Are commentators biased against Bangladesh?

I was deeply dismayed by TV commentaries during the recently concluded Asia Cup final match between Bangladesh and India in Dubai, UAE. Both Rameez Raja and Sunil Gavaskar, as usual, were extremely economical in appreciating Bangladesh's performance. In another channel, Star Sports, commentator Mahela Jayawardene was equally ungenerous towards Bangladesh. On the other hand, they were full of praise every time India got a wicket. They simply did not behave like  gentlemen in the gentleman's game.

Mahmood Hasan

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