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Hey friends !!! I want to be a cricket commentator in life… I am damn serious about it…By god’s grace I have a very powerful voice and love to speak on stage…also have loads of experience in the same. …

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Hey friends !!!!! I want to be a cricket commentator in life.................

I am damn serious about it............By god's grace I have a very powerful voice and love to speak on stage..........also have loads of experience in the same.

I really really want to make it big on the scene.............so guys nd gals out there.........help me in any form you can..............all help , advice , channels provided by you will be welcome

Right now I dont know where to start...........SUGGESTIONS please!!!!!:

By the way gave CAT in 2005 as a fresher - 98.6 missed out coz of maths (85)
CAT 2006-94.5 eng ruined me (80)

want to give CAT again........I know I have it in me..........but also this dream of mine!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ask Harsh Bhogale. he is with IIM_A PGDM and one of best known commentators.

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ya dats gud information.......but can u gimme som mor info abt openings in this channel.........how do i mak it big in life............i need a chance:grab:

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jainm Says
ya dats gud information.......but can u gimme som mor info abt openings in this channel.........how do i mak it big in life............i need a chance:grab:

ok first of all... cool attitude.. being damned serious about a field in which there aren't too many people not related to cricket..
If we just have a look at all the cricket commentators for the various channels, you can spot a trend...
Escept Harsha Bhogle and Charu sharma, I don't think anyone with a non cricket back ground has made it that big. So, obviously, its a real hard place to get into.
What I suggest u to do is, go and have a look at the profiles of theirs and maybe draw some inferences.
Have a look at the qualifications required to become a commentator and pursue ur career in that direction instead of doing MBA in finance/consulting etc etc

cheers and all the best dude!
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thanx a lot dude.........but the thing is that i want to have a backup in life...........and i know myself ..............with the kind of potential i have, i dont think nething less than an MBA from a reputed institute would be doing justice to myself.............secondly, i know that there r not many non - cricketers in this field but....................

"BATTLES OF LIFE ARE NOT ALWAYS WON BY THE STRONGER OR FASTER MAN,
BUT IN THE END THE MAN WHO WINS IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN!!!!!!!!!"

so please let me know of any openings , channels etc ...........i want to make it big in this field at ne cosssssstttttttttttttttttttt:grab:

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thanx a lot dude.........but the thing is that i want to have a backup in life...........and i know myself ..............with the kind of potential i have, i dont think nething less than an MBA from a reputed institute would be doing justice to myself.............secondly, i know that there r not many non - cricketers in this field but....................

"BATTLES OF LIFE ARE NOT ALWAYS WON BY THE STRONGER OR FASTER MAN,
BUT IN THE END THE MAN WHO WINS IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN!!!!!!!!!"

so please let me know of any openings , channels etc ...........i want to make it big in this field at ne cosssssstttttttttttttttttttt:grab:

U can go thru this link. Chru sharma'a interview... esp Q#3 and the last ques may probably give u some idea of what lies ahead of you:satisfie:
Cricketfundas.com Interviews: Charu Sharma* : Cricketfundas.com

Even i wasn't aware of charu's sporting background. he talks about it here.

also i remember watching Harsha's interview on tv where he said he has played cricket at different levels hence understand the intricacies.
personally i feel such professions provide very few openings and the struggle is huge. this sector can hardly be called organised so u need to make ur way through the bottom...look for the opportunities there will be very few. keep ur eyes n ears open all the time.
but why did u chose cricket only?? U can probably look for other anchoring profiles too.

thanx a lot dude.........but the thing is that i want to have a backup in life...........

MBA as a backup??? hamaare pet pe kyon laat maar rahe ho bhai
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hey thanx dude for the charu interview..............nd btw ur suggestion abt openings in other anchoring jobs is also a gud ...............wil definitely go 4 sumthin lik dat if my first choice doent wk out definitely need to use my ability sumwher...........but cricket remains the sport closest to me ..............so u see:) nd am quit well equipped wid knowledge of the sport

and btw wot abt certain qualifications that wil help me............ne suggestions

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Hi buddy

I also have a flair for commentary , but seriously its 1 in a million's job ... Hence wudnt think unless luck caresses me from nowhere ...

Seriously , I feel its a desire / wish more than a career prospect .
But dont gt dejected , u have this option of getting into NDTV / CNN IBN etc into spots areas and u can nourish ur dreams ....
Like Nidhi Razdhan my fave 😃 she is IIMC grad ....working with NDTV
Hope that helps

All the best
Rgds

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hi vishy,

FYI, IIMC in nidhi razdan's case stands for Indian Institute of Mass Communication whch is in Delhi.This is where most mediapersons come from and I would suggest both you and jain check it out if you are so interested in this field and not waste ur time iwith silly mgmnt degrees

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Hi spatch ,
Yes i stand correct , thought she is from IIM Cal ...
MICA is another one for media I think ..


Rgds

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ya dudes thanks a lot 4 ur views.............considering other options related to media is also a good option..........but my first love remains cricket...........and i am sure will find an opening somewhere for it...............:grab: need to grasp the opportunity the moment it comes........

and Vishy......tel me how to get an entry into CNN/NDTV etc.........ne channels u can suggest.........nd what r u doing in life??i mean do u hav ne serious plans of taking up ur passion??

"BATTLES OF LIFE ARE NOT ALWAYS WON BY THE STRONGER OR THE FASTER MAN,
BUT IN THE END THE MAN WHO WINS IS THE MAN WHO THINKS HE CAN!!!!!":)

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hey jainm,
must appreciate your spirit.
Hope this link helps NDTV.com - Jobs

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check this out:

NDTV is looking for Anchors / Reporters for its SPORTS Desk

Desired Profile:
A high standard of editorial judgement based on broadcast journalism experience A flair for reporting and an excellent command over English Ability to originate and develop programme stories Ability to work well and calmly in a busy and often challenging environment and have the temperament to enjoy the process Thinking on your feet /improvisation Presentation skills

Work Experience: 1 to 5 Years
source:
NDTV.com - Jobs

i think the opening is still there so rush!!!

otherwise keep checking the websites of different channels in the careers section

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is there any chance of being hindi commentator......i am good speaker of hindi and i do commentary with as much speed as u have never heard...everyone suggests me to do that only..i didnt do it professionaly but have done lot of commentary at various places...i am doing BE from mum university now....

plz suggest

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Is there any one to help me out