Pakistan reacts to defeat with anger

[DesiChap]

Minutes after Shoaib Malik's team lost the Twenty20 World Cup final to India in Johannesburg, angry Pakistani cricket lovers burnt effigies of Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi [Images] to vent their anger. In yet another incident that revealed that people in Pakistan can be very unforgiving when it comes to conceding defeat against India, the incident occurred at a stadium in Lahore [Images] where the Asian Football Confederation tournament was being played. In Karachi too, mobs gathered to raise slogans against the Pakistani players, particularly Afridi and Younis. "What the hell! This is the second time we lost a match to India in the World Cup. Such a big match and such careless play from senior players like Younis and Afridi. It is so disappointing to lose like this to India," Kamil Butt said, as his friends engaged in animated discussion on the final in a fast-food restaurant. Given the level of interest in the final, five-star hotels, fast food chains and small restaurants had set up television screens and arranged special Iftaar menus to attract crowds. "We were so happy at half time because we restricted the Indians to just 157. On such a wicket, we were sure Pakistan will finally beat India in a World Cup match," complained Shakir, a student. http://www.rediff.com/cricket/2007/sep/24pak.htm

[Guest BossBhai]

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[sm332]

being disappointed is natural why it has to devolve into effigy burning and all other kinds of idiotic behavior ir quite another thing ... of course India is little better in this regard

[zubinpepsi]

nothing unusual about it...

[Gambit]

"What the hell! This is the second time we lost a match to India in the World Cup. Such a big match and such careless play from senior players like Younis and Afridi. It is so disappointing to lose like this to India," Kamil Butt said, as his friends engaged in animated discussion on the final in a fast-food restaurant.

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[Holysmoke]

:mama:

:hysterical:

[yoda]

our standards are pretty low. we only break and burn when our team loses in the first round. :haha:

[DesiChap]

Pakistan reacts to defeat with anger, fans burn effigy KARACHI, SEP 24 (PTI) Minutes after Shoaib Malik's team lost the Twenty20 World Cup final to India in Johannesburg, Pakistan's angry cricket lovers burnt effigies of Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi to vent their anger following the five-run defeat. In yet another incident that revealed that people here can be very unforgiving when it comes to conceding defeat against India, the incident occurred at the stadium where the Asian Football Confederation tournament is being played in Lahore these days. Here in Karachi also, mobs in some places gathered to raise slogans against the Pakistani players particularly Afridi and Younis. "What the hell! This is the second time we lost a match to India in the World Cup. Such a big match and such careless play from senior players like Younis and Afridi. It is so disappointing to lose like this to India," Kamil Butt said as his friends engaged in animated discussion on the final in a fast food restaurant. Given the level of interest in the final, five-star hotels, fast food chains and small restaurants had all set up television screens and arranged special Iftaar menus to attract crowds as the people also broke fast during the match itself. "We were so happy at half time because we restricted the Indians to just 157. On such a wicket we were sure Pakistan would finally beat India in a World Cup match," complained Shakir, a student. Qayyum Ahmed, a paan shop owner, said he was sad that Pakistan had lost the final but felt the team fought hard. "The team fought hard but I am very angry with Afridi. He should have played more sensibly. If he had scored 5-10 runs we would have won the final." However, the Pakistan team members can still expect some cash awards for reaching the final by the Pakistan Cricket Board. A board official said at least the team had played in the final. "The World Cup 2007 in March in the West Indies was a disaster and we just didn't know what to do after the debacle. At least, now we have a young team and it is playing positively and gelling together." Begum Mehtab Bano, a housewife and avid cricket fan, said she was disappointed at the loss to India. "Lose against any team, but not India. Since morning I and couple of other neighbours had made 'Mannats' and distributed sacrificial meat among the poor to wish good luck to the team. But all went in vain." The Pakistan team lands in Karachi on Wednesday with the South Africans before both teams start a Test series from October 1.

[Anakin]

:mama:

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[Bumper]

BCCI must arrange 20 games per world cup against Pakistan. This is the best way we can combat terrorism. Just whoop Pakistan in world cups & watch these loonie toonies burn their own country down.

[Gambit]

"Lose against any team, but not India. Since morning I and couple of other neighbours had made 'Mannats' and distributed sacrificial meat among the poor to wish good luck to the team. But all went in vain."

Give sacrificial veggies next time to poor bros.

[Mandrake]

"The team fought hard but I am very angry with Afridi. He should have played more sensibly. If he had scored 5-10 runs we would have won the final." poor paanwala....had such high hopes from Afridi...:hysterical::hysterical:

[MundaPakistani]

:haha: @ these so called "fans".

[Tugga]

ha ha ha ha ha...this is what makes the victory even more better...he he he he ha ha ha *tears rolling down my cheeks*

[King]

"Lose against any team, but not India. Since morning I and couple of other neighbours had made 'Mannats' and distributed sacrificial meat among the poor to wish good luck to the team. But all went in vain."

Geez.... all didn't go in vain it went to the poor that couldn't afford a meal. Not many gave Pakistan a chance but they did wonderfully well. The only team they lost to was to India. India were a better team than Pakistan in this tourney and they won.

[fineleg]

India beat Pak today. But 'Misbullah' played quite brilliantly today. Pak bowled well today. It was a great match. Why is it that we have to rejoice by trashing them? Cant we celebrate our own win? We are happy that they "may get thrashed by SA in Tests"...how abt we worry or cheer for our Ind-Aus ODIs. Sorry, I dont mean to be bitter here, but just a whole bunch of Paki bashing.

[Prudent]

hmmm rediff exaggerate almost all the Pakistan related news.I think generally Pakistanis are satisfied with their team's performance.

[fineleg]

hmmm rediff exaggerate almost all the Pakistan related news.I think generally Pakistanis are satisfied with their team's performance.

I would think most would be fine, some may be pissed with Younis Khan or Afridi (understandably)

[King Tendulkar]

BCCI must arrange 20 games per world cup against Pakistan. This is the best way we can combat terrorism. Just whoop Pakistan in world cups & watch these loonie toonies burn their own country down.

:hysterical::hysterical::hysterical:

[zubinpepsi]

India beat Pak today. But 'Misbullah' played quite brilliantly today. Pak bowled well today. It was a great match. Why is it that we have to rejoice by trashing them? Cant we celebrate our own win? We are happy that they "may get thrashed by SA in Tests"...how abt we worry or cheer for our Ind-Aus ODIs. Sorry, I dont mean to be bitter here, but just a whole bunch of Paki bashing.

And the Noble Prize for Peace goes to ................................. Fineleg:two_thumbs_up: