sydney cricket row
by maneesh khanna on 2008-01-09 00:26:19.49184+05:30
this guys statements the typical hypocritic attitude of australians.If u ask any cricketing team in the world,aussies carry the worst behaevior and talk about integrity typically seen with pak,srilanka etc.Has it ever happened in INdia that a team has to talk of ending the tour?But it has happened in aus.with pak and Sl.This by itself says it all,who is the common factor and who should be learning manners from indians and pakistani teams.
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by Vikas Ingle on 2008-01-08 19:10:42.507532+05:30
Harbhajan has been accused of "racist" behavior by Australian team members whose truthfulness itself is under serious question. There is neither any proof of same nor any history of any Indian (not only cricketers) involved in racist behavior. If Indian cricketers and public is racist against "only Australian cricketers" in whole world then it shows untruthfulness of this bunch of fifteen people. The author also seems suffering from narrow vision. The charges laid by Symonds are clearly false and sheer tactics for demoralizing Harbhajan and Indian team and nothing to do with racism or anything of such sort. Equally irresponsible behavior has been displayed by the Match-refree also.
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by Umesh Pai on 2008-01-08 17:50:49.382997+05:30
The real reason why the Aussies want the umpires' direct verdict (rather than the referral system using third umpire using the aid of Technology) is that they like the human element. Why? Because they are the best side in the world at capitalizing on the let-offs provided by the umpires. How? well, they do not seem to have the sense of guilt. Now wonder how they get fantastic averages, wins, records, ego and so on?This is not to deny their obvious talents (skills, team spirit, commitment, strength, stamina etc). The trouble is they also carry a lot of other skills unrelated to cricket. One is Sledging (also known as Mental Disintegration, made famous by Steve Waugh). This should have been banned a long time ago. If the Aussies are so keen on using this talent, the ICC can organize a separate tournament and no doubt, they would add another trophy in their collection.The other talent is Acting: When they snick one to the keeper (and even to slips) and the opposition team appeals to umpires, they stick to their crease like leeches, pretending nothing has happened and fooling the umpires. This kind of performances deserve Oscars and Hollywood would be a better place for them.
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by Jayakar Dalavai on 2008-01-08 16:57:16.557501+05:30
What hypocrisy! The same Aussies would do any thing to win and take credit for the win. Ponting knew very well that Ganguly's snick hit the grass and he deliberately lied to get Ganguly out of the way. And look at Dravid's dismissal; how can you even justify an appeal? They appealed and he was out. Even Ponting deliberately tried to influence the umpire by standing there. Was it not worthy of a penalty?Who is daunting the umpires and swaying the match referee and still complaining of veiled blackmail? Australian press should reprehensibly look into their own teams virtues before pointing fingers at India. They are known worldwide for their frolics on the field. What was said and not said by Bhajji no one heard. Can any man with dignity take it lying down? Yes… India is a powerful cricket nation; people love Indian cricket team and would not hesitate to chip in 2.3 million to pull out of the tour if that undermines nation’s honor.Wake up Australian press… don’t act like your players on the field.
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