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Navjot Singh Sidhu Back As Commentator In IPL 2024: Check His 7 All-Time Epic Commentary Quotes; In Pics

A wise man once said, "Hope is the biggest ‘tope’". And this wise man, the great @sherryontopp himself, has joined our Incredible StarCast." As Sidhu joins the commentary panel, we look back at some of the commentary gems he produced over the years.

1. 'Agar mere chachi ko munchey hoti...', a Sidhu special

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1. 'Agar mere chachi ko munchey hoti...', a Sidhu special

When a team required 14 runs off the 2 balls, his co-commentator said that it can still be achieved if the bowler bowled a no-ball and a boundary was hit. Replying to this scenario, Sidhu delivered one of the best quotes ever said in a commentary box: 'Ye wahi baat hui ki meri chachi ko munchey hoti toh main use chacha kehta'. (Image: ANI)

 

 

2. On SA's choking habit

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2. On SA's choking habit

Sidhu delivered an expert analysis once on South Africa's habit of choking under pressure in knockout clashes. He produced another commentary gem there when he said, "Cooker aur South Africa, pressure mein dono ki seeti baj jaati hai." (Image: ANI)

3. Sidhu's WC classic

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3. Sidhu's WC classic

During India Vs Sri Lanka T20 World Cup final when MS Dhoni effected an easy stumping, Sidhu was at his wittiest best and said ,"Balleybaz crease ke itna bahar mikle ki Dhoni ne pehle chai pi, phir akhbar padha aur phir jakar stumpout kiya." (Image: ANI)

4. Sidhu's controversial commentary

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4. Sidhu's controversial commentary

Sidhu was slammed when he made a sexist remark on air, describing a six hit by a batter as: "Gend itni unchi gayi ki woh air hostess ki chummi lekar aa gayi". (Image: ANI)

5. Sidhu at his wittiest

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5. Sidhu at his wittiest

When a batter was hit on the crotch, Sidhu described the pain that he must have gone through, saying, "Ball aisi jagah lagi hai ki haddi bhaley na tute...par bande ka nuksan bahaut ho jaega." (Image: ANI)

6. Sidhu's words on humility

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6. Sidhu's words on humility

Sidhu drew a parallel of humility by comparing the trait to an underwear. Yes, you read that right. Sidhu once said, "Humility is like an underwear. You have to wear it but should not show it." (Image: X)

7. Sidhu's sacrcastic take on third umpires

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7. Sidhu's sacrcastic take on third umpires

This was sarcascm at its best as Sidhu commented on terrible display of TV umpiring, saying, "The third umpire should be changed as often as nappies and for the same reason." (Image: X)