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Contents Cover Story
Dr
Karan Singh's
59th National Film
'Rang'
Colors of
Mike Pandey wins
SaMaPa Music
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Dr Narottam Puri on ‘The
State of Indian Cricket Today’
Dr Narottam Puri has been the voice and face of
Indian cricket – for four decades now. Generations have heard him, and seen
him commentate – first on the radio and then on the small screen, ball by
ball, match by match. His clear, unhurried style of commentary – so
different from today’s hyperventilating commentators – endeared him to all
listeners and viewers. A perfect gentleman with impeccable manners and
speech, he never erred once during the four decades behind the mic.
Sometimes it is easy to forget how gracious he is as an analyst, a role he
is increasingly seen in these days. A medical doctor by profession (he is an ENT
specialist) he has also hosted science and quiz programmes on Doordarshan in
its analogue era; authored eighteen books on cricket;
given musical recitals; and hence battled between three professions –
teaching in medical college, writing, TV and radio journalism. He currently
heads The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare
Providers. His father Late Dev Raj Puri was also a renowned sports
commentator and a national level cricketer.
SALT met up with Dr Narottam Puri the day Australia
and Sri Lanka were playing the 1st final of the Tri Series. India
were out of the tournament. It was an opportune time to reflect and
introspect on what was ailing Team India.
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