Re: Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test, Sydney Jan 3-7, 2010
I have been listening to Channel Nine's team for over two decades. The Aussies commentators are not biased and in fact they want that the opposition plays better than the Aussies so there is competition on the field.
Mark Taylor made a comment during the Sydney Test that while fielding in the slips he admired Saeed Anwer's elegant stroke play to such an extent that he wanted him to not get out.
Mark Nicholas said that he gets excited when Umar Akmal comes to the pitch. When Akmal gets out early he said it's a shame we didn't get to see more of this brilliant batsman.
Ian Chappel has said that he is baffled why Afridi is not playing. He said he would include Afridi in any and all forms of cricket because he brings a lot to the table - spin bowling, explosive batting and energetic fielding and above all his motivational presence in the field.
These commentators are professionals and know their limits unlike some idiot desi commentators. With what we bring to the table, we have no right to criticize them.