RE:pakistan
by seefact on Feb 11, 2007 10:10 PM
http://sify.com/sports/cricket/fullstory.php?id=14343132
Zaheer Khan accused of assaulting spectator
Monday, 04 December , 2006, 12:44
Centurion: Speedster Zaheer Khan was on Sunday accused of assaulting a spectator during the fifth and final cricket one-dayer against South Africa. The team management categorically denied the incident. "Zaheer totally denies the charge. This fan had actually trespassed into the Indian dressing room and security personnel are investigating the incident," media manager of the Indian team Rajan Nair said. Zaheer hit the fan, confirmed CEO of Northern Cricket Union, Ellis Lombard. The fan also got into an argument with a few of the Indian players. The person in question, a local resident of Indian origin, claimed that Zaheer had first thrown a water bottle at him while fielding at third man and later when he had gone to the Indian dressing room to ask for an explanation, he was manhandled by the cricketer. "We were disappointed at India's performance and heckling the boys when Zaheer suddenly turned around and threw a water bottle at me," said the spectator. "Later I went to the Indian dressing room to ask for his explanation and he held me by collar and threw me down at the ground." Corne Meyer, the security spokesman at the Centurion, said there were different versions to the incident and they were investigating it. "The man has been arrested and there are two-three versions of the matter. We are currently investigating it," he said. As far as one could see, the fans indeed had turned very abusive in the particular stand and cricketers such as Zaheer Khan and Anil Kumble, as well as those sitting on the sidelines such as Wasim Jaffer and Suresh Raina, showed a lot of restraint. Sachin Tendulkar had bruised his left elbow when he was hit by a delivery from Andre Nel during the Indian innings. Dressing room sources said the little master was fine. It did not require even an X-ray. %u201CHe was not even taken to hospital. He is fine,%u201D said the Indian team%u2019s spokesman.
it is sheer sign of discrimination when gibbs has said all paksitanis are animals he got away with 2 one day internationals ban when afridi said it is 4 int ban they r not understanding because of asian teams only they r sitting if we have our own board then the consequnces will be serious.it is shame on icc for having different attitude.
It is cruel..... hunt down the man who taunted, let him also share the punishment. Are we going in a way, where robot will play instead of human? Discipline is good but penalty is too much.
He is emotionally disturbed and Pak play with full miht when they play the game. It will be hurting for him.For that ICC need not be too harsh in putting him out for four one. That is intentional.
My Comment as a psychologist. ICC should understand emotional part. He should be allowed to play World come right from the starting.
RE:Afridi Banned for 4 onedayers
by Ravi Rao on Feb 10, 2007 10:08 PM
Don't link this with Gibbs issue; Afridi deserved this ban for his action ; if u haven't seen it check it out on youtube before commenting.
