Friday, April 20, 2007

Move over Cricket Commentary...we have another one here!

Most people would say yes, if I asked, whether they have heard Cricket Radio Commentary. Ditto for Cricket TV Commentary. What about a Marriage Commentary? Ever heard about it? Hmmmm, I hadn’t yet. Today I did.

Well, the marriage in question is obvious, the “Abhi-Aish” wedding, the commentary, well, I heard it on NDTV, the rest of the news channels, well, your guess is as good as mine. Let’s hear (or look at a sample)…

“One bus has just reached Prateeksha Bunglow. The doors have opened. Someone’s come out. Oh…that’s Anil Ambani. He’s in a white sherwaani. No, it’s off-white. Amitabh seems a bit cross with the media because they are jostling for too much space. Jaya is by his side. She also seems upset. Another bus turns up. Seems like Abhishek in it. There is a black horse somewhere nearby. They say it’s of the best breed. Abhishek’s sister and his nephew are with him. Amitabh looks much more relaxed now. So does Jaya…Now, let’s take a break, before Abhishek gets onto that Horse”

Guys, that was NDTV. And not one word of exaggeration from me. Well, almost. Apparently one of the best news channels in India. I really shudder to think about the rest of ‘em.

Unfortunately, the Indian Selectors decided to come out with the Cricket Team for the Bangladesh Tour on the same day as this other Event. For a change they would be feeling left out. Barely any media around them. Serves them right, some would say! Anyways, the match commentary is still on, don’t wanna miss a “ball”. Will be back with reports on the Cricket Team which has also been announced as I write this.

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