Either give opinions of representative sample or stay put... If at all u have to publish anything that anybody says, please add your expert commentary so we will know the issue...this article makes the issue as if, foreign players just have to find something wrong with India
I think these guys are just being hyped for lesser talents. A true professional does not harp over bumpy pitches, if he has the craft then he performs on any kind of turf. These people have been mollycoddled a bit too much and should be told to shut and play on what is there. Greats of the era gone by performed and won over millions of heart by their ability, they were never seen cribbing on such issues.
Re: Bumpy pitches...
by S Shrikanth on Mar 02, 2010 11:59 AM
Everyone knows that this a new laid down track and it has extra bounce as well as speed. This is natural.
The track is new to everyone, including Indian team, so no point in complaining. If they have complaints then better ask FIH to revert back to natural Grass.
The problem with European teams is that they start conspiring against India right from the beginning. They first brought Astro turf to kill natural Grass, then changed the rules according to their convenience. Now complaining about the track.
They must stop now. India's performance in the first match has renewed the excitement in India. It is most likely that Centre of World field hockey may shift to India.
I can book IPL tickets from iplt20dotcom but i am not getting any site to book hockey tickets. Some one told that hockey tickets are given for free, even then more than 50% of seats are empty
Re: where can i book online tickets for Hockey WC
by rkdmumbai on Mar 02, 2010 10:51 AM
We all know man, that you are writing your views just to have comments on it.. stop this nonsense.
Re: where can i book online tickets for Hockey WC
by antipakanticongress on Mar 02, 2010 11:29 AM
What one can expect from a person who is keeping his sign as "MAN" lol you have to tell everyone yourself you are a man
Unfortunately the Hockey WC 2010 Director is an Australian called Ken Read and he has banned our important forward position player Shivendra Singh for three matches. This is a very tactical move before the India Australia match. The cause shown is a deliberate hit to a Paki player but it has clarified by our coach Brasa that it was unintentional and accidental. First it was Greg Chappell, now this Hockey director and also all that ethnic violence in Australia against all Indians. Guess this country called Australia is a similar if not bigger threat to us than China or Pakistan.
Re: WC Director is an Australian
by Nisar Ansari on Mar 02, 2010 11:02 AM
The biggest slap to Ken Read will come if Pak team should lodge a protest against ban of Shivender, but they won't do it coz they are not known for sporting gestures.
Re: Re: WC Director is an Australian
by anand zawar on Mar 02, 2010 11:08 AM
yeah......that would be fantastic...but its like shooting in the dark. we know pak wont do that. Anyways, a good try.
Re: WC Director is an Australian
by Vishakha S on Mar 02, 2010 10:48 AM
Couldn't agree more with you, after all the australia is a country of convicts, what else can we expect from the convicts ?
Since we were hosting the WC, we should have made it sure no aussie is at the head / decision making position, our bad.
India should make sure that it stands up for itself and shows others their position, down there.
We should part ways with our attitude that everyone is a friend and wake up to the reality, unless with ki..k others a.s&s, no one is a friend
When the players complain that the turf is not smooth when it is dry is there some knowledgeable person who knows Hockey in India who will clarify this mistake if it was so.
Re: Re: Enough of Hockey
by glenn selwyn on Mar 02, 2010 10:49 AM
Hockey is an international and Olympic sport. Cricket is senseless and IPL even more so as it is only done for money. Sop rediff pl. continue on your excellent coverage of our national sport.
Re: Enough of Hockey
by Nisar Ansari on Mar 02, 2010 11:06 AM
Hi Madman, we are not interested in the silly game of cricket.Hockey is our National Game and our pride.Two hoots to the Dundulkars and Pravids.
Re: Enough of Hockey
by Bhalchandra Gaonkar on Mar 02, 2010 10:39 AM
man is a stupid person. hocky is a good game to watch as well as hard working instead of match fixing and money hungry in cricket. person like man have no sence to talk about IPL.
I am an Indian who has spent many years outside India and having returned back to create something new, am getting sick of the utter lackadaisical "Chalta Hai" attitude in India. I am sure that the bumpy turf is a by-product of this attitude where nothing of quality can ever be produced. The flooring on which the astroturf would have been laid might not have been smoothened and might not have been cleaned properly either before laying out the turf. That cultural issue has to be resolved before India can dream of becoming a semi-developed country. Things look good from the outside but as soon as you see it closely, you can find that there is absolutely no emphasis on quality.
Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by socrates singh on Mar 02, 2010 10:12 AM
you are right. one wishes quality would improve faster. however things are improving and there is a positive momentum to change for the better.
Re: Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by Nisar Ansari on Mar 02, 2010 11:12 AM
'Bumpiness' is a lame excuse of the foreign teams who have not done as per expectations. India & Pak played a wonderful match on the same bumpy ground. International players shld be able to play on all conditions of ground and weather.
Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by cool dude on Mar 02, 2010 10:41 AM
It will never changed...Our grand grandfathers, grandfathers, fathers..everyone just thought it will..but nothing has changed..Even if you spend good money, u are never sure of getting the quality things or service..U better spend rest of your life too outside India.
Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by Vishwanathan Anand on Mar 02, 2010 10:28 AM
yes you are right to a large extent... but things are improving and improving fast... i am in business for last 10 years and isee things moving faster with regard to quality. Chalta hai will also go... we will change it, you and I
Re: Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by ganesan on Mar 02, 2010 10:43 AM
Mr. Singh and Mr. Anand, I am glad that there are people who still believe that we can do it. Keep it up and lets all work towards making India the same glorious nation it was. Jai Hind. Ganesan, Bangalore.
Re: Re: Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by rkdmumbai on Mar 02, 2010 10:54 AM
Good Mr.Ganesan.... But what are doing in Bangalore? You should be in Tamilnadu.. Get out from Bangalore soon. (This is pure Indian tendancy)
Re: Re: Chalta Hai attitude
by Nisar Ansari on Mar 02, 2010 11:17 AM
Self-deprecation is India's special quality! Chalta Hai is not unique to India-look at the billion dollar car recalls of Toyota & Hyundai. Also, the Recession in the West was caused by their Chalta Hai attitude.We must take pride in India Inc.
This newly laid poly grass will b another example of hw indian administrators get the money from. I'm sure that they must have compromised the quality of turf against thier under the table share from the vendor who supplied it.
Re: another under the table deal ?
by Bhalchandra Gaonkar on Mar 02, 2010 10:42 AM
Exactly right. The person do not know the game become a minister this is the sin of this country
Re: Re: another under the table deal ?
by Nisar Ansari on Mar 02, 2010 11:32 AM
I know UR a 'Marathi Manoos' but you must learn to write correct English if U want to comment on-line.
