Published: Feb 10, 2024, 11:47 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 10, 2024, 11:47 AM (IST)
In reaction to a troll’s criticism of his commentary, former West Indies cricketer and pundit Ian Bishop explained why he will continue to praise and exaggerate the performances of emerging players on his platform.Bishop, who played 127 international matches and 279 wickets for the West Indies as a speed bowler between 1988 and 1998, became a pundit after retiring. Over the years, his electrifying commentary, captivating voice, and classic quotables have earned him a large following base. His understanding of emerging cricketers, as well as his ability to pump them up after a strong performance, are important aspects of his analysis.
Bishop was recently the recipient of trolling on X during Pakistan and Australia’s ICC U19 World Cup semifinal match.
A member of the public tweeted, “Ali RAZA is a super star … says @irbishi as RAZA takes eighth wicket … cliffhanger this #AUSvPAK semi is shaping up into.”
Another user responded that Bishop has a habit of making a’star’ out of everyone, referring to commentators’ ‘Remember The Name’ call for all-rounder Carlos Braithwaite after he led the West Indies to the ICC T20 World Cup title against England by smashing four sixes in four balls of the final over.
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“Yes, Ian Bishop turns every second player into a superstar, including “Remember the name” Braithwaite. “Don’t start making future stars out of every other player,” the user remarked.
Bishop responded on Friday that as a teenager getting his first taste of senior cricket, he was “ambitionless and drifting,” and that words from veterans like as Phil Simmons, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Michael Holding inspired him to believe in himself. He also stated that he will continue to spread this message to other rising artists.
Bishop responded on Friday that as a teenager getting his first taste of senior cricket, he was “ambitionless and drifting,” and that words from veterans like as Phil Simmons, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner, and Michael Holding inspired him to believe in himself. He also stated that he will continue to spread this message to other rising artists.
Notably, India will face Australia in the final of the ICC U19 World Cup on Sunday in Benoni.
