Shut Up, Mr. Gavaskar!
The recent comments made by Sunil Gavaskar about the Aussie players' behaviour are stirring up quite a storm! TOI reports today that the Aussie players are remarkably upset over them and naturally so. Gavaskar's always been after the Aussies for their sledging and "apparent" bad behaviour on the field.
But tell me, which team doesn't dish it out to the opponent batsmen? I was watching the India Bangladesh match yesterday, and Munaf Patel surely mouthed the choicest expletives to the Bangladeshi opener, Tamim Iqbal after the latter had smashed him out of the park. Did you see that Mr. Gavaskar!!!
Agreed, the Aussies do cross the line sometimes, but you had no reason commenting about the late David Hookes. That was in real bad taste!
The Aussie team of the last decade is arguably the greatest side to have ever graced the game, and you have to give them credit for that! You should thank the Aussies who revitalised Test cricket by scoring at 4 an over in most of the matches they played! Thank heavens for Shane Warne who showed what spin really is, Mcgrath for showing us that humans too can be as precise as machines, Ponting for showing that captains can forget pressure and make a mockery of the big games and for Steve Waugh for showing what leadership is all about!
Please save us the biased outlook that you bring to your commentary every time! We are not stupid and though we haven't played the game at the professional level, we do understand the game! No, the Indians are not victimised every time they step on the cricket field as you make them out to be. You talk about the decisions going against India, yet you see in the other direction when the Indian fielders appeal for a catch of the batsman's neck! (Ref: Ind-Ban match). Please also stop the constant bum scratching for your pal Tendulkar, who should show some sense and quit after the World Cup.
If you really want to contribute, please use your "expertise" in advising India. It's a bloody shame that such a talented team should come up with such a shoddy performance. It's not the defeat that hurts, it's the manner of going down!
At this point, I can assume it's only frustration that has led you to make such unsavoury comments, but remember that the Aussies are the ultimate masters of the mind games! You'll need more than just 'below-the-belt' remarks to put them off their game!
But tell me, which team doesn't dish it out to the opponent batsmen? I was watching the India Bangladesh match yesterday, and Munaf Patel surely mouthed the choicest expletives to the Bangladeshi opener, Tamim Iqbal after the latter had smashed him out of the park. Did you see that Mr. Gavaskar!!!
Agreed, the Aussies do cross the line sometimes, but you had no reason commenting about the late David Hookes. That was in real bad taste!
The Aussie team of the last decade is arguably the greatest side to have ever graced the game, and you have to give them credit for that! You should thank the Aussies who revitalised Test cricket by scoring at 4 an over in most of the matches they played! Thank heavens for Shane Warne who showed what spin really is, Mcgrath for showing us that humans too can be as precise as machines, Ponting for showing that captains can forget pressure and make a mockery of the big games and for Steve Waugh for showing what leadership is all about!
Please save us the biased outlook that you bring to your commentary every time! We are not stupid and though we haven't played the game at the professional level, we do understand the game! No, the Indians are not victimised every time they step on the cricket field as you make them out to be. You talk about the decisions going against India, yet you see in the other direction when the Indian fielders appeal for a catch of the batsman's neck! (Ref: Ind-Ban match). Please also stop the constant bum scratching for your pal Tendulkar, who should show some sense and quit after the World Cup.
If you really want to contribute, please use your "expertise" in advising India. It's a bloody shame that such a talented team should come up with such a shoddy performance. It's not the defeat that hurts, it's the manner of going down!
At this point, I can assume it's only frustration that has led you to make such unsavoury comments, but remember that the Aussies are the ultimate masters of the mind games! You'll need more than just 'below-the-belt' remarks to put them off their game!
posted by sajetspeaketh at 3:34 AM
2 Comments:
good thoughts!
I think bringing david hookes into the picture was totally nonsensical. Border made some real good points about cultural and upbringing difference between the two countries and that was quite valid. Gavaskars remarks were uncalled for. And I totally agree about umpiring decisions and all the crib about Indians or rather Tendulkar getting a brunt of it etc. Thats total BS.
Yup...I have always hated his biased approach...The least he can do is appreciate the Aussies for their records over the past 4-5 years...But he concentrates solely on their "so-called" ugly behaviour...But come to think of it, who doesn't indulge in sledging today?
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