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Dhoni will be kicking himself. At least stick your bat out there and try and make it look like you are playing a stroke.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:13 AM
Symonds has bowled brilliantly, looks like getting a wicket every ball, Kumble playing a great captains knock.
kumble champ
harbajahn batting great
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:26 AM
Symonds and Clarke's dropped catches might come back to haunt the Aussies.
Could say that about a tonne of stuff in this match.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:28 AM
True, true, Pup strikes... what a finish.
yea but if they lose its how they planned it out
if they wanted to win they should have played on last night and not batted defensively then declared 90 mins earlier
radtaste
01-06-2008, 01:30 AM
Wicked bounce.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:31 AM
**** off RP
radtaste
01-06-2008, 01:31 AM
Eeeeeehaw!!!!!!
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:33 AM
Never write off the Aussies!
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:33 AM
2 of the same gloves, what a champ!
lmfao 2 rh gloves this guys shitting himself
radtaste
01-06-2008, 01:34 AM
*puts on party hat.
radtaste
01-06-2008, 01:35 AM
Ahahaa
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:36 AM
You beauty!
shocking effort by singh and sharma
Grumma
01-06-2008, 01:39 AM
don't blame them, blame the top order for exposing them
That is one of the best wins I have ever seen.
still terrible effort by singh and sharma doesnt mean im blaming them for the loss
god u keep getting dumber and dumber
Really, I am up in the clouds at the moment. What a win. Clarke is a hero.
yeh im prety pumped about that great ending
but can not get over the umpires dont wanna harp on about that but thats the worst umpiring i have seen a team cop in my life definitely bit of an empty feeling there
great bowling clarkey what a champ
radtaste
01-06-2008, 01:46 AM
That is one of the best wins I have ever seen.
Would have been more nerve wracking if India had the chance of winning it. But then again, India wanted the draw and Australia wanted the win, so stakes were still relatively high.
Australia will easily win in Perth and get the record.
That is why cricket is probably the best sport in the world, and why test match cricket is not dead. What a great contest.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 01:47 AM
That win was as good as the Adelaide oval test against the Poms, awesome stuff, I'm stoked.
yea rest of the series will be a whitewash
I thought it was all over before Clarke came on. That is just amazing. What a great all round match. Great hundreds on both sides, and some great bowling efforts from India's spinners and Australia's whole attack.
Charlie Daniels
01-06-2008, 01:51 AM
We Wooonnnn!!?!?!
Didn't know this:
Mitchell Johnson could have had Rahul Dravid when he was on 18, watching Andrew Symonds grass a regulation catch at first slip. He screamed out in anguish, without knowing he had over-stepped the bowling crease on delivery. Mark Benson failed to spot the error and Symonds' drop meant another umpiring mistake didn't come to the forefront.
Edit: And lol at Bangla all out for 254, after a 161 run first wicket partnership.
radtaste
01-06-2008, 03:14 AM
Didn't know this:
Mitchell Johnson could have had Rahul Dravid when he was on 18, watching Andrew Symonds grass a regulation catch at first slip. He screamed out in anguish, without knowing he had over-stepped the bowling crease on delivery. Mark Benson failed to spot the error and Symonds' drop meant another umpiring mistake didn't come to the forefront.
Yah, Tony Greig pointed out the no ball later on. Umpires really had a good one.
ya saw that would have been a shocker it was a huge no ball actually
Amazing how many no-ball wickets or chances there have been in last 2 matches.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 03:35 AM
Damn, I didn't realise it was a no ball.
Waiting to hear the outcome of the Harbhajan racism thing.
who will take his place if hes out? can someone post the squad ere
it will be a huge loss especially the way hes been battin aswell
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 03:47 AM
Kumble
Dhoni
Dravid
Ganguly
Harbhajan
Jaffer
D.Karthik
Laxman
Pankaj Singh
Pathan
Sehwag
Sharma
RP Singh
Vikram Singh
Tendulkar
Yuvraj
My best guess is if he's sent home they'll bring over either Murali Kartik of Ramesh Powar for the rest of the series as there aren't any other spinners in the squad.
http://content-www.cricinfo.com/baggygreen/content/current/squad/325169.html
isnt pathan taht sweet left arm all rounder or am i cnofused
how come hes not playin
jaffa out
Not sure if they have another spinner to replace him, but would they play two spinners in Perth anyway?
i think if harbajahn is available they will def play him
maybe if hesout they will play another quick wihcih would be pathan this guy is a ****in gun cricketer if its the dude im thinkin of
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 03:56 AM
Yeah, you're right, it's the same Irfan Pathan, he's been a bit like Sehwag, struggling for form, but he's a pretty handy all rounder, he'd be a fair chance for Perth.
Jaffer and Yuvraj will probably be dropped, I reckon Sehwag and Karthik might get a call up.
for the aussies i would like to see tait in johnson or hogg out
maybe hogg out and let symonds take care of the spin
how far a way is macgill will he be available this series
yea sehwag in for jaffer (nomatter how bad sehwags form he cant do any worse than jaffa)
not sure who can replace yuvraj
I think MacGill will be playing state cricket probably next month. Wouldn't have thought he will be back for this series.
Australia will probably be unchanged.
India's pacemen will struggle in Perth, as India relies on its spinners for its success. Has Pathan been coming back from injury or what?
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 04:02 AM
Pathan just been in shitty bowling form, been making runs but struggling to get guys out.
I reckon Tait will come in for Johnson, I heard MacGill was hoping to be available for the Pakistan tour, so he wont play in this series.
johnson doesnt look ready for test cricket i gotta say
v basic technical problems as teh commentators were pointing out
johnson doesnt look ready for test cricket i gotta say
v basic technical problems as teh commentators were pointing out
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 04:08 AM
Why not? It's the ground he's best suited too and Johnson had an average game.
Easy for us to point out these things sitting back on the couch. I think he has been fine.
i kno its easy for us ot point this out whats ur point
dont tell me ur one of those ppl who think u cant criticize someone unless you are better than them
No I am not one of those people. Just saying the criticism has been unwarranted.
radtaste
01-06-2008, 05:27 AM
If Hayden doesn't recover in time, what other batters are in contention?
Lots. Clarke could open. Katich. Hodge. D.Hussey. etc.
hodge but haydne will be fine
Got a ten day break don't they, so he should be all peachy by then.
radtaste
01-06-2008, 07:32 AM
Yah, odds should be with Haydos.
Regarding Hodge, would have thought he'd be out of favour now, having had a few chances to prove himself at the international level.
Can't wait to read the papers regarding yesterday's action.
edit: You guys probably know already, but i'll say it anyway - Australia have equalled the most consecutive wins record.
idk hodge has proved himself at international level
hasgot a great but short test record
has got an average of around 60 if i remember correctly i still remember the gr8 double century he scored
and has had some great one day games
india protesting disgraceful umpiring ****ing good on em
not acceptable
harbhajan out for 3 tests
india lodging a complaint against brad hogg for excessive swearing and abusive language
agree with kumble everything he said in the press conference. did not like the attitude australia played with
talk of india boycotting the series
its all happenin
India won't boycott the series. They are just sooking after putting in a woeful final day performance.
Harbhajan deserved the 3 matches. It seems like India is just doing what school kids do when they get in trouble, dob in someone else (ie. Hogg).
Kumble was an idiot in his press conferences. Can't believe he is still mentioning the Clarke catch.
no thye have come here to play cricket they have been treated disgracefuly i would understand 100%if they packed up adn went home now
have confirmed they will not boycott the seiees now
wouldnt wanna be an australian in india right about now lmfao
lmfao they are burning effiges of the umpires in the streets
They have come here to play cricket, but obviously not very good cricket. Obviously don't want to win at all, what a joke of a team.
they played better than australia this test
alf your a moron mate terrible sport supporter
australia won the match but to true cricket supporters its obvious who the real winners were
there are some disgraceful blokes on the australian team good cricketers but have no respect
I'm a moron? I don't know, looking back over the past few pages you have some terrible calls. You are just anti-Australian this year I suppose.
True cricket supporters? I think I respect and understand the game much more than you.
I find racists worse than disrespectful blokes. Personal opinion I suppose.
u know more about the game and respect the game more than me right
**** bloke mate getyour head out your ***
got no time for people like you cathca l8r
You have no idea what you are talking about. Yourself and the Indians are just rambling on and on, trying to take a little of the spotlight of the horrible performance they have given here in Australia.
samthebassman
01-06-2008, 09:49 PM
My 2 cents worth,
India are carrying on like a bunch of sooks, sure the umpiring was bad... but hey that's cricket, it all evens out in the end.
Kumble was a disgrace when dealing with the press, too me he came across as a bit of a sore loser, he should be more concerned with his teams average performance rather than calling the Aussies bad sports.
Good to see the cricket authorities take a stance against racism, Harbi got what he deserved.
If Haydos doesn't pull up for the third test I reckon Katich would replace him at the top of the order, Hodge has failed everytime he has opened the batting at state level and Dave Hussey is strictly a middle order player.
Grumma
01-06-2008, 11:57 PM
Mike Hussey can open I think you're all forgetting.
Chris Rogers could be a smokey at the WACA.
If Hussey goes to the top Hodge would have to be the next option
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 12:05 AM
I doubt they would reshuffle the middle order when Katich could come straight in to the team and open, Katich is the form batsman outside the side at the side at the moment, so I reckon he deserves his chance. Rogers is a chance but he has had an average season so far. Hodge is no chance.
Hayden will play anyway, so Australia will be fine.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 12:45 AM
Yeah. More than likely.
Are India still talking about going home?
No. Would have been a horrible move. So they got a couple of bad umpiring decisions, grow up.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 12:49 AM
Exactly right.
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has suspended its team's tour of Australia pending the outcome of an appeal for banned spinner Harbhajan Singh.
India resorting to blackmail in an attempt to get the racist spinner off his charges. Pretty sad stuff.
Grumma
01-07-2008, 02:30 AM
Let them go i says and bring over a team like Sth Africa or even England (just for KP :p)
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 02:44 AM
I can't belive this Indian rubbish, how weak are they? Their prick spinner was found guilty of being a racist and now they've postponed the tour, what a pile of sh't.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 03:14 AM
Good interview on ACA with Ponting, Aussies have nothing to be ashamed of, not walking doesn't mean you're a cheat nor does it mean you are playing the game with the wrong spirit.
Indian cricket is a disgrace, I dont think trying to blackmail the match referee is the answer to their problems.
radtaste
01-07-2008, 03:32 AM
Anyone know when the appeal being heard?
You would hope very soon. Possibly tomorrow.
radtaste
01-07-2008, 03:39 AM
You would hope very soon. Possibly tomorrow.
Hmm, alright. My first thought was that the Indian Board was making a big hoohah out of what should be a small affair. Now that I think about it though, they're probably miffed about the "blatantly false and unfair slur on an Indian player."
Does this suggest that if the appeal is not overturned, the Indians will call the tour off?
Probably not, you'd think they were just using that threat to try and get Harbhajan off. But I don't see why it would be overturned, he used a offensive and racist slur.
they wouldnt wanna boycott it will cost them millions $$$$$
bad times for international cricket rite now wasim akram and kapil dev coming out in defense of the indians
this gonna get ugly
Hmm, alright. My first thought was that the Indian Board was making a big hoohah out of what should be a small affair. Now that I think about it though, they're probably miffed about the "blatantly false and unfair slur on an Indian player."
Does this suggest that if the appeal is not overturned, the Indians will call the tour off?
ya if u think about it its outrageous that he has been band i admire their courage
It would be outrageous if he wasn't banned.
radtaste
01-07-2008, 04:00 AM
Probably not, you'd think they were just using that threat to try and get Harbhajan off. But I don't see why it would be overturned, he used a offensive and racist slur.
I don't know, the Indians are mad about their cricket, they'd react differently from most other countries methinks.
But then again, it's bad business to abort the tour.
They would never cancel the tour. Too many negative ramifications.
bcci just announced that media reports of suspending the tour is completely false
edit: ch7 and ch10 news updates still sayin tour is suspended idk wtf is goin on
anyone know anything about the hearing at all btw?
afaik it is symonds and ponting and a couple others word against harbhajan and tendulkar? ne one know ne thing?
JumpTheF**kUp
01-07-2008, 06:41 AM
It would be outrageous if he wasn't banned.
Yeah because no Australian has ever gotten away with racist remarks :rolleyes:
The umpiring was pretty terrible tbh, and the reason the Indians are so frustrated is that they had a huge chance to win that match and deny the Aussies the 16th in a row, having the Aussies one the ropes at 6/130 or something, only for Symmonds to be given not out when he blatantly was. I mean seriously, that decision was outrageous. And even if they hadn't won it, they definitely would've drawn it if not for that ridiculous decision on Dravid.
jumpthe**** up dont bother mate they dont wanna hear it
radtaste
01-07-2008, 06:54 AM
Yeah because no Australian has ever gotten away with racist remarks :rolleyes:
When reported?
taht isnt the problem here
idk if he said it or not
the problem is its australias word vs india and harbhajan has been found guilty how teh **** does that happen
they are not overreacting
imagine if this was over in india and 2 indian players accused gilchrist of a racist remark and he was banned for 3 tests without anyone producing any evidence
expect the ban to be lifted
if not im thinkin all sorts of hells going to break loose
lmfao some very strong views being expressed
couple good reada from pete roebuck
http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/arrogant-ponting-must-be-fired/2008/01/07/1199554571883.html
http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/rotten-from-first-day-to-the-last/2008/01/06/1199554486302.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap1
anyone know anything about the hearing at all btw?
afaik it is symonds and ponting and a couple others word against harbhajan and tendulkar? ne one know ne thing?
It was actually like 5 Australian players on to 2 Indians.
The tour is still suspended from what I have heard, until after the Harbhajan hearing.
Yeah because no Australian has ever gotten away with racist remarks :rolleyes:
The umpiring was pretty terrible tbh, and the reason the Indians are so frustrated is that they had a huge chance to win that match and deny the Aussies the 16th in a row, having the Aussies one the ropes at 6/130 or something, only for Symmonds to be given not out when he blatantly was. I mean seriously, that decision was outrageous. And even if they hadn't won it, they definitely would've drawn it if not for that ridiculous decision on Dravid.
If you take a look in the papers today, the bad decisions went both ways. What kind of idiot tries to predict the outcome of a game, had decisions gone different ways. That is just stupid stuff.
I don't know why India is making a big deal about it all. So they got some bad umpiring decisions, who cares, this is cricket and it happens.
I don't think Australians would get away with racist remarks, no.
taht isnt the problem here
idk if he said it or not
the problem is its australias word vs india and harbhajan has been found guilty how teh **** does that happen
they are not overreacting
imagine if this was over in india and 2 indian players accused gilchrist of a racist remark and he was banned for 3 tests without anyone producing any evidence
expect the ban to be lifted
if not im thinkin all sorts of hells going to break loose
I don't think there is any disagreement in that if he said it or not. I think they are arguing on if it is racist or just offensive.
The ban won't be lifted. Like said in the papers today, India can't try and rule the game.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 05:24 PM
If the ICC lift the ban they will pretty much loose all credibility and then hell would pretty much break loose, for them to let Harbhajan off sets a pretty dangerous precedence.
Harbahajan and India should cop the ban on the chin and get on with playing cricket.
no, hes denied it and it doesnt matteriof its 5 on 2 wtf
oh and get ur head out the sand and check out some non aussie papers or some non aussie cricket forums u might be in for a shock
In for a shock? How so?
I think he denied that it was a racist remark, but I may be wrong. I believe Symonds.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 06:32 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/news/cricket/arrogant-ponting-must-be-fired/2008/01/07/1199554571883.html
Anyone read this article?
yes it was posted a couple of posts back.......
he is extreme in what hes calling for but i agree with the essence of his article
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 06:48 PM
Yeah I saw you posted it but I wanted to know if anyone had actually read it.
I can't understand what it is Ricky Ponting has done wrong, why should he be sacked?
Is he arrogant? Yeah, probably, but why is that a problem?
Did he cheat? No.
I cant understand why Roebuck has vilified Hayden & Gilchrist, what did they do wrong?
He then slams Clarke, why? Ishant Sharma didn't walk when he edged Clarke to first slip too loose the game, but nobody mentions that.
Finally, he slams the Aussies on field victory celebrations, why would he do that? Surely winning such a close and hard fought test match and equalling a world record winning streak entitles a team to enjoy the moment.
ya ur a one eyed australian supporter nobody expects you to understand stuff like this
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 07:14 PM
Do you understand why he would make such statements?
yes of course i do this is the common opinion of cricket supporters all over the world
for some reason not many australians see it (or care)
v tame article compared to articles in the subcontinantt right now
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 07:35 PM
v tame article compared to articles in the subcontinantt right now
I'm sure it is.
I reckon there is a bit of the old tall poppy syndrome amongst all the controversy aswell.
I just cant see a problem with the way the Aussies play their cricket, their very hard and skilled, other teams dont have the hardness to match them.
They sledge but they dont get personal or racist, if they did it would be headline news.
We saw from Harbhajan in the last test that he's a racist and we saw from the last ODI series over there that their crowds are disrespectful and racist also, but it still seems the Australian's are being the one's dragged through the mud.
For the record, since when has not walking been cheating?
Ponting agreed with Kumble to take the fielders word on the issue of contentious catches, nothing else.
I'm sure it is.
I reckon there is a bit of the old tall poppy syndrome amongst all the controversy aswell.
yea probly
I just cant see a problem with the way the Aussies play their cricket, their very hard and skilled, other teams dont have the hardness to match them. .
thats ok if u cant but many ppl can as u r now finding out
They sledge but they dont get personal or racist, if they did it would be headline news..
u dont know that. they have and it has been headline news. if u dont think they are racist ask any past sub continent player or read wasim akrams recent comments
We saw from Harbhajan in the last test that he's a racist and we saw from the last ODI series over there that their crowds are disrespectful and racist also, but it still seems the Australian's are being the one's dragged through the mud..
we did not see in the last test that harbhajan is a racist theres no evidence. u are not aware of what it means to be accused of being a racist in a country like india. its not somethin that can be shrugged off and then go on with your normal life like australian cricketers ahve.
india supporters are bad but no worse than australians and nobody is talking about supporters here
For the record, since when has not walking been cheating?.
only the most fanatical of indian supporters are accusing anyone of cheating. some ppl would argue that its against the spirit of the game to stand there with a look of disgust for a couple minutes after u have just nicked one to first slip
Ponting agreed with Kumble to take the fielders word on the issue of contentious catches, nothing else.
which is why it hurts when they claimed 2 clearly grassed catches
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 08:01 PM
u dont know that. they have and it has been headline news. if u dont think they are racist ask any past sub continent player or read wasim akrams recent comments
only the most fanatical of indian supporters are accusing anyone of cheating. some ppl would argue that its against the spirit of the game to stand there with a look of disgust for a couple minutes after u have just nicked one to first slip
which is why it hurts when they claimed 2 clearly grassed catches
Firstly, I'm not defending the players from Wasim Akram's era.
Secondly, on Clarke's standing there after the nicking the ball, I thought it was pretty plain to see that he stood there out of disbelief and embarrasment more then anything else, but before you condemn him you'd better remember that Sharma did exactly the same thing when he was caught at slip in the second innings or Yuvraj who did the same thing in Melbourne.
Thirdly, clearly grassed catches? What catches are you refering too? Clarkes? which was inconclusive on video. Pontings? which he took cleanly and then "grounded" on impact with the ground (I think it was also plain to see that he wasn't aware of the grounding rule when he was quizzed over it in the press conference).
Did you forget about the Ponting's catch off of Dravid in the first innings? The catch that he probably took but said he wasn't sure about and was subsequently given not out. Does that count for nothing?
yes the game was over when sharma did it he was probably waiting around the shake the hands of australians who had no part in that
clarkes was conclusive if you read other cricket forums u will find that other broadcasters have shown better angles. i havent seen them myself but it seems everyone including australian supporters know that he got it on the bounce and even when he caught it (on the bounce) teh bottom of the ball was on the ground (againi havent seen any conclusive evidence but the one thru bensons leg looks like he grased it)
but the main problem with that dismissal is the act of ponting giving the finger to the umpire (headlines printed in overseas newspapers like : PONTING THE 4TH UMPIRE)
idk im sure the captain of the best team and one of the worlds best feilders knows the rules
no i didnt forget pontings 1st innings catch whats that got to do with it.
btw he didnt say he wasnt sure if he took it he said he didnt take it
btw these are not necassarily my views im just teling u what stuff i am reading from other supporters because u are too ignorant to do so yourself
to lighten teh mood heres a light hearted post from a sri lankan supporter i found pretty :lol:
After watching the test match, I feel some rules have to be incorporated by ICC to give the other teams a perfect clarification
(1) Ricky Ponting %u2013 (THE TRULY GENUINE CRICKETER OF THE CRICKET ERA AND WHOSE INTEGRITY SHOULD NOT BE DOUBTED) should be considered as the FOURTH UMPIRE. As per the new rules, FOURTH UMPIRE decision is final and will over ride any decisions taken by any other umpires. ON-FIELD umpires can seek the assistance of RICKY PONTING even if he is not on the field. This rule is to be made, so that every team should understand the importance of the FOURTH UMPIRE.
(2) While AUSTRALIAN TEAM is bowling, If the ball flies anywhere close to the AUSTRALIAN FIELDER(WITHIN 5 metre distance), the batsman is to be considered OUT irrelevant of whether the catch was taken cleanly or grassed. Any decision for further clarification should be seeked from the FOURTH UMPIRE. This is made to ensure that the cricket is played with SPORTIVE SPIRIT by all the teams.
(3) While BATTING, AUSTRALIAN players will wait for the ON-FIELD UMPIRE decisions only (even if the catch goes to the FIFTH SLIP as the ball might not have touched the bat). Each AUSTRALIAN batsman has to be out FOUR TIMES (minimum) before he can return to the pavilion. In case of THE CRICKETER WITH INTEGRITY, this can be higher.
(4) UMPIRES should consider a huge bonus if an AUSTRALIAN player scores a century. Any wrong decisions can be ignored as they will be paid huge bonus and will receive
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 08:18 PM
Please dont accuse me of being ignorant, I've been reading about all the goings on since this rubbish started.
Ponting putting his finger up to Mark Benson was him saying that Clarke had taken the catch cleanly, he was doing what he and Kumble agreed upon, in the the case of a contentious catch the captain would ask the player who caught the ball if it was out and if they were sure they had caught the ball the captain would signal or tell the umpire that the catch was clean and the batsman would be given out.
i guess thats ok if teh catch is not clearly grassed (in most ppls opinion it was, not necesarily mine i havent seena gr8 angle)
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 08:26 PM
Neither have I, replays were inconclusive, so under the agreement Ponting and Kumble had you take the fielders word. Simple.
yep and u dont see a problem
weve known that from the start
a lot of ppl do see aprob
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 08:59 PM
Why did Kumble make an agreement with Ponting then?
because he thought he would play in the spirit of the game (as u can see in his press conference he doesnt think this happened)
idk give him a phone call
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 09:02 PM
I would if I could.
Ben, you are being pretty darn stupid right now. I laugh at like every post you have made over the past 5 pages. This whole situation is stupid.
Australia are the best team in the world. India are nowhere near Australia's standards. Clarke took the catch. Harbhajan deserved his ban. India are trying to boss the ICC around. A player should never walk till the umpire gives him out. India were woeful on the final day of the second test, and only have themselves to blame for the loss. Ricky Ponting is the best captain in world cricket.
kdun
ok not my fault ur dumb thats cool if u laugh at me im just relaying opinions of non australian supporters havent even taken a strong stance myself dont plan to
i thought we already had this convo yesterday where i told you youre a moron
Anyone that disagrees with you is dumb apparently. I don't think you are relaying those opinions, I think you are just relaying opinions from an angry anti-Australian cricket supporter.
Anyone that disagrees with you is dumb apparently. no not all
I don't think you are relaying those opinions, I think you are just relaying opinions from an angry anti-Australian cricket supporter.
yea isnt that what i just said
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 09:36 PM
Do you not have an opinion to pass on?
If not why post?
yea isnt that what i just said
No.
what
and i posted because you are too thick to see the full picture ill stop posting here now have fun jerking eachother off about how much india sucks becayse thats what crickets about
alf yes it is i said i was postng opinions of some other cricket supporters beleive it or not a great deal of other cricket supporters are "angry anti australian cricket" (and with jusitifiable reason)
Glad you will stop posting, because you seem pretty uneducated on this whole topic. Maybe it's because you don't play cricket or something, but oh well.
A whole lot of them love Australia too.
I don't know, pretty hard to take you seriously, as you were one of ones "jerking each other off" like a couple of weeks ago. Who knows what side you will be on next week.
pretty disappointing stuff there mate all i can say to that
JumpTheF**kUp
01-07-2008, 11:20 PM
Seriously, you 2 (sam and Alf) are being pretty ignorant right now.
:/
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/magazine/content/current/story/329708.html (this made me lol and is also true)
I'm kind of biased on this issue, having watched a lot of the Sri Lankan games against Australia and all of the controversy that's been flying around between them, but I do understand what people are saying about that test being soured by poor sportsmanship.
Also, lol at that thing posted by aria.
samthebassman
01-07-2008, 11:32 PM
Read it earlier on.
What I don't understand is why the Aussies are under the pump, the umpires made the mistakes, an Indian was found guilty of racial abuse but it's the Aussies who are being hammered in the media.
Why?
I haven't seen any poor sportsmanship really, or nothing that to the extent that the media is saying.
Anyone just see the press conference from Malcolm Speed? Bucknor has been replaced from the 3rd test.
JumpTheF**kUp
01-08-2008, 12:00 AM
How is monkey even racist?
It's very slightly offensive maybe, but racist? It's not like he called him a black monkey like Glenn Mcgrath did to Sanath Jayasuriya back in '95, and even though there was evidence, nothing happened to him, so why are the Australians bitching when they get some back?
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:01 AM
Hmmm... I hadn't heard that.
I guess he was replaced because the Indians called for it and not because the ICC thought he did a bad job in the last test.
Yeah, I'm sure a news article will be up shortly, as I missed the start of the press conference.
How is monkey even racist?
It's very slightly offensive maybe, but racist? It's not like he called him a black monkey like Glenn Mcgrath did to Sanath Jayasuriya back in '95, and even though there was evidence, nothing happened to him, so why are the Australians bitching when they get some back?
:lol:
I don't you think you can wait 12 years before dishing it back and using that as an excuse.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:03 AM
I'm not defending cricketers that played 13 years ago, in a different era, I'm defending the current day players.
Monkey is a racist term for coloured people, surely you know that Jump. You can't even say these things if you are standing in the crowd these days.
If one of the Aussies called Harbi a towel head or a sand monkey he'd be screaming.
JumpTheF**kUp
01-08-2008, 12:15 AM
Guys, seriously.
You can't honestly believe that there is not racism on the field, it's just that all teams take the policy that what happens on the field, stays on the field. By crying to the umpires, Ponting has opened a door that will change cricket a lot. Everything that's said will be analysed severely. The aussies are willing to give but aren't capable of taking it. Darren Lehmann called the Sri Lankan players 'black sunts' a few years ago ('04-ish) and he was not reprimanded very much at all. What about that spat between Sarwan and Mcgrath recently? NOTHING came out of that? And I'm pretty sure Harbi would have been verbally abused before the monkey taunt, if it even happened. I mean, he was at the crease, India were looking at a draw, and in all likelihood, the Indian team would've been pretty happy with a draw on Australian turf, so why would he just say something like that out of the blue? Symmonds probably said something to him which coaxed Harbi into replying, and Symmonds cried like a little bitch.
This is such a ridiculous argument. You guys are never going to see it the same way as neutral and/or international supporters are going to see it because the Aussie team is hero worshiped by it's supporters.
And with the Sanath thing, I was just saying, they're prepared to give but never willing to take.
And sam, what I was saying is that monkey isn't the sort of term that would make me angry. I mean, if somebody called me a monkey while I was batting, I would laugh at them for being such a retard. I mean, come on, monkey? There are so many more offensive things and he went with monkey.
Grumma
01-08-2008, 12:15 AM
I went through the decisions today and decided that of the 7 incorrect ones 4 went to Australia and 3 went to India.
Can't see what they're on about really, all the others were 50/50s eg Ganguly catch, no 3rd umpire on stumping, 3rd umpire giving not out.
See they're saying Hogg is in doubt - maybe we'll see the wild thing unleashed!
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:25 AM
This is such a ridiculous argument. You guys are never going to see it the same way as neutral and/or international supporters are going to see it because the Aussie team is hero worshiped by it's supporters.
Are they as hero worshipped as much as the Indian team?
At the end of the day, Harbhajan f'cked up with what he said, you can't go around saying these things, whether it's soft or not is not the point.
In today's climate any Aussie who was chardged with a racial offence, no matter how small, would be hammered by the media and the cricketing world, which is fair enough, so why should it be any different for an Indian?
And Aria, please don't be a bitch and leave silly negs, post if you have an opinion.
it's just that all teams take the policy that what happens on the field, stays on the field
No they don't, not at all.
By crying to the umpires, Ponting has opened a door that will change cricket a lot.
Racism is serious, of course he would report a repeat offence. I'm sure Symonds is upset and sick of this. This will not change cricket.
The aussies are willing to give but aren't capable of taking it.
We sledge yes, but within boundaries. Australia can take sledging, just not racist slurs.
Darren Lehmann called the Sri Lankan players 'black sunts' a few years ago ('04-ish) and he was not reprimanded very much at all.
Didn't he get suspended?
And I'm pretty sure Harbi would have been verbally abused before the monkey taunt, if it even happened.
They had been talking for a couple of balls before the incident, obviously sledging each other. Harbhajan then crossed the line.
so why would he just say something like that out of the blue?
Why does anyone say anything racist. Lets not try and get in the minds of the players and guess what they were thinking please.
Symmonds probably said something to him which coaxed Harbi into replying, and Symmonds cried like a little bitch.
*Symonds
On a cricket field, as a batsman, you take the sledging. It is part of the game. You will get it, and you will dish it out. I think it is stupid when the batsmen say things back.
Symonds didn't file the complaint, but who can blame him if he did. I'm sure he is sick of all this racism directed at him.
You guys are never going to see it the same way as neutral and/or international supporters are going to see it because the Aussie team is hero worshiped by it's supporters.
Not really, there are a lot of Australians on both sides of the fence. This comment applies more for the Indians.
And sam, what I was saying is that monkey isn't the sort of term that would make me angry.
It is personal opinion what one deems offensive you idiot.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343507
Speed's press conference. :lol: at Hoggy.
JumpTheF**kUp
01-08-2008, 12:31 AM
In India the term monkey is playfully used to describe someone who is stupid and is not a racist term at all.
That's nice, but they aren't in India are they. Nice ignoring my post too :).
JumpTheF**kUp
01-08-2008, 12:35 AM
No, I'm eating atm, I'll reply to your post once I'm done.
What I'm saying is that it's unfair to vilify a person who does not realise what he said crossed the line, and as far as I've heard, apologised for it as well.
They made an agreement, to my understanding, that they wouldn't use the term "monkey". That is what Hayden said he went up and told Harbhajan, that he had broken the agreement.
I haven't seen him apologise.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:40 AM
You just stole my words Alf, the Indians knew Monkey was offensive after all the carry on from the previous one day tour.
After that tour both teams apparently came to an agreement on what was acceptable.
No, I'm eating atm, I'll reply to your post once I'm done.
What I'm saying is that it's unfair to vilify a person who does not realise what he said crossed the line, and as far as I've heard, apologised for it as well.
was not gonna post here but i cant resist mate you are struggling
he has not apologized for it he has denied it
the thing you need to upset about is that he has been found guilty when it was symonds harden and clarkes word vs singh and tendulkars
but anyway bucknor gone harbajhan appeal wont be until after the perth test so hes playing the perth test
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:44 AM
If that's true it's pretty piss weak by the ICC, and any fan of cricket should be upset by that.
You'd think that the ICC would make every effort to have the appeal before the next test. They have over a week.
so you have ignored that for the last 3 days and now change your tune?
or what are you talking about? the word vs word or the appeal being later?
Grumma
01-08-2008, 12:46 AM
can anyone else NOT understand anything in his posts/
No I can understand Ben, it's just the ideas he throws forth are pretty stupid.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 12:50 AM
is hard.
well looks like icc are taking the appropriate action so cant be that stupid
cant wait to see harbajhan bowl to ponting in perth. ponting would wanna make some runs
JumpTheF**kUp
01-08-2008, 12:59 AM
Racism is serious, of course he would report a repeat offence. I'm sure Symonds is upset and sick of this. This will not change cricket
We sledge yes, but within boundaries. Australia can take sledging, just not racist slurs.
There has been countless evidence of Australia using racist slurs to intimidate opposing teams, as well as a lot of banter that many opposing teams find extremely offensive (eg. mother-daughter-sister talk). And I don't see why the Aussies complain when one of their own is (allegedly) picked on for his race when they seem to do it to so many other countries.
Didn't he get suspended?
For a few unimportant ODI's. This is 3 test matches. That's 15 days of cricket.
They had been talking for a couple of balls before the incident, obviously sledging each other. Harbhajan then crossed the line.
So the sledging that led up to it was all ok? Who are you to judge what crosses the line and what doesn't?
Why does anyone say anything racist. Lets not try and get in the minds of the players and guess what they were thinking please.
: /
*Symonds
I apologise for the spelling error(s).
On a cricket field, as a batsman, you take the sledging. It is part of the game. You will get it, and you will dish it out. I think it is stupid when the batsmen say things back.
Oh ok, so when the batsmen are hit with racist comments it's ok but if it's the fielding side then it's offensive? Or maybe if it's just the Australian side.
Symonds didn't file the complaint, but who can blame him if he did. I'm sure he is sick of all this racism directed at him.
Again, refer to my previous comments.
Not really, there are a lot of Australians on both sides of the fence. This comment applies more for the Indians.
No, because the neutral and Indian supporters agree. And I wasn't saying all Australian supporters, I was specifying you two. Aria, for instance, understands the argument whereas some of my friends who are supporters refuse to see it any other way.
It is personal opinion what one deems offensive you idiot.
lol
Also,
Newspaper reports seem to suggest that the umpires didn’t hear the exchange that gave rise to the charge. Channel 9 has reviewed its audio tapes and found no record of the offensive comments either. They do, however, have recordings of the subsequent chat which involved Hayden, Ponting, Sachin Tendulkar and Harbhajan. So it is possible that these tapes have Harbhajan referring to his comments, perhaps even apologizing for them. In the pictures that I saw while watching the telecast, I saw Harbhajan making what seemed to be conciliatory hand gestures.
So he may have been apologising after realising his mistake.
There has been countless evidence of Australia using racist slurs to intimidate opposing teams, as well as a lot of banter that many opposing teams find extremely offensive (eg. mother-daughter-sister talk). And I don't see why the Aussies complain when one of their own is (allegedly) picked on for his race when they seem to do it to so many other countries.
You'd have to give me links and whatnot. I think the ICC is stamping down on racism these days though, they want it out of the game. No point bringing up past cases, this is about now. The thing Australia is probably most angry about is they had an agreement and it was so clearly broken.
For a few unimportant ODI's. This is 3 test matches. That's 15 days of cricket.
I think every ODI is important. But as I said, racism is being dealt with more seriously now.
So the sledging that led up to it was all ok? Who are you to judge what crosses the line and what doesn't?
Sledging is part of the game. Racism isn't. India can report the things leading up to the racism if they like. But obviously it wasn't bad enough for them to warrant a complaint, which isn't much, judging on what Hogg said.
Oh ok, so when the batsmen are hit with racist comments it's ok but if it's the fielding side then it's offensive? Or maybe if it's just the Australian side.
What? If the Australians said something racist, India would report it? Stop being stupid.
No, because the neutral and Indian supporters agree. And I wasn't saying all Australian supporters, I was specifying you two. Aria, for instance, understands the argument whereas some of my friends who are supporters refuse to see it any other way.
lolwait did they do a poll on every single neutral fan? Must have missed that. No, Ben doesn't understand, he is clearly on your side of the argument.
ill acknowledge that it is racist and not ok if he did call symonds a monkey
nobody who has much idea is even arguing that
alf all you are doing is arguing that monkey is a racist term and racism does not have a place in modern day cricket(which iagree) . tmaybe youre the one who doesnt understand the current situation
My mums comments on the situation: "I think they are big sooks. They should either go home, or we will just thump them again and again.".
:)
yes im sure youre mum is a very intelligent woman
She seems to make more sensible opinions than you Ben. Which is pretty sad with the limited education she has on cricket.
Grumma
01-08-2008, 01:15 AM
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343507
Speed's press conference. :lol: at Hoggy.
would the Indian's even know what bastard means?
also interesting in today's Herald in the Jon Anderson/Rodney Hogg column that one of them (forget which one) rates Dave Hussey as the cleanest striker in Australian cricket and that he'd be the very first player picked in his 20/20 squad.
they also brought up that Michael Clarke has a spell of 6-9 and 3-5 lol
Bastard isn't even that bad of a word. It can't be taken as racist either.
Yeah, Hussey is pretty good, been making some good scores lately.
well thats great alf why dont you put her on here maybe she can address some real points as you seem to have some real trouble
yes they know what a bastard is if you knew anything about indian culture you will know that this is far worse than any racist remark to them
Ben you were the one that got so frustrated at not being able to prove a point, you said you wouldn't post here again, only to come back hours later and start making bad points again.
Ben you must be very knowledgeable on Indian culture.
Nice to see Greig make some outdated and stupid suggestions for the game. That guy just hates Australia. 99.9% of the time you know if you nicked it? Dream on.
yes i am have studied it for years at tertiary level
alf the frustration was caused by your stupidy and complete lack of awareness re current situation
why cant you rebut these questions that every non australian fan in the world of cricket is askingand why do you keep ignoring discussion
the only thing you have argued sucessfully so far is that racism is not ok and everyone knows that
I'm not ignoring discussion. Throw some questions at me.
why is it fair that harbajhan has been banned for 3 matches and (much worsre) been labelled a racist if there is no evidence and the decision was made by taking symonds, clarke, haydens word over tendulkar and harbajhan?
I'm not sure, I can't answer that without knowing the full story Ben. But obviously the ICC heard all relevant information and decided the evidence was there to convict him. We don't know what went down in that meeting though, so who knows.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 02:55 AM
why is it fair that harbajhan has been banned for 3 matches and (much worsre) been labelled a racist if there is no evidence and the decision was made by taking symonds, clarke, haydens word over tendulkar and harbajhan?
Mike Proctor, the match referee from South Africa (he played in the apartied era, so therefore must know something about racism), made a judgement on what he said was a fair hearing, why would he suspend Harbhajan for 3 tests if he didn't think it was warranted or justified?
Why would you cast a shadow over a players career if it wasn't necessary?
He wouldn't have done it for the fun of it.
Or would he?:confused:
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 05:12 AM
McGrath 1/11 from 4 tonight vs Qld.
The old boy still has the skills.
sgrevs
01-08-2008, 06:14 AM
And a golden duck to top it off. Naturally.
radtaste
01-08-2008, 06:59 AM
Don't know if this can be verified or not, found it on theage.com.au:
Tendulkar's timely text message
A text message from Indian batting ace Sachin Tendulkar to his country's cricketing chiefs may have led to the suspension of the team's tour of Australia.
According to reports from India, Tendulkar sent an SMS to the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sharad Pawar yesterday assuring him of Harbhajan's innocence and suggesting that India should play the third Test in Perth only if the punishment was revoked.
"Harbhajan is innocent and I can assure you on this," read the text message from Tendulkar.
"In this hour of crisis, the Board should stand by him.
"I suggest we should play in Perth only if the ban is lifted."
Tendulkar was batting with tailender Harbhajan during the spinner's altercation with Symonds.
Meanwhile, Harbhajan - the player at the centre of the explosive cricket crisis - says he is confident he will win an appeal.
Singh spoke briefly today as the row over the Indians' troubled Australian tour inflamed passions in both countries.
Amid the burning of effigies in India and calls for Australian skipper Ricky Ponting's sacking in Australia, the BCCI suspended the tour yesterday, pending the outcome of Harbhajan's appeal.
Yeah that might be accurate. Heard about that too.
The ICC's decisions were horrible to be honest.
radtaste
01-08-2008, 07:11 PM
Yeah that might be accurate. Heard about that too.
The ICC's decisions were horrible to be honest.
I'm more concerned about the process that led to the decision. Very odd.
Anyway, some interesting articles from theage.com.au
Bollyline affair causes a kerfuffle on the internet
http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/bollyline-affair-causes-a-kerfuffle-on-the-internet/2008/01/08/1199554660836.html
A nation's wrath over honour slighted
http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/a-nations-wrath/2008/01/08/1199554654303.html?page=2
edit: one more...
Why Ponting's heroes just don't appeal to me
http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/01/08/1199554654309.html
I'm more concerned about the process that led to the decision. Very odd.
yup
intresting poll results there good articles
idk maybe im not the only moron in australia then
idk maybe im not the only moron in australia then
Yeah, there are a few morons like you it looks like.
yep looks like a lot of them
I like how people that have no idea about cricket are jumping out and voicing there outrage. Pretty funny stuff.
ya real funny where all having a good laugh see :lol:
intresting a lot of these ppl have played cricket at first class and test level
radtaste
01-08-2008, 07:58 PM
I like how people that have no idea about cricket are jumping out and voicing there outrage. Pretty funny stuff.
Eh, sometimes naive input can be just as valuable as informed input.
Yeah, alright. Times like these when all the media whores come out and make shocking and hard hitting articles or comments.
Naive input isn't really valuable here.
what about dean jones he was ripping into them on sen the other day is he a moron who knows nothing about cricket
incase u dont know pete roebuck the guy who wrote the sack ponting article captained somerset for decades
why do u think these ppl have no idea about cricket just curious
Ben, maybe if you listen a bit more, you may realise I'm not saying everyone are morons who don't know much about cricket, I'm just saying some are.
hmm ok intresting
just curious why is it wrong if all these morons share the same sentiments expressed by experts such as roebuck, jones sidhu etc
Yeah you just got to listen a bit more. I know that isn't your best attribute but try man.
hmm ok your doing real well here :lol:
Thanks! Glad you decided to post here again, you are adding some real depth to the conversation.
a shame its a 1 sider convo that youre ignoring hmm
but anyway am glad the icc is taking appropriate action gr8 stuff
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:13 PM
You guys should consider playing devil's advocate to your own opinions.
ya bad taste thats what im doing right here to this thread bro
im just wondering why is a regular person a moron if he has the same opinion as a cricket expert
What? I think you are a moron because you struggle to get your point across, and end up babbling and clutching at straws.
who are u talking to alf can u be more clear
ok good edit maybe you just cant read or cant understand non idiot maybe thats the prob
If I post after you, without a post, I'm talking to you?
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:19 PM
but anyway am glad the icc is taking appropriate action gr8 stuff
Well, I also read on theage, some people have 'blasted' the decision.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/legends-blast-bucknor-axing/2008/01/09/1199554692792.html
im just wondering why is a regular person a moron if he has the same opinion as a cricket expert
Well, the only reason I can think of is, that someone uninformed may copy someone else's more informed opinion, without having explored the situation themself.
Well, I also read on theage, some people have 'blasted' the decision.
http://www.theage.com.au/news/cricket/legends-blast-bucknor-axing/2008/01/09/1199554692792.html
Well, the only reason I can think of is, that someone uninformed may copy someone else's more informed opinion, without having explored the situation themself.
yea obviouslythats a possibility but how does alf know? did he pop quiz them all before they voted on the polls or wrote articles?
Obviously none of us on opposite sides will agree with each other. Just hope that this stupid situation gets sorted soon, so we can get to Australia killing India in the next few tests.
ok yea i guess thats a good way to stop arguing
go ponting i hope he gets a few runs i love watchin this bro bat one of my favourite people actually doin great things at the kangaroos fc
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:23 PM
yea obviouslythats a possibility but how does alf know? did he pop quiz them all before they voted on the polls or wrote articles?
Assumptions are made all the time, can't blame one for doing so, particularly if they may ring true.
Do you think he should be captain Ben?
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:30 PM
edit: rephrase: Do you guys not question his actions in the recent test at all?
yea ido kind of idk
i hope when the big guy from the ICC comes in he can sit down with the captains and sort it out
What were Punters actions?
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:40 PM
What were Punters actions?
Non actions included. Basically, all that's been commented on, the (supposed) double standards, his post match comments, you could include the conduct of the team as his responsibility.
His post match comments were great, I haven't seen any media scrutiny of that.
Conduct of his team has been pretty outstanding for years.
All the things you listed are nothing.
radtaste
01-08-2008, 08:49 PM
His post match comments were great, I haven't seen any media scrutiny of that.
Conduct of his team has been pretty outstanding for years.
All the things you listed are nothing.
Mainly stuff about Ponting commenting about his team played in the spirit of the game.
I'm more concerned with this test in particular.
So the news is just hyping up a big lot of nothing, right?
The news is hyping up the hype from India. Ponting has done nothing wrong. What a role model for kids around Australia. A truly great, genuine bloke.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 10:19 PM
Non actions included. Basically, all that's been commented on, the (supposed) double standards, his post match comments, you could include the conduct of the team as his responsibility.
I think Ponting has done well in all of these area's.
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 10:21 PM
Bucknor's blackballing bodes badly
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/baggygreen/content/story/329931.html
An interesting article on Bucknor's sacking, I don't think it's been posted here yet.
with all respect bucknor has been a terrible umpire for about 3 years now ppl have been calling for his sacking for a long time
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 10:26 PM
If he was that bad the ICC would have moved him on by now.
yep
illbe surprised if he doesnt "retire" in v near future
samthebassman
01-08-2008, 10:34 PM
He probably will, I think he was treated pretty badly, sure he had one bad game but he doesn't deserve to go out on these terms.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343765
Great article there from ninemsn.
And a pretty darn funny article here too.
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2008/01/08/1199554652624.html
adn heres a good one where 3 australian sport hall of famers share their views
http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,23020215-5006301,00.html
Grumma
01-09-2008, 12:11 AM
yep looks like a lot of them
Well our country was founded by British society's rejected
Hussey had another big innings last night for Victoria.
Grumma
01-09-2008, 01:20 AM
were they playing WA today? cos i went past Punt rd oval and there were guys in WA colours fielding to a dark blue team
They wouldn't have played today, as they played last night.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 01:34 AM
Tomorrow.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343992
Claims lip readers have unveiled Sharma used "the worst word you can use in the language" to umpire Bucknor after a turned down decision.
Also brings up the past footage of Gavastar throwing a tantrum back in 1981. Imagine if Ponting had done that :).
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=343976
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 05:58 PM
Haha, another Indian having a sook, imagine that.
That Gavaskar video is hilarious, what a clown.
India is batting against the ACT Invitational XI in Canberra.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 06:25 PM
Richie Sherlock who is opening the bowling for the ACT has played up here for the past 2 seasons, he's actually a kiwi and played for NZ A last year. Also, he's a massive tool.
A great article about the test...
http://content-aus.cricinfo.com/baggygreen/content/story/330014.html
Sehwag should have been run out for less than 10. Umpire gave it not out, but replays showed he was well short of his crease. Indians will probably request this umpire for the 3rd test.
Also the West Indies board are putting in some sort of appeal or please explain on the sacking of Bucknor from the third test.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 06:33 PM
So... Sehwag didn't walk?
Cheat!
Unsportman Like!
Against The Spirit Of The Game!
Wankers.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 06:36 PM
God I hope the Aussies unleash Tait on a hard, fast, bouncy WACA wicket.
I really wanna see some carnage.
Imagine having Lee, Tait and Johnson bowling quick. Looks like Hogg will be dropped from the team to make way for Tait.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 06:40 PM
That is an attack with serious wheels.
I would imagine Hoggy will be dropped, I also heard he had a finger injury and was in doubt, doesn't matter either way because I'm sure the Indians will make sure he gets a 4 test ban.
He won't get anything. It would be a funny hearing to listen into.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 06:44 PM
I can imagine Hoggy sitting in the corner, all red faced and embarrased with his tongue hanging out.
I can't. I can imagine him ripping it up and proving that there was nothing wrong with what he said and charging out of the room a free man, with his tongue out.
Sehwag gone for 24 from 49 balls, against a mediocre opponent. Doesn't really give the selectors confidence in him.
radtaste
01-09-2008, 08:11 PM
I can't. I can imagine him ripping it up and proving that there was nothing wrong with what he said and charging out of the room a free man, with his tongue out.
Serious business.
samthebassman
01-09-2008, 09:50 PM
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=344196
WACA looks like it will be fast.
Apparently Ponting's parents had to change there home phone number, as they got too many abusive phone calls. Disgraceful.
India has been less than convincing today, in something that could only be labelled batting practise.
Jaffer did well to score 92, but failed to bring up his century. Dravid has been the only other to impress, making 62 from 91. But Sehwag (24), Karthik (25) and Yuvraj Singh (2) all failed to make an impression in the lead in to the third test.
Yuvraj will almost certainly be dropped you would have thought and Jaffer may have prompted the selectors to give him one last chance, as Sehwag couldn't make runs.
Edit: Also I had a laugh at India in these videos:
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=344170
Harbhajan made to look like a idiot in that first one. Clean bowled him and he didn't walk.
Grumma
01-10-2008, 12:13 AM
lmao nice
samthebassman
01-10-2008, 12:27 AM
I heard the stuff about about Ponting's parents this morning, disgraceful stuff.
Grumma
01-10-2008, 03:29 AM
haha on msn there's a link to a video of Dhoni claiming KP's wicket even though it bounced considerably short
samthebassman
01-10-2008, 03:32 AM
Yep, India are hypocrites
haha on msn there's a link to a video of Dhoni claiming KP's wicket even though it bounced considerably short
Yeah keep up, I posted the link a few posts ago.
radtaste
01-10-2008, 03:49 AM
Yep, India are hypocrites
I think the difference is you can do the occasional dodgy thing in a test, one or two, but when those dodgy things get to the point where it's absolute BS, then you can start complaining.
I don't even see what the dodgy things are that Australia are doing.
radtaste
01-10-2008, 03:55 AM
I don't even see what the dodgy things are that Australia are doing.
The only one I can think of right now is Gilly calling for the Dravid wicket. He would have known that it wasn't an edge.
I'm mainly referring to the umpire's decisions in this case. Like you can get away with a few dodgy decision, but in the last test, there more than a few, so yeh, the Indians needed to vent.
How can you even say that? How would you have a clue?
The only person that would have known is Gilly. Everyone knows he is a fair player. He said he appealed because he didn't know whether it was pad or bat or both.
The Indians vented at the Australians though, that's the problem.
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