BREAKING NEWS - Gambhir banned for 1 test

[Rajiv]

yup, let me ban him for 10 mins

[Shane]

An appeal might suspend the ban temporarily !!!

[veer]

damn.. this is bad.. we better seal the deal in this test..

[DomainK]

damn.. this is bad.. we better seal the deal in this test..

We are conceding too much ground right now. If we have to bat again in this match, forget about winning.

[gs]

Chris Broad, you piece of scum! Can BCCI appeal, throw some cash & its weight around maybe?

[Donny]

I've served my ban. :regular_smile: gs, blame GG. He put in the 'guilty' plea.

[bharat297]

Hey ... why r u banning Donny ? what did he do wrong?

[bharat297]

or was it simply a joke?

[Nova]

Gambir is an idiot to have elbowed Watson. Now pay the consequences and stop whining.

[Cricketics]

Hire Jaffer for one game i say.. don't make Dravid open.

[chanakya]

if we win this match.. How about replacing with another opener, Dhawan or Chopra

[DomainK]

if we win this match.. How about replacing with another opener, Dhawan or Chopra

Thats a nice idea, but that if is looking like a big if now.

[bharat297]

^ If we win this match I reckon play 3 spinner for the next one, and 5 batsmen and Dhoni ... let Dravid open again.

[Guest HariSampath]

Nothing to worry folks..Gambhir WILL PLAY in Nagpur. Already there has been a "behind the scenes" compromise. The deal was in order to aussage the Aussie team, Gambhir would have to plead 'guilty"...would be handed a ban for 1 test so that ICC can appear tough enough. Later tomorrow BCCI will "appeal", saying that Gambhir was under dire provocation. BCCI will show the video evidence that Watson was in fact not only abusing Gambhir, but also raised a hand before Gambhir completed the first run, and when Gambhir turned for 2nd run, he was worried he might be obstructed and be run out. This will be accepted as there is strong video evidence of the same; ICC will give a "suspended" ban, or postpone the matter to after the test series, and Gambhir will play afterall. And remember ....BCCI never does any arm twisting tactics...in case any of you might be wondering if we are using our money power ;-)

[King]

That will mean another row between the cricket boards but this time around ACB not budging much given their team has been thrashed around. ACB will cry foul forever forgetting Johnson did exactly what Gambhir in the last game. There Johnson nudged Harbhajan around but that was not reported. I'm not too upset about the ban handed to Gambhir but the inconsistency in ruling is what bugs me. How often does this happen in world cricket?

[anbuchelvan]

That will mean another row between the cricket boards but this time around ACB not budging much given their team has been thrashed around. ACB will cry foul forever forgetting Johnson did exactly what Gambhir in the last game. There Johnson nudged Harbhajan around but that was not reported. I'm not too upset about the ban handed to Gambhir but the inconsistency in ruling is what bugs me. How often does this happen in world cricket?

I am surprised with your reaction.When racists rule the ICC panel and big wigs like LALIT licks Aussies shoes ,it is not a surprise.Shame on BCCI and the boot lickers.:banghead:

[Guest HariSampath]

Agreed that cricket is not a contact sport, but its not as if Gambhir went out of his way and hit watson. Gambhir was just running his run, when Watson stood in the way, raised his hand and also abused Gambhir...so when he turned around for the second run, Watson was STILL standing there...what was he doing there ?? He was physically intimidating as well as trying to get Gambhir run around him TWO times...thats a huge difference when it comes to a runout, so Gambhir just held his own line, and what if his elbow jutted around a bit and bumped into Watson ?...happens all the time and batters carry their bat in their hands in such a way, it becomes unavoidable...heck I dont even think GG should have pleaded guilty, because he is NOT guilty. Ian Chappell clearly said " If a fielder is obstructing me, that means he is trying to take my wicket away, so better expect these things from me, because I would be protecting my wicket"...Fair enough, and clear enough.

[Sachinism]

I can guarantee Broad the ****** will give him a 1 match ban

[cochise]

I'm not too upset about the ban handed to Gambhir but the inconsistency in ruling is what bugs me.

Ravi, Harbhajan didn't make a big hullabaloo about being prodded by Johnson while on the pitch...that is why it was not reported. Just a few parting words and on with the game. Contrast this to Watson bleating to the umpires about a feathered elbow into his broad chest and how they should watch it on the replay. Hence, Gambhir got stitched up with the laws and got a booking with Mr Broad Minded. I am afraid that the Australian ethos of not dobbing does not appear to be evident in this team.

[Sachinism]

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