thevortex Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 Both the players are to blame. But Ponting should not have gotten away scot free, in my opinion.
Bradman99 Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 That was by far the most cringe worthy celebratiopn/send off of all time' date=' everyone knows Watson is a lil pussy.[/quote'] Pussy eh? I'd like to see you try and take him on.
Bradman99 Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 For me, Ponting was at fault here. However, Aamer certainly played his part.
achilles Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 For me' date=' Ponting was at fault here. However, Aamer certainly played his part.[/quote'] Great. Even you think Punter was at fault. Broad must be really having a "challenged" day coz even the Aussies think Punter was wrong. I can't believe how stupid Broad has acted. He's given them a clean chit to do whatever they bloody feel like. I'm sure his reasoning would be like - "Ricky hand didn't move towards Aamer, it was the camera angle. Ricky is the purest thing in cricket since Sachin Tendulkar".
thevortex Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 For me' date=' Ponting was at fault here. However, Aamer certainly played his part.[/quote'] As always I am always glad to see your fair opinion, Bradman99.
pakexpress Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 As in? Asif celebrates with arms in the air - doesnt move from his spot. He's in his half of the pitch. As Ponting walks off (behind Asif, so Asif cannot see him), Ponting (for some unknown reason), decides to nudge his helmeted head into Asif's outstretched hand. lets see what mr board had to say about invading space... that is twice n two days now from ponty
thevortex Posted July 14, 2010 Posted July 14, 2010 Ponting does not surprise me. This is precisely why he has received criticism. For leaving behind the wrong kind of example for his team. Combative is not the same as spirited. That he does not understand. Youngsters like Bollinger are bound to end up determined trouble-makers with such a leader at helm. With such things I really like Clarke better. He is better behaved by far and knows how to play the game with spirit, in my opinion.
achilles Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Asif celebrates with arms in the air - doesnt move from his spot. He's in his half of the pitch. As Ponting walks off (behind Asif, so Asif cannot see him), Ponting (for some unknown reason), decides to nudge his helmeted head into Asif's outstretched hand. lets see what mr board had to say about invading space... that is twice n two days now from ponty Broad needs to keep an open mind, for once. He needs to be fair and take Ponting to task. He is setting a wrong standard by allowing the Aussies get away with anything under the sun, while the Asians are constantly under his radar and are fined and banned for STUPID reasons. Balanced decision expected from Broad. Ponting does not surprise me. This is precisely why he has received criticism. For leaving behind the wrong kind of example for his team. Combative is not the same as spirited. That he does not understand. Youngsters like Bollinger are bound to end up determined trouble-makers with such a leader at helm. With such things I really like Clarke better. He is better behaved by far and knows how to play the game with spirit, in my opinion. Yes, Clarke is the smarter one actually. We all know he's had his past. But he now realizes that there is something called an "image" and he needs to keep it clean for many reasons. Happy with the way he's tackling issues of-late.
thevortex Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Both of these players are at fault here. Not sure how Ponting can be exonerated here. Even Aussies themselves wont. I also detect a distinct animosity against Pakistanis in general here. I really hope and wish Aamer is spared from that. He is really a spellbinding bowler at his best. The best young fast bowler there is in the whole universe right now without doubt.
achilles Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Both of these players are at fault here. Not sure how Ponting can be exonerated here. Even Aussies themselves wont. I also detect a distinct animosity against Pakistanis in general here. I really hope and wish Aamer is spared from that. He is really a spellbinding bowler at his best. The best young fast bowler there is in the whole universe right now without doubt. Secretly everyone wants Pakistan to win the series against Australia :two_thumbs_up: And agreed, Aamer is simply delightful.
The Outsider Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 I also detect a distinct animosity against Pakistanis in general here. I really hope and wish Aamer is spared from that. He is really a spellbinding bowler at his best. The best young fast bowler there is in the whole universe right now without doubt. LOL! He is another Sami in the making. Might end up averaging 40+ instead of 50+ because he does not have to play in Pakistan.
Lord Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Asif celebrates with arms in the air - doesnt move from his spot. He's in his half of the pitch. As Ponting walks off (behind Asif, so Asif cannot see him), Ponting (for some unknown reason), decides to nudge his helmeted head into Asif's outstretched hand. lets see what mr board had to say about invading space... that is twice n two days now from ponty exactly.now ponting invaded the bowlers space.n Asif didnt elbow him.so why isnt anybody blaming Ponting now.?where r his supporters now
TumTum Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 exactly.now ponting invaded the bowlers space.n Asif didnt elbow him.so why isnt anybody blaming Ponting now.?where r his supporters now Ponting hit his hand by accident, he wasn't walking directly at Asif. If that was "invading personal space", then bowlers can always outreach their arms to try and block batsmen from running between the wickets.
TumTum Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 During the first session yesterday Michael Holding read out an ICC message from Broad in which he said he'd had a word with both players regarding the incident and on top of that it was a non-incident. Not surprised the media didn't report everything, they knew it would create some debate, which is good for them.
Lord Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 Ponting hit his hand by accident, he wasn't walking directly at Asif. If that was "invading personal space", then bowlers can always outreach their arms to try and block batsmen from running between the wickets. n Amer was also running towards the keeper,n as soon as he saw Ponting wasnt gonna budge,he tried to change course,but i guess was a trifle lte.Ponting responded by elbowing him INTENTIONALLY. If Ponting cant be blamed here,Amer cant be blamed for wat happened on 1st day
TumTum Posted July 15, 2010 Posted July 15, 2010 n Amer was also running towards the keeper,n as soon as he saw Ponting wasnt gonna budge,he tried to change course,but i guess was a trifle lte.Ponting responded by elbowing him INTENTIONALLY. If Ponting cant be blamed here,Amer cant be blamed for wat happened on 1st day Aamer was running INTENTIONALLY at Ponting (like he did to Clarke). Ponting only put the arm out as self defense.
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