coffee_rules Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 http://cricket.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/21/congress-requests-bcci-to-lift-ban-on-azhar.htm Congress requests BCCI to lift ban on Azhar The Indian Cricket Board is under pressure from the Congress party to revoke a life ban on former skipper Mohd Azharuddin for his alleged involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal. Mohd AzharuddinAzharuddin, who is now a Congress MP from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh [ Images ], was banned for life after the BCCI found him guilty of being involved in the scandal that rocked Indian cricket. But Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh argue that the ban on the former captain should be lifted now because several other players, who faced similar charges, have been allowed back into the game. In fact, some of these MPs, including Jitin Prasad, BCCI's Finance Committee chairman Rajiv Shukla, who is also a Congress spokesman, and actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar met ICC [ Images ] vice-President and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar [ Images ] on Friday to put forth their demand. "I spoke to BCCI President Shashank Manohar and he said that if Azhar himself shows interest in wanting the ban lifted then it can be moved forward to the Annual General Meeting and the AGM will decide," Shukla said. "The ban on Azharuddin can be lifted only if the BCCI AGM deems it fit," he added. Azaharuddin, an elegant right-hand batsman from Hyderabad, played 99 Tests and scored 6215 runs at an average of 45. He played a whopping 334 One-Dayers, accumulating 9378 runs at an average of 36.92. Link to comment
davidcooper Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 shameless congress doing this just to win muslim votes Link to comment
gs Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 What next? release Kasab?!? Link to comment
DomainK Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 What next? release Kasab?!? May be. Why not? This is India. If Bal and Raj Thackray can roam in open, why not Kasab? We may as well give him an Indian citizenship so that he can enjoy the company of the likes of the Thackrays. Link to comment
The Outsider Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Whatever happened to the innocent till proven guilty ideal? Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Whatever happened to the innocent till proven guilty ideal? Are you talking about Kasab? Link to comment
The Outsider Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Are you talking about Kasab? I don't think that's what the OP is about? Link to comment
Texy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 May be. Why not? This is India. If Bal and Raj Thackray can roam in open' date=' why not Kasab? We may as well give him an Indian citizenship so that he can enjoy the company of the likes of the Thackrays.[/quote'] you're comparing Thackrays to Kasab??? Link to comment
King Tendulkar Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 you're comparing Thackrays to Kasab??? I know its crazy:(( I am not fan of thackrays but such comparisons to a cold blooded killer in Kasab is ridiculous! Link to comment
Bumblebee Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 what else can u expect from Congress after giving passports to illegal bangladeshi's and increasing there vote, this is what comes next! and some of the people blame BJP for there hindutva antics atleast they do it in open! Link to comment
ViruRulez Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hope BCCI turns down the request without any second thought. But then we are speaking about BCCI who would do anything for benefit and money. Azhar needs to serve the ban. If he wants, he can appeal against it if he feels it was wrong. But why would he wait for so many years to appeal against the ban if he was innocent. Link to comment
DomainK Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Okay, I want a little overboard. But I am so pissed against these Thackrays these days.:mad: Link to comment
ViruRulez Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 what else can u expect from Congress after giving passports to illegal bangladeshi's and increasing there vote' date=' this is what comes next! and some of the people blame BJP for there hindutva antics atleast they do it in open![/quote'] The problems is that although we are a democracy but almost all political parties are corrupt, divisive and obnoxious and do not deserve to lead the nation. I always hope that a new uncorrupt, developmental party emerges in India which is led by young progressive leaders and whose main concern is only to develop India into an ideal nation and to develop the nation including all stratas of people. They should also work for eradicating poverty completely and to give proper amenities to all citizens including good education (primarily English), bijli, sadak, pani,, healthcare etc. And the most important thing for that party should be to judge everything from an unbiased point and implement rules, laws etc. which benefit each and every citizen irrespective of caste, creed, religion, region or anything else. There should not be appeasing of any religion or any community in India at all and the sole aim of every India should be to work for the nation and to make it the world's biggest economic superpower. But again it is not only me but all educated Indians want it. However, the main question remains that who will bell the cat? There are many Indians who has the will and determination to work for the nation and to remove corruption but ultimately who will bell the cat? I hope that such a political party emerges soon and is voted to power and the leaders are strong individuals who want to work for making India a superpower from the core of their heart. Link to comment
coffee_rules Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 I don't think that's what the OP is about? I believe BCCI/police have tape evidence and even Azhar knows that. He would have in courts if he was innocent. Has the backing of his state board and people (now). Looks like he wants to be pardoned. Link to comment
Master Blaster Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 didn't he like...sold out his country for money? Dumb politicians Link to comment
devla Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think I have forgiven what Azhar did. I just wish he had someone to show him direction when he went astray. I feel bad for him now. And btw - while he was unethical, maybe illegal, he's definitely not a criminal - which can't be said for some of his other compatriots in the parliament. Link to comment
davidcooper Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I think I have forgiven what Azhar did. I just wish he had someone to show him direction when he went astray. I feel bad for him now. And btw - while he was unethical, maybe illegal, he's definitely not a criminal - which can't be said for some of his other compatriots in the parliament. you forgive "azhar" for selling his country for the sake of a few dollars :hysterical: thankfully most slef respecting indians do not feel the same way as you Link to comment
champ Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 no political discussions here :protest: Link to comment
King Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Who the heck gives a damn? He can't play cricket anyways. He was only banned from playing cricket and not banned from holding cricketing positions in BCCI right? Whether his ban will be lifted or not, he will not really be accepted. Link to comment
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