1983-2011 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 New Delhi: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has shown displeasure over Sachin Tendulkar getting the prestigious 'Order of Australia'. "I am not so sure. There are things that are sacred within our country," Hayden told Triple M Sydney's The Rush Hour. The 40-year-old asserted that though Tendulkar is an iconic figure in Australia, the honour should remain exclusive for the Australian citizens. "If Sachin was living in Australia, then gee, why not give him the Prime Minister gong. For me, it should be exclusive for Australians." On Tuesday, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that 'Order of Australia' will be conferred on Sachin Tendulkar for his contribution to the sport. Tendulkar was elated after hearing the news hoping it would further "cement the bond" between the two countries. "I indeed feel privileged and honoured at receiving this recognition," Tendulkar said from South Africa where he is representing Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20 tournament. "I hope that this honour will further cement the bond between the two countries, we both share a unique love for cricket," he added. http://cricketnext.in.com/live/news/why-not-make-sachin-pm-of-australia-hayden/68540-13.html
vvvslaxman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 After monkeygate incident they all don't have a good thing to say about Sachin. Ozzie players. I have no idea about that award. Is it like Bharat Ratna of Australia?
Desi Cartman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 again dishonest headline, at least put the entire sentence
coffee_rules Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 It also given to Brian Lara and Sobers, I think. So, he wants those back too?
SLICKR392 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 It also given to Brian Lara and Sobers' date=' I think. So, he wants those back too?[/quote'] +1 Did he make such statements when they (Lara & Sobers) were given this honor or did he many "any" statements at all?
Crookbond Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 again dishonest headline' date=' at least put the entire sentence[/quote'] +1 Matthew Hayden's actual statement http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/cricket/international/england/9617137/Matthew-Hayden-labels-Englands-James-Anderson-a-B-Grade-bowler-after-dressing-room-Ashes-fracas.html It's his opinion.
SLICKR392 Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 +1 It's his opinion. Agreed but where were these statements when other non-Australians were given this award? It also given to Brian Lara and Sobers' date=' I think. So, he wants those back too?[/quote']
Desi Cartman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 It also given to Brian Lara and Sobers' date=' I think. So, he wants those back too?[/quote'] at least desi media cant call him racist due to that fact :cantstop:
King Khan Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 It seem Hayden yet to forget that maa..ki incident. btw PM Sachin sounds good. Better than God Sachin.
vvvslaxman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Clive Lloyd, AO (Officer of Order of Australia honorary. 1985). "For service to the sport of cricket, particularly in relation to his outstanding and positive influence on the game in Australia." #7 in runs against Australia in Australia. 1616 runs at 48.97, 20 Tests, 5 centuries. Garfield Sobers, AO (Officer of Order of Australia. 2003). "For service to cricket as a player and supporter of young players, particularly from disadvantaged areas and groups, and to the community through support for charitable organisations." #31 in runs against Australia in Australia. 927 runs at 46.35, 10 Tests, 4 centuries. Brian Lara, AM (Member of Order of Australia honorary. 2009). "For service to Australia-Caribbean relations by promoting goodwill, friendship and sportsmanship through the sport of cricket." #9 in runs against Australia in Australia. 1469 runs at 41.97, 19 Tests, 4 centuries Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/an-order-of-australia-the-case-for-sachin-stacks-up-20121018-27t26.html#ixzz29hHhDSzq The decision to award a foreigner that title rankled independent federal parliamentarian Rob Oakeshott, while Tendulkar's role as a witness in the on-field spat between Australia's Andrew Symonds and India's Harbhajan Singh four years ago was cited by some as harmful to Tendulkar's character.
vvvslaxman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Sticking up for Bhajji has caused him lose his respect.
Clarke Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 He's an MP already, why does Hayden demand him backwards (MP => PM) down under ?
vvvslaxman Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Surprised Ambrose, Richards were not considered . Lot of English men were not considered. Inspite of Hayden's remarks they had great respect for Sachin.. probably lost a bit during that incident.
rkt.india Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Hayden doesn't think Tendulkar should get Order of Australia Upset at Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar getting the Order of Australia, former batsman Matthew Hayden said the honour should be "exclusive" to his countrymen. "Now, if Sachin was living in Australia -- give him the Prime Minister's gong I reckon -- but the reality of it is he's living in India," Hayden told a radio show. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the honour for Tendulkar during a recent visit to India. Hayden, who is also a former recipient of the title, said only Australians should be conferred with such awards as they are about national honour. "I think it should be exclusive to Australians...I'm not so sure. There's things that are sacred amongst our country," Hayden said. "I kind of understand the point of the fact that he has been such an iconic figure here in Australia and there's an enormous population of Indians that are working here and living here very happily and in harmony with Australia that have naturalised and I think that's a great part of our country, how multi-cultural that we are," he explained. Tendulkar is only the second Indian after former attorney general Soli Sorabjee to get the honour. http://www.hindustantimes.com/Cricket/CricketNews/Hayden-doesn-t-think-Tendulkar-should-get-Order-of-Australia/Article1-946932.aspx
Sean Bradley Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 He's right, Its like giving Arjuna Award to Ricky Ponting, though i think its a stunt pulled to improve the relations between the 2 countries, an apology from prime minister and convicting the culprits would have helped in a great deal.
vamos_rafa Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 He's right' date=' Its like giving Arjuna Award to Ricky Ponting, though i think its a stunt pulled to improve the relations between the 2 countries, an apology from prime minister and convicting the culprits would have helped in a great deal.[/quote'] Yes, but stunts aside, since it has been given to non aussies before so it should not rake that much of a debate about its righteouness. It's not that they have modified the rules per se' just to give it to Sachin.
Crookbond Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Hayden's opinion. He says it should not be given to non- Australians and did not single out Tendulkar.
vamos_rafa Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Hayden's opinion. He says it should not be given to non- Australians and did not single out Tendulkar. He did mention Sachin's name pointing out that he does not stay in Oz but overall he meant the same. But , the headline makes it feel like Hayden would definitely have said something against Sachin. Our media is so :omg:
Crookbond Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Agreed but where were these statements when other non-Australians were given this award? Why does it matter ?
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