The India-Australia Sydney test: Aussies resort to cheating.

January 9, 2008 at 8:36 pm | In bizarre, india, issues |
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The India vs Australia Sydney test match began with a lot of hope and excitement. After all, two rivals were battling it out on the cricket field, and India soon took the upper hand in the match.
What was to follow, would soon be dubbed as one of the most unfortunate incidents in test cricket so far. Decision after decision started going against the Indian team, as the on-field umpires stopped giving the Aussie batsmen out. In a clear decision, where an Australian batsman (Andrew Symonds) was OUT caught behind, the umpire did not give him out.
Unsporting as he is, the Aussie batsman stood his ground and did not walk back to the dressing room. He was OUT again later in the innings, but again was given not out, and he stood his ground. In the game of cricket, if you are out, it is considered sporting to walk back to the dressing room by yourself. But the Aussie batsmen were in no such mood. Ricky Ponting, the Aussie captian was also OUT, and was given not out. He also stood his ground.

Talking of Indian batsmen, Wasim Jaffer, Saurav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid were all WRONGLY given out by the umpires. These decisions raised serious doubts about the intention of the umpires and the Aussie players themselves. The wrong decisions against the Indian team were far too many to be considered human errors.

Soon, all boundaries of sanity were crossed, when the Aussies verbally abused the Indian bowler Harbhajan Singh and then later lodged a false complaint against him, accusing him of racial abuse! The match referee did not have any evidence against Harbhajan Singh, but still decided to ban him for 3 matches, by blindly believeing the Australians.

This proved to be the last straw to break the camel’s back, and the Indian team protested and threatened to call off the tour.

I think, the Aussies should look at their own barbaric behaviour before accusing other players for racism..especially India..the land of Mahatama Gandhi..who fought against racism.It is the Australian team that has racially abused the Sri-Lankan team before, and gotten away with it too. This whole episode re-iterated the fact, that only Asian teams are wrongly implicated everytime and the ‘white’ teams are allowed to get away. 

Sad but true. But the Indian team has shown that they refuse to buckle down under pressure and unfair practices..even if the umpires and the match referees are biased  against them!

Interestingly, the Indian team has been supported by even the Australian media and everyone the world over. The Australians should stop such uncivilized behaviour or else risk losing any more visits to their country by visiting teams.

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  1. I shouldn’t bother to comment but your summary is so infantile, one sided and naive that it makes me wonder how educated you are. Of all the blogs I have read about this, your summary is about the most biased and ridiculous I have seen.

    Look mate, umpires make mistakes (sometimes in your favour too), Aussies do not cheat (they do not need to, they are good enough to win without it), Harbhajan has a long history of poor behaviour and India’s conduct on the field is no better or worse than the Australians.

    No other country in the world has reacted so poorly and petulantly to a game of cricket.

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  2. Well..i think u need to read the papers. The aussies have a history of barbaric conduct on the feild. Indians have just started reacting to their arrogant behaviour..it was the aussies who racially abused the Sri lankans..it was the aussies who abused the west indians..and there are countless such instances. The lankan team had once called off the match when a biased aussie umpire had wrongly called a lankan bowler. They should be the last people to accuse others of racism. I think they should be sent to some finishing school and taught some manners. Even the australian media is against their own team.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  3. I dont think the Australian team knows the meaning of playing fair and in the spirit of the game. When they start losing..they play dirty tricks.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  4. If you form your views from what you read in the papers you are not thinking for yourself.

    “Barbaric conduct” ??? Whoa, hang on there mate, that’s so typical of your ridiculous over-reaction. Your comments are “reverse-racism”, without doubt.

    Get it straight buddy, the Indian team are no saints either. Their behaviour is just as bad as any other side.

    I suggest you get the chip off your shoulder and grow up. By the way, the word is “you”, not “u”. We are not texting here.

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  5. Needless to mention the incident when the Australian team had pushed the BCCI chairman from the stage when they were here. So as you can now see..it is you who is biased..not me.,i am stating the facts. The Aussies have had a history of uncivilized conduct on the ground and off it.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  6. I still think that the behaviour of the aussies has been barbaric. As a matter of fact…i am texting…accessing the blog thru my mobile fone ;)

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  7. If the Aussies behave the way they do..Indians cannot afford to be saints.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  8. You are only stating the facts that suit you. It is now emerging that Symonds was abused in India and he didn’t report it, trying to work it out there and then. The more and more detail that is emerging is looking worse and worse for the Indians.

    And Murili should have been forced to change his action.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  9. Well. Peter…it seems that the facts that suit me far outnumber the ones that dont..anyway.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  10. No, you refuse to consider any facts that don’t suit you. There is a big difference.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  11. I can say the same for you.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  12. Why thankyou.

    Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  13. It’s like “the argument” on Monty Python, Peter. You say something, he’s says “no it’s not”. You say something else, he says “no it’s not”. Frustrating isn’t it?

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  14. Lol…you are welcome..

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  15. Such arguments are never easy to resolve Ray..each side has its own version..and they keep supporting it. Hence the matter remains…’an argument’!

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  16. No it’s not.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  17. According to Oxford dictionary,

    Argument: debate,reasoning process

    Rant: declaim, recite theatrically, preach

    You are ranting, not arguing

    Now, do you acknowledge, for example, Harbhajan has displayed very bad conduct & sportsmanship in the past?

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  18. Going my that meaning…even you are ranting..huff puff..get over it india..snort ;)

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  19. Peter….Yes it is..lol ;)

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  20. Again, imitation.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  21. No no no…you are imitating me ;)

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  22. Well, the one thing I am sure of is that this “argument” won’t go anywhere.

    Bye.

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  23. This argument will go places…. ;)

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  24. The Monty Python guy just keeps at it, doesn’t he? Before you answer my question about Harbhajan, boyfromindia, (although I doubt you intend to) please have a look at this. Read the article and then look at the video. There’s also one on your wicketkeeper. BTW, this was on the comments on my site, where you posted. Perhaps you should have looked at it first!:

    http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23027330-5001505,00.html

    I’ll be interested to hear your “argument” about those incidents.

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  25. ok, well answer Ray’s question. And then you get to ask one.

    Now, do you acknowledge, for example, Harbhajan has displayed very bad conduct & sportsmanship in the past?

    Comment by Peter — January 10, 2008 #

  26. Harbhajan’s conduct has never been unprovoked. It has always been due to the Australian’s bad conduct that he has answered back in the same way. Talking of individual players..
    Ricky Ponting
    Glenn McGrath
    Symonds
    Lehmann
    Martyn
    Slater
    Hayden
    :…….and the list goes on and on
    have all been unruly in the cricket feild.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  27. Lehmann called the Sri Lankans BLACK once..do you endorse his conduct Peter and Ray?

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  28. I will see that news once i am at my pc…and list countless such incidents against the Australians..the net is full of them..

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  29. No, and Lehmann copped his suspension on the chin. He took it like a man, not like that sook Harbhajan.

    The Harbhajan incident in the video - it’s against England. I don’t think he was “provoked” by anyone in that instance, except maybe the sound of the ball hitting his wickets.

    Don’t bother rolling out more “proof” of Australia’s so-called bad behaviour. For every one of those incidents there would be one from India too.

    Get over it, your precious players are every bit as “nasty” as the Aussies are.

    It is just a game but you, and millions of others like you, are treating it like an international conspiracy.

    You have insulted Australia & Australians. You are petulant and biased and you do not look at these matters fairly.

    Goodbye.

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  30. I need not provide more proof as everyone knows the the australian team has no honesty..some of them were caught doping..others cheating..some like lehmann are racist. I dont think there is anything manly about being banned for racism. Maybe you look at it proudly. I despise of it. As far as being biased is concerned…you are more biased than anyone i have ever seen. Even after your team has been slammed by the media the world over..including your own, you are still defending their dishonest and dirty behaviour. There are video clips that vindicate my opinion of them..where it can be seen how blatantly they have cheated..

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  31. The media are idiots. Being “slammed” by them is actually a compliment! No point “arguing” here. You only want to see one side. I have not defended Australians so much as I have tried to explain to you that they are no worse than your lot. But it’s like talking to a brick wall, everything just bounces back. Goodbye again.

    Comment by raydixon — January 10, 2008 #

  32. The biggest flaw with you people is that you are close minded and blind when it comes to your own faults. The only thing you know is to be rude and brazen to all around you and justify your character flaws and wrong doings. So your outburst is no surprise. You just need an excuse to be rowdy..as was demonstrated by your team..and your erstwhile teams. Being rowdy is considered a virtue..and a widely practiced disease..thats the overall impression in the world media. You may ignore the media..but it is the media which propogates your image as a team and as a community.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  33. After having this discussion..i have come to a conclusion that uncivilized conduct seems to be genetically ingrained in you people. I dont blame the aussie players anymore..seems like they were born like this..to run after people and to try and bite them..snap at them. This time however…it proved costly..as some of the aussie player endorsements were withdrawn. Maybe this will instill some sense in them..and hopefully help them evolve into more civilized people..so that they dont feel misfit in the 21st century.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 10, 2008 #

  34. Aboyfromindia,

    Why do you keep removing my comments? Does the truth hurt you too much?

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  35. Dear Peter,
    i am removing your coments because i refuse to see further spam on my blog. And i do not know which truth you are talking of..i hope you are not referring to the twisted truth you have been trying to present.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  36. Spam? It appears to be censorship to me. It’s your blog, you can do what you like.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  37. Maybe spam is too harsh a word to be used here. But, now i am looking for some neutral opinion..a non-indian and non-australian viewpoint on the issue.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  38. So in other words you are trying desperately for someone to agree with you.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  39. No. Thats your misinterpretation of my motives. As we have been accusing each other of being biased..i want a third party to provide their unbiased opinion. A third party opinion may or may not fall in line with my opinion. Our opinions dont count anymore..as we will keep on fighting like this. If there is no third party response, i will write a new post..on a car.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  40. OK - but could you remove all my comments? I wouldn’t want to influence anyone.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  41. Its ok Peter..your comments are necessary to provide the whole picture. If i remove them, it will only present my views. I have nothing against you personally. Your comments on other posts are most welcome.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  42. but you removed all my best ones!

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  43. That is one debate i do not wish to start!

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  44. fair enough too!

    Can I ask your opinion on something though.

    The requirement that Harbhajan must be cleared for the remaining part of the tour to continue. In your view is this an appropriate requirement.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  45. My view is..that if Harbhajan was punished without any evidence and only on the basis of what the opponents said, then he should be tried fairly. By clearing him, i understand, that he should be either adjudged guilty or not guilty.Without proper clearance, the tour should not go on. The match referee is supposed to take all decisions fairly and by listening to both sides. When the umpires did not hear anything and there was no more evidence, he should not have taken such a decision in haste.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  46. Ok - so if the NZ independent judge agrees with the original verdict, will India accept the decision?

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  47. Yes. If the decision is made fairly and with proper evidence to back it up. Not like what Proctor did..he made a sham of the whole matter.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  48. Ok - what we are being told here is that the BICC want Harbhajan found innocent on appeal. Otherwise they are going home.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  49. No. Thats not true. They are demanding a fair trial..not like the Proctor one. In a court, you have to prove innocence…not demand it. The BCCI was unhappy the way the trial was held.

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 11, 2008 #

  50. If that’s the case, then that’s fine then. I have no issue with that.

    Comment by Peter — January 11, 2008 #

  51. Are you still ‘whining’ about spam, boy?

    Comment by raydixon — January 16, 2008 #

  52. Lol Ray..you are funny!!

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 16, 2008 #

  53. Now you’re getting it, ‘aboy…’. Hey, Tendulkar was just given out (at 71) to a suspect LBW decision, what do you think about that? It looks like those Aussies have got the umpires working for them again. It must be the free beer we give them.

    Comment by raydixon — January 16, 2008 #

  54. Wow Ray..you always in front of the idiot box/TV? ‘aboy……..’..lol..you can ask my name if you wish to address me by it ;)
    i dont want you to strain yourself like this..’aboy……’

    Comment by aboyfromindia — January 16, 2008 #

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