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Ian Bishop stands by his style of commentary after criticism from Pakistani journalist

Ian Bishop, the name resonates with thunderous deliveries and insightful commentary. While his bowling career was cut short by injuries, his voice blossomed into one of cricket’s finest.

Bishop isn’t just a fast bowler turned analyst. He’s a student of the game, dissecting technique with an experienced eye. He pinpoints subtle flaws and praises brilliance in the game. His voice carries the weight of a warrior. He celebrates boundaries with infectious energy, mourns missed opportunities with empathy. This passion ignites the screen, drawing the viewers into a narrative of the game. While Bishop isn’t afraid of being critical, his remarks are never personal. He acknowledges individual struggles while offering constructive criticism. He champions fair play, celebrating good cricket above national biases.

His commentary isn’t just insightful, it’s entertaining. He throws in witty metaphors, historical references, and humorous quips, keeping the commentary lively and engaging. In conclusion, Ian Bishop is more than just a commentator. He’s a storyteller, an educator, and an ambassador for the game. His voice, seasoned with experience and laced with passion, makes him a true gem in the cricket world. Whether he’s describing a swinging yorker or dissecting a batting collapse, Bishop ensures one thing: the game comes alive. And that, in essence, of the match.

“I’ll never stop passing that on to others”

Currently performing his duties at the U-19 World Cup, Bishop actively encourages young talent, both on and off the field. However, this fetched him criticism from a Pakistani journalist named Waheed Khan, who wrote on social media that Bishop’s commentary was overhyping young players. Khan cited Carlos Brathwaite, whose career fizzled after Bishop’s effusive commentary. “Ian Bishop makes every 2nd player a superstar yaad hai na “Remember the name” Braithwaite kaha hain ab. Don’t start making future stars of every other player hold your horses,” Khan wrote.

Bishop, however, defended his approach on social media, emphasizing the importance of encouragement for youngsters. He shared his own experience as a once-directionless cricketer who thrived thanks to praise from legends like Phil Simmons, Malcolm Marshall, Joel Garner and Michael Holding.  “I was an ambitionless, drifting teenager when I first played senior cricket with Phil Simmons, against Marshall, Garner & later, Holding. I heard they’d said nice things about my game. That inspired me to believe in myself. I’ll never stop passing that on to others,” Bishop wrote in response.