Bradman99 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 A host of former Pakistan players have urged the International Cricket Council to investigate Shane Warne for correctly predicting India's World Cup match with England would finish in a tie. Warne was labelled a "genius" by England skipper Andrew Struass after the spin king had predicted the match in Bangalore would finish all square. Before a ball had been bowled, Warne wrote on his Twitter page: "Looking forward to the game between India and England - should be a cracker. My prediction - a tie!" Eight hours later, Warne's prophesy became a reality when the two teams finsihed level on 338 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After the match, Strauss jokingly shrugged off Warne's prediction as a stroke of genius, but former Pakistan quick Sarfraz Nawaz said the ICC shouldn't be taking the matter lightly. “Something is definitely up when you start predicting a tie instead of talking about who you think is going to win or lose a match,†Sarfraz told Pakistan news website Dawn.com. “After all, how common are ties in cricket? It is something that the ICC should definitely be investigating. “And especially when such a statement comes from someone as controversial as Shane Warne who, apart from his doping scandals and irresponsible statements in the media, has also been in trouble over being accused of taking money from an Indian bookmaker in return for pitch and weather information,†he added. Sarfraz found an ally in former Pakistan skipper Aamir Sohail, who has accused the ICC of double standards for not investigating the matter. “When our (Pakistan) players are implicated in match-fixing on the smallest of pretext by the authorities of the game, then why has Warne’s prediction about the ‘tie’ not raised any eyebrows in the ICC?†he asked. “To me, these are clear double standards from (ICC chief Haroon) Lorgat and Co. Everyone knows that India is the hub of bookies and match-fixers, so we can’t just rule Warne’s comments out as ‘casual remarks’. "But since this prediction comes from an Australian player it is declared a stroke of genius," he added. A furious Aamir urged the Pakistan media to demand the matter be investigated by the ICC's Anti Corruption and Security Unit. Moments after the thrilling conclusion in Bangalore, Warne moved quickly to dismiss any suggestions that he played any part in the result. Warne tweeted again: "Before u think there was something untoward re prediction of a tie, thought it was going to be a cracker - tie was tongue in cheek, but right." He then joked that his prediction was was an astonishing stroke of good luck. "I am taking a lottery ticket out this weekend !!!" he tweeted. "Can't believe my prediction 7/8 hours ago was right - tie !! Classic, didn't think it would happen but hey-not bad !!!! 2011-my year ! Lol" Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif, who was a match-fixing whistleblower in the mid 1990s, has defended Warne and questioned how the Australian would benefit from predicting a tied match. “Warne may have made his prediction one hour or four hours ahead of the result, but I fail to see who stands to gain from the teams drawing as per international betting rules a tie results in a ‘fog’ or ‘void’ where both betting parties have to be returned their money as a settlement by the bookmakers,†he explained. While dismissing Warne's role in the tie in Bangalore, Rashid did raise questions about Australia's World Cup opener against Zimbabwe in Ahmadebad. The Australia camp were forced to dismiss a media report on Monday that Shane Watson and Brad Haddin were under investigation from the ICC for their slow start in that match. “Even if something fishy is going on and Shane Warne really is in contact with bookmakers, then why didn’t he say something when Australia only made 28 runs in their first batting power-play against Zimbabwe at Ahmedabad on Feb 21?†Rashid asked. “I’m saying this because the market rate for Australia in 10 overs is over 50 runs and it was strange that even after taking the power-play they made just 28,†he said. I find this quite funny and stupid. Clearly it was tongue in cheek and if he was match fixing, why would he post it on twitter? And honestly, as if both teams are that skilled to get a tie haha especially chasing down 338. Lunacy.
satyam1729 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 I think this is stupid by Pakistan players. OK here is another article http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/indian-cricket-lovers-turn-to-pakistan-to-watch-their-hero-20110302-1beoj.html Do Australians need to bring Harbhajan and Sydney everwhere ?
someone Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Thats terrible. they might ask ICC to investigate me as well as I predict Pakistan to win their next match. Probably not only me but the whole ICF. Scared.
HowardRoark Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Bradman - Welcome to the world of the much famed Lahori logic!
ganeshran Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Sarfaraz Nawaz is known for making OTT statements. Should be sent to the loony bin really :crazy4:
Switchblade Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Ijaz Butt said that he is going to raise this topic in Icc meeting too:giggle:
satyam1729 Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Warne should be hanged over prediction: Ijaz Butt Talking to media in Lahore, he said that Warne’s act was a surprising one and the matter should be raised before the International Cricket Council. He took a harsh stance and said that Warne should be hanged over defaming cricket and ICC. http://www.dunyanews.tv/index.php?key=Q2F0SUQ9NCNOaWQ9MjEzNTQ :haha::haha::hysterical::giggle:
ganeshran Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 We need a Ijaz butt smiley here. Oh wait, we already have :crazy4:
NareshK Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 These people think everything is suspicious because of their long history in match fixing, spot fixing, ball tampering, drug abuse, infighting etc. They should be the last to point fingers at anyone.
NareshK Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Hanged for making a prediction ? What characters Pakistan produces.
Utalk Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 These people think everything is suspicious because of their long history in match fixing' date= ]spot fixing, ball tampering, drug abuse, infighting etc. They should be the last to point fingers at anyone. Stones-Glass houses. Azhar,Jadeja,Parbhakar. Tendulkar(SA series)-Eng refree-Rahul Dravid. Bhajji-Srisanth.
TheWall Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Does anyone one take these paki retards seriously...
zen Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Lahori logic is being used to attack the two teams: Ind and Eng at the expense of Warne .... I doubt if they can even take Warne on, let alone Ind and Eng :giggle: .... Pawnistan to get pawned again :hysterical:
NareshK Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Stones-Glass houses. Azhar,Jadeja,Parbhakar. Only difference is we got rid of them decades ago but in the case of Pakistan, they get a life ban and come back into the team the next week. More than half the present Pakistan squad has seedy characters like Afridi, Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Akhtar, Wahab Riaz etc. Tells me how retarded their fans are to still support these criminals.
Bradman99 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 Hanged? Omg this guy is bloody messed up if he is being serious.
Bradman99 Posted March 2, 2011 Author Posted March 2, 2011 Even if he's not he's still an idiot actually.
ganeshran Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Stones-Glass houses. Azhar,Jadeja,Parbhakar. Tendulkar(SA series)-Eng refree-Rahul Dravid. Bhajji-Srisanth. There were 6 players suspended in the one match many for excessive appealing. The refree was clearly biased. He was asked to give a rationale for his decision during the press conference but he gave no such explanation. Tendulkar was cleaning the ball after informing the umpire. I am tired of Pakistani posters using that test to give themselves an excuse to hate Sachin.
TheWall Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Talking to media in Lahore, he said that Warne’s act was a surprising one and the matter should be raised before the International Cricket Council. He took a harsh stance and said that Warne should be hanged over defaming cricket and ICC. http://www.dunyanews.tv/index.php?key=Q2F0SUQ9NCNOaWQ9MjEzNTQ :haha::haha::hysterical::giggle: in that case the entire Pakis must be hanged...:finger:
putrevus Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Stones-Glass houses. Azhar,Jadeja,Parbhakar. Tendulkar(SA series)-Eng refree-Rahul Dravid. Bhajji-Srisanth. Can you name one pakistan player in your history of cricket, who has not cheated in someway of other. I don"t think words like fair, honesty and integrity exist in Pakistan players dictionaries. Why is it this nonsense always spouts from Pakistan cricket and you guys give same old examples again and again to defend your filthy players. BCCI never chose any of those scums who were involved in match fixing to play for Indian team again. What did PCB do Ghanta?? You guys have some nerve to post this nonsense.
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