Sir_Afridi Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 But rest of the 85 overs more than made up for those 15 overs :--D math :fail: Pakistan only had 48 overs
Ultimate_Game Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Perhaps Manjrekar did exaggerate but I'd he totally made it up. It'd be pretty bold to make up a lie like that when the rest of the Indian squad plus Miandad himself could call him out. I am not saying that Miandad didn't drop by for a couple of mins but to say he was reminiscing about his old days and that he was happy to see India win and move to the next round is a bit too much. I ask you, would anyone after losing an Ind-Pak game and getting knocked out say he was "happy" that the other team was progressing?
Ultimate_Game Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 math :fail: Pakistan only had 48 overs Seems like you remember the ass whooping more than I do :hysterical:
ravishingravi Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 I am sure you believed Sarah Palin as well when she said she could see Russia from her home But if I was to choose between an anonymous poster on a cricket forum and a cricketer who was in that team, then I know where I would be going. If Manjrekar is wrong, then his comments can be retorted by any of the other cricketers present in that team. But just because he does not fit within your "anti-Pakistan" mindset doesn't make him a liar. As far as I know, there is not one thing ( fact ) which he has said that has been challenged or questioned ever. People can always disagree with opinions. Btw Gavaskar also expressed similar comments during the launch of his book when Miandad was present there.
Gotham Cronie Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 I am not saying that Miandad didn't drop by for a couple of mins but to say he was reminiscing about his old days and that he was happy to see India win and move to the next round is a bit too much. I ask you' date=' would anyone after losing an Ind-Pak game and getting knocked out say he was "happy" that the other team was progressing?[/quote'] Probably not. And even if they were, I'd doubt they'd ever come out and declare it. You have to look at Miandad's situation however: Here is a guy who's name will always be linked with that six he hit against India to win the game. He then went on to win the world cup in 1992 and then retired before the '96 cup. He came out of retirement to play the '96 cup. He had set all kinds of batting records, won the world cup, and just finished his last ODI before he retired for good. What need did he have to hate India any more? We've seen friendships arise between the Pakistani and Indian players. I'm not sure you could say Miandad had friends in the Indian team but there is the possibility that he respected a lot of the players after playing against them in so many years. Obviously he would have wanted Pakistan to progress but he was retired after Pakistan lost. What care was it to him who won after that? It might as well be somebody he respected.
ganeshran Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Azhar and saleem Malik were the best of friends :winky:
pakexpress Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Sure all the good role models are across the Border such as Afridi' date=' Akhtar, Asif, Butt, Aamer, Akmal etc. I am sure you must be gutted ICC banned some of these role models. After all how can Tendulkar be a good role model when you have Afridi to emulate.[/quote'] dude you are such a loser.. where does he says those good role models are across the border? just coz he has an opinion that you dont like, doesn't mean you have to make a fool of yourself...
Homerus_Unus Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 First 15 overs of Pakistan chase were priceless. Pin drop silence:cantstop: You lost that game, mate! Ever heard of the fallacy of "invincible ignorance?"
Homerus_Unus Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 math :fail: Pakistan only had 48 overs Wrong! 49 overs. At least get your facts right before you fling poo on others. Link: http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/match/65187.html
pensionplan Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Btw Gavaskar also expressed similar comments during the launch of his book when Miandad was present there.Yeah but Gavaskar pimps Tendulkar at every opportune moment whether it is warranted or not just like Shastri. So for some of these Sachin fanboys who are criticizing Manjrekar here despite him stating the fact that pimping of Tendulkar by Gavaskar automatically changes the whole equation. So it is about the person who is saying it that is more important than what is being stated even if it is true.
hari504504 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Manjrekar anyways does everything to put Pakistan and it's player in good light. I am not gonna believe that Joker.. little too harsh there.. Understandable that everyone's getting carried away by the rivalry, but they are not all gun-toting fidayeen you know ..:crazy4:
ganeshran Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 little too harsh there.. Understandable that everyone's getting carried away by the rivalry, but they are not all gun-toting fidayeen you know ..:crazy4: :dito:
CSK Fan Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 Yeah but Gavaskar pimps Tendulkar at every opportune moment whether it is warranted or not just like Shastri. So for some of these Sachin fanboys who are criticizing Manjrekar here despite him stating the fact that pimping of Tendulkar by Gavaskar automatically changes the whole equation. So it is about the person who is saying it that is more important than what is being stated even if it is true. Of Course its about the person saying it. If you know a person see-saws like a fat kid's ass on a teeter board you wouldnt give too much credibilty to his views
Guest BossBhai Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 -- Removed on request of the user --
The Outsider Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 The incident does sound like an exaggeration from Manju, but it's no secret that a lot of Pakistani and Indian players got along pretty well off the field during the 70s and 80s. Numerous autobiographies and accounts have mentioned so.
desi pride 1234 Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 manju is a nobody. tensports hired him first and asked him to praise pakistan team because ten Sports was previously owned by the UAE based Abdul Rahman Bukhatir till 2010. stupid manji has this habit of praising pakistan because of tensports.. B->
ravishingravi Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Of Course its about the person saying it. If you know a person see-saws like a fat kid's ass on a teeter board you wouldnt give too much credibilty to his views When did he see saw ? And why is that wrong ? In fact, I would imagine if somebody is proved wrong ( as in case of Sachin's instance ) and is willing retract from his opinion, then it gives more credence to that person than someone who will remain bull headed. I would rather blame the Indian fans who are incapable of accepting someone who is not "sucking up" to the team like every other commentator. As for this instance, I am still waiting to understand of how and why would he be wrong here. This is not an "opinion", it his recollection of one event. I can't recollect him having to retract on any anecdote or incident he has mentioned from the past
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