Switchblade Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 https://www.timesnownews.com/asia-cup/article/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2018-ahead-of-high-voltage-clash-gautam-gambhir-lashes-out-at-cricket-policy/285173 New Delhi: Asia Cup 2018 has kicked off in style at the United Arab Emirates on Saturday (September 15) with six teams fighting for Asian supremacy, but all eyes will be on India versus Pakistan contest that will be on the fourth afternoon of the tournament. The two arch rivals of the game will face each other for the first time since Champions Trophy 2017 final. India-Pakistan contest have always garnered the most attention in ICC or Asia Cup tournaments amid no bilateral series since 2008. And ahead of the high-octane contest, veteran Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has lashed out at the cricket policy between the two nations. Gambhir reckons that amid degrading relation between the two neighbouring countries there should not be any India-Pakistan matches conducted even in ICC and Asia Cup competitions and if it is played then the government might as well give permission for a bilateral series. Speaking to WoW Cricket, Gambhir said, "There should be a particular decision for the forthcoming contest between the two nations. It cannnot be that India can contest Pakistan in ICC and Asia Cup tournaments and not face them for a bilateral series. If the government permits India to play against Pakistan in the ICC event then give it for the series and if the series is not happening, then banish Pakistan completely. The answer will either be yes or no completely on cricket between the two countries. The left-handed cricketer added that soldiers hold a position higher than an enthralling cricket contest between the two nations. Gambhir said, "The soldiers are more important to us, the government should first protect the boundary and then play cricket." He said, "On one side, soldiers are martyred on the border, so we should not play cricket anywhere with Pakistan." Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev too was present at the show and he agreed upon the words of Gambhir, but also expects newly-elected Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to improve on the relationship so that a possible bilateral series can start off soon. nevada 1 Link to comment
Zero_Unit Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 ^ he is not wrong. DHONI_FANN, Switchblade, UrmiSinhaRay and 2 others 1 4 Link to comment
Rasgulla Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Even Geoff lashes at him Link to comment
Khota Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Rasgulla said: Even Geoff lashes at him Geoff Boycott. Most overrated player ever. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Khota Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Zero_Unit said: ^ he is not wrong. ^^^This Switchblade and UrmiSinhaRay 1 1 Link to comment
Rasgulla Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 28 minutes ago, Khota said: Geoff Boycott. Most overrated player ever. has test average of 48 UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Khota said: Geoff Boycott. Most overrated player ever. True that. Gambhir is hardly a rubbish player. When he was doing well, he played some valuable knocks for India between 2008 - 2011. I remember the knock in SA in 2010-11 and also saving a test in NZ in 2009. True, he was known as pokemon for his habit of poking outside the off stump, but this footage was when he was way past his prime. It's a bit rich coming from Boycott. The most boring batsman in the history of test cricket. Phucker was once dropped from the team for playing too slow. I have seen Boycott play, could put even a young man to sleep. And phucker has the audacity to compare himself to Gavaskar. Edited September 16, 2018 by dandaroy Switchblade, nevada, UrmiSinhaRay and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Rasgulla said: has test average of 48 Blocked his way to the average. Look at his strike rate (not sure if data is there, but I would be shocked if it was above 20). Ask Ian Chappell about Boycott and he will go on a rant about how useless Boycott was. UrmiSinhaRay and Switchblade 1 1 Link to comment
Switchblade Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Zero_Unit said: ^ he is not wrong. I respect his honesty and straight forward attitude does not minces his word while other Ex players maintain a diplomatic attitude. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Switchblade Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Rasgulla said: Even Geoff lashes at him My favourite in the Indian team lost his way but played important knocks in the finals 75 and 97 was a committed player. UrmiSinhaRay and Cricketics 1 1 Link to comment
jf1gp_1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 3 hours ago, dandaroy said: Blocked his way to the average. Look at his strike rate (not sure if data is there, but I would be shocked if it was above 20). Ask Ian Chappell about Boycott and he will go on a rant about how useless Boycott was. boycott i think has never hit a 6 Link to comment
UrmiSinhaRay Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 My favourite in the Indian team lost his way but played important knocks in the finals 75 and 97 was a committed player.Yeah I like Gambhir too. He is very honest , hard working and passionate guy from whatever I heard about himGambhir has a good eye for talent too. The kind of man we need but don't deserve at allSent from my CPH1609 using Tapatalk Suhaan 1 Link to comment
Tibarn Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) I agree with Grumpy Gambhir, we shouldn't play Padosiland in any sport or engage them in any international organization/forum. Edited September 16, 2018 by Tibarn UrmiSinhaRay and Switchblade 1 1 Link to comment
Khota Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 10 hours ago, Rasgulla said: has test average of 48 I have seen that loudmouth play. I have no idea how the heck he evr got selcted. Could not hit one decent shot. Gambhir is ten times the man and batsman compared to him. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Khota Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, UrmiSinhaRay said: Yeah I like Gambhir too. He is very honest , hard working and passionate guy from whatever I heard about him Gambhir has a good eye for talent too. The kind of man we need but don't deserve at all Sent from my CPH1609 using Tapatalk Yes Lt. James Gordon. Edited September 16, 2018 by Khota UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Pollack Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) Gambhir is not a class act.But he is quite an interesting character. Straight forward. No bullsh!tting. Regarding his underachievement, damn who cares about stats ? Those are just numbers. He won us two world cups (two class innings in the finals). Only other player who had more impact than him in winning us the two World cups is Yuvi. That is quite a great achievement than piling runs in bilateral OdIs or tests. Edited September 16, 2018 by Pollack UrmiSinhaRay, Cricketics, Khota and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment
Nikhil_cric Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I can understand his POV but I disagree with him completely. India Vs Pakistan is the marquee class in cricket and if we don't gave bilateral relations - cricket will be restricted to a few important series /cups and leagues like IPL will have their importance exaggerated than it already is. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
Khota Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Nikhil_cric said: I can understand his POV but I disagree with him completely. India Vs Pakistan is the marquee class in cricket and if we don't gave bilateral relations - cricket will be restricted to a few important series /cups and leagues like IPL will have their importance exaggerated than it already is. Bilateral game with Pakistan does no good for India. Switchblade 1 Link to comment
Deleted_User_1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 8 hours ago, jf1gp_1 said: boycott i think has never hit a 6 He was probably the most selfish batsman in the history of cricket that has made some runs. Now he talks big about technique, etc. UrmiSinhaRay 1 Link to comment
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