph from Mrs. Dhoni and professed his love for me on live television last season.
This time, Angbati Rayuda has attention for his takeover of Dhoni and CSK. Although we are all fans of some teams and players, it is necessary to be critical at the right time. If a team or player doesn’t work well, it’s important to call and criticize it.
Maybe that’s why Ian Bishop is appreciated as a commentator. Although he is a fan of all big players, his analysis and criticism is well accepted because it is in place and does not change his mantra for someone. Maybe that’s why fans started to make memories of scientists like Rayudu.
Sabyasachi Chowdhary
There is no pity that commentators will be biased. At the end of the day we are people and each of us has our personal favorite. Although it is important to praise your own favorite, one should also be respectful towards other players and appreciate them for their performance. The basic thing is that it should not get overboard to the point that it seems to be a blind man. In my personal opinion, Angbati Rayuda passed over the deck without focusing on other problems that CSK in IPL 2025.
Published:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published on:
12 April 2025
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