tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post7638322784373526283..comments2024-03-21T21:25:28.098+04:00Comments on Well Pitched - a cricket blog: Controversy Number 2 for the IPLobaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04686432822347334520noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-84344140997596228712008-05-03T13:10:00.000+04:002008-05-03T13:10:00.000+04:00Haha, too many anony comments here. I've seen how ...Haha, too many anony comments here. I've seen how passionate people can be about Ganguly. I don't know if you read a few comments that I deleted - they didn't like me questioning Ganguly at all and were expressive abt it.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-21823789043965263082008-05-03T09:28:00.000+04:002008-05-03T09:28:00.000+04:00edit to above postI was the anonymous posting at 1...edit to above post<BR/><BR/>I was the anonymous posting at 1:18 AM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-70435521827055699962008-05-03T09:27:00.000+04:002008-05-03T09:27:00.000+04:00Hey Q,Thanks for the props in the previous post. M...Hey Q,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the props in the previous post. <BR/><BR/>Most Ganguly supporters are incredibly passionate about him. Even that umpire probably just wanted to witness Ganguly succeed so much that he gave him an extra life. Or the umpire could just be an avid SRK fan and did not want to let him down. Whatever the case one should not be allowed to counter the decision of the umpire. It is just unheard of. If any Ganguly supporters here think he has the right to should go back to burning effigies. <BR/><BR/>Too bad Warne prove why he deserves as much respect as other players of the game give him. Ganguly needs to learn his place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-71835325260227725612008-05-02T20:20:00.000+04:002008-05-02T20:20:00.000+04:00Anon - But I didn't spell it again :-) Apologies f...Anon - But I didn't spell it again :-) Apologies for the error in the main post. Will take note next time.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-42270268117986355112008-05-02T20:10:00.000+04:002008-05-02T20:10:00.000+04:00You persist in spelling the South African captain'...You persist in spelling the South African captain's name wrong...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-59256295642052129262008-05-02T20:05:00.000+04:002008-05-02T20:05:00.000+04:00If that is what Warne said Nesta, I'd say simply b...If that is what Warne said Nesta, I'd say simply brilliant!!Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-87922127146376869292008-05-02T19:59:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:59:00.000+04:00Warne was overheard on the stump microphone saying...Warne was overheard on the stump microphone saying, “Justice will catch up with you one day, Sourav”.<BR/><BR/>It was prophetic as Warne snared his wicket with the next ball he bowled to him.<BR/><BR/>Leaving aside all the moralising it was a magic instant karma moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-11937710995503863432008-05-02T19:17:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:17:00.000+04:00And to the anonymous person who swore his head off...And to the anonymous person who swore his head off here. Thank you for sharing your spirit :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Nazhar and KC.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-86494423097309044412008-05-02T19:16:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:16:00.000+04:00Anonymous @ 3:23am. Thanks for the reality check b...Anonymous @ 3:23am. Thanks for the reality check buddy. How can I believe someone like Warne and Smith? One is a drug taking, wife cheating, gambling leg spinner while the other is a spineless captain.<BR/><BR/>So u reckon I trust Ganguly? The man with no respect for any opposition member, no respect for any seniors in his team, no respect for board officials, and none for his coach.<BR/><BR/>Well that made the Indian umpire listen to him. So why shouldn't we. Right?Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-44459562144932592792008-05-02T19:13:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:13:00.000+04:00SOM - well said man. Again as I always say, the be...SOM - well said man. Again as I always say, the beauty of the IPL.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-60432799662646564472008-05-02T19:12:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:12:00.000+04:00Krishna, u urself are saying that questioning the ...Krishna, u urself are saying that questioning the 3rd umpires decision is against the spirit of the game. Then Ganguly questioning the on field umpire is definitely against the spirit of the game.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-69217619392544220882008-05-02T19:11:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:11:00.000+04:00Uncle J - sure he did, but it didn't stop Warne an...Uncle J - sure he did, but it didn't stop Warne and Ganguly from attacking each other in the press conference.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-13752423623074319082008-05-02T19:10:00.000+04:002008-05-02T19:10:00.000+04:00Desilva - thank you for the great links. It does p...Desilva - thank you for the great links. It does put Gangulys comment about Shane Warne's spirit into perspective.<BR/><BR/>Either way I still feel that Ganguly should not have questioned the umpire once he was given out.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous @ 1:18AM has given a great example as to why Ganguly should not have questioned it.Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947332468863567271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-64501922847471297932008-05-02T16:24:00.000+04:002008-05-02T16:24:00.000+04:00Following my own comment (anonymous @ 1:01 am), I ...Following my own comment (anonymous @ 1:01 am), I note from cricinfo that Ganguly has been docked 10% of his match fee while the umpire, Pratapkumar, has been suspended.<BR/><BR/>There are so many issues for the BCCI to address - badly behaved players, poor quality of pitches, badly trained umpires, poor renumeration to domestic players - and still they do very little!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-47876302721296258622008-05-02T15:15:00.000+04:002008-05-02T15:15:00.000+04:00anonymous ... you must be one of those passionate ...anonymous ... you must be one of those passionate ganguly supporters who must be planning an effigy burning protest for Q's blog, and warne's complaints. <BR/>grow up man, woman or whoever the fuck you are - get a name, and a life while we are at it.KChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310417795381412446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-3293330949779424382008-05-02T15:11:00.000+04:002008-05-02T15:11:00.000+04:00A batsman should be allowed to stand his ground if...A batsman should be allowed to stand his ground if he feels he is not out. An umpire who is absolutely sure would not need to refer to the 3rd umpire. If the umpire refers to the 3rd umpire then there is some doubt. No umpire will get every decision right; having technology gets us close to the 100% mark.<BR/><BR/>As for the post match comments - I think that is just two fierce and talented competitors speaking their mind and getting us the fans involved in discussions like this :-)NAzharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276711484769076802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-32736892949880713902008-05-02T15:07:00.000+04:002008-05-02T15:07:00.000+04:00Those passing judgements on the spirit of the game...Those passing judgements on the spirit of the game should keep in mind the spirit of making comments and listening to the other point of view.NAzharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276711484769076802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-89211870588677448742008-05-02T14:23:00.000+04:002008-05-02T14:23:00.000+04:00oh please. whoever wrote this blog needs to get a ...oh please. whoever wrote this blog needs to get a reality check.... GANGULY was right, tv umpires said he was right, he had every reason to doubt the ball hit the ground, and he was right.... why do people believe the words of people like smith or warne i will never know. warney is a great magician with the ball, but dont forget about warneys drug taking, and match fixing scandals he has been involved......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-18357774824681200962008-05-02T12:55:00.000+04:002008-05-02T12:55:00.000+04:00Q, be whatever. I propose Lalit Modi and Sourav Ga...Q, be whatever. I propose Lalit Modi and Sourav Ganguly's name for joint Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2008. <BR/><BR/>Modi made Shane Warne and Smith share the same dressing room and Ganguly even bettered it, by having Warne vouching for Smith's integrity. Hail IPL.Somhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05923713282306360262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-20310621666314865462008-05-02T12:18:00.000+04:002008-05-02T12:18:00.000+04:00The entire fact that Ganguly's complaint was refer...The entire fact that Ganguly's complaint was referred to the umpire for referral shows that not even the umpires take this game as seriously as 20-20 tournaments organized elsewhere in the world. <BR/><BR/>An umpire listening to a player is a very bizarre turn of events. Might as well have every batsman challenge the umpires authority in the very close to call situations. <BR/><BR/>Imagine this: *Huge lbw appeal goes up and said batsman is given out* <BR/>*Batsman walks up to the umpire, says it was going a bit high in his favor* <BR/>*Umpire refers Hawkeye and delivery is slightly high*<BR/>*Batsman re-takes the crease*<BR/><BR/>It sounds a bit weak on page, but if it happened in an actual match and the umpire gave into such a request, would one not see all the batsmen in the IPL bully around the umpires?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-12993446995073399372008-05-02T12:01:00.000+04:002008-05-02T12:01:00.000+04:00To be fair, what Ganguly also said was that in man...To be fair, what Ganguly also said was that in many cases, it is not easy for the fielder to tell if he has taken the catch cleanly. I think that's a valid point. Looking at the videos that DeSilva has linked to, one can make a case that in all three situations, the fielder did not know that the ball had bounced. I suppose though that many Aussies would say that Ganguly was clearly cheating and Indians the same regarding Slater and Hayden. (The divide is already reflected in the comments here.)<BR/><BR/>Having said all this, I don't think Ganguly should have said anything to the umpire after he was given out and just accepted the decision. Just as well, he was out next over.<BR/><BR/>I also don't understand why the umpire, Pratapkumar, felt it necessary to refer the matter to the third umpire <I>after</I> Ganguly complained. A case of showing deference to Dada? Not surprising that India has no representation in the ICC's elite panel of umpires.<BR/><BR/>Btw, you have misspelled Graeme Smith's name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-38596265252835176672008-05-02T11:50:00.000+04:002008-05-02T11:50:00.000+04:00Ganguly's team also lost the match. A poor record ...Ganguly's team also lost the match. <BR/><BR/>A poor record would incite someone to say things like that in a press conference. <BR/><BR/>The King's men seem to have fallen on hard times lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-75779454111932428942008-05-02T08:54:00.000+04:002008-05-02T08:54:00.000+04:00Who cares, Ganguly went out next over.Who cares, Ganguly went out next over.Jrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02855673052242389414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-37619129732674825062008-05-02T07:28:00.000+04:002008-05-02T07:28:00.000+04:00Of course Ganguly was out. I bet he knew it, too....Of course Ganguly was out. I bet he knew it, too.<BR/><BR/>However, he knew he had a good chance at getting away with it. Being Ganguly, he took the advantage. <BR/><BR/>Warne and Ganguly are both strong in the art of psychological warfare, although their methods are different. Warne isn't in the habit of walking, either. <BR/><BR/>Of course, I was yelling at the screen, telling Ganguly he was a wanker for lording it over the umpire with his irritating sense of entitlement. But really, I sort of love to hate the guy. <BR/><BR/>I also love it when Warney gets indignant, because along comes a wicket. Justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3713921718473352259.post-68537665583821040522008-05-02T07:19:00.000+04:002008-05-02T07:19:00.000+04:00Australians talking about spirit of game is akin t...Australians talking about spirit of game is akin to devil quoting scriptures. If the third umpire, after examining the catch from all angles, declared Saurav not out, who are we to question that decision? Isn't questioning the third umpire's decision against the spirit of the game? I wish Shane Warne keeps his big mouth shut.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com