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Posted by sneha at 4/5/2008 10:20:37 PM
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I am angry and ashamed at the way we went down in Ahmedabad. Winning and losing is a part of sport. I understand that as well as anyone else, but I have some simple questions to ask the players, the BCCI and the Indian think tank!
1. Is the BCCI going to take back the money it showered on the team for their ODI Series win in Australia? (Which was not such a big deal anyway!)
2. Who decided to bat first on such a cracked up pitch? Will the team management admit? Did Gary Kirsten have anything to do with it?
3. Was Anil Kumble unfit for the match and still insisted he play? If yes - why?
4. Did players break rules to make appearances for IPL related launches and parties in between the Test Match? And does a certain Mr. Modi really care about India's SUCCESS in "Test" cricket?
5. As a South African - where is Gary Kirsten's heart in this series?
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Reader Comments
Posted by rahuld at 4/7/2008 11:37:16 AM
i would like to comment on point number 5 that i there should be all indians in the squad other than the players. Wht do we need foraigners.
point 2 -- it was a very wrong decisions and India paid for it.
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Posted by sashidhar at 4/10/2008 9:58:38 AM
Hi,
I'm Sashidhar and I hail from vizag. Just to introduce myself, I have played Under 22 state level cricket and also took active part in the administration activities.
Your questions appear to be very interesting and valid. Coming to your first question, BCCI gave the cash prize to the team for their performance in ODI series against Aussies, WITHOUT ANY TERMS AND CONDITIONS) and not for what they do in the future.Moreover, there is no such history like the cash prize being taken back.
Secondly, Captain's decision is final. Mo matter whatever the think-tank discuss in the dressing rooms, captain has the final say. In any case, the decision wouldn't have mattered much, had the Indians scored put up some decent score.
Thirdly, Yes, You are right! Amil was not fit for the match. But still he was asked to play. It's because of the significance of match, he was force to play.
Coming to your 4th question, No clause or condition thereof, in the IPL nomenclature, prevents players from attending the parties or related activities. But again, like you rightly mentioned, Mr Modi is all focussed on IPL's brand rather INDIAN CRICKET OR PLAYER'S FITNESS FACTOR.
Lastly, Gary is a true professional. And like any other professional, he does justice in whatever assignments he take part in.
Thank you!
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