Vettori accused Pak as cheaters

[manali]

http://sport.guardian.co.uk/worldtwenty20/2007/story/0,,2175029,00.html 'When we saw the way he celebrated we didn't think he was injured,' said the disgruntled Vettori. He was referring to Imran Nazir, the opener who top-scored with 59. Most of what was a fine knock, which included five sixes, was made with a runner. He called for assistance at the end of the second over after appearing to take a hard blow to a delicate region off Mark Gillespie. 'By the way he jumped into a team-mate's arms at the end, he didn't seem to have hurt his groin too much. We just don't play cricket like that,' Vettori added. 'As a team we're very disappointed.' Malik's response was short. 'He was struggling with his groin injury so needed a runner,' he said, understandably preferring to focus on victory.

[ali0786]

why is he complaining ? he was the one that allowed him a runner I think. Wouldnt have mattered anyway as Nazir did most of his scoring in boundaries.

[Anakin]

That whole thing did look fishy, well I wouldn't put it past them anyways. And why Vettori allowed it? Mostly because he's a gentleman, doesn't mean you have to take advantage of that being dishonest.

[Tapioca]

How relevant is this anyway ? How much does a fast sprinter like Nazir if he uses a runner despite being alright ?

[yoda]

This whole runner thing needs to be removed from cricket. If you can't run, just get the fack off the field.

[The Outsider]

This whole runner thing needs to be removed from cricket. If you can't run' date=' just get the fack off the field.[/quote'] :hysterical::hysterical: Pointblank!!

[sandtest]

On a serious note, shameful acts like this put a serious problem in case of genuine injuries for a batsman when he needs runner at crucial junction of a match....but again expecting honesty from Paki players is haraam onlee....:giggle:

[Guest dada_rocks]

Yes no runner drama just get back to the hut if u can't run

[Bumper]

What the hell is Vettori whining about ? His team scored 140 and did not bowl well enough to win it. They didnt deserve to be in the finals.

[Lurker]

Sore losers. He was the skipper, he didnt like what Nazir did he should have refused the runner and taken it with umpires. No point crying over spilt milk.

[Chaos]

pakistan are plain cheaters. Since last 2 decades, i can name tons of these incidents. God, ICC needs to ban pakistan from playing cricket. Send them back to Exile.

[Predator_05]

pakistan are plain cheaters. Since last 2 decades' date= i can name tons of these incidents. God, ICC needs to ban pakistan from playing cricket. Send them back to Exile.

I agree with this post :D

[Chaos]

I agree with this post :D

thats the first time u agreed with my post? :cantstop::yay:

[THX_1138]

i think vettori is having a hard time coming to terms with the ifs and the buts regarding their semi final defeat. pakistan was a comprehensively better team that day and deserved to win. as for this deal with runners, i think a measure must be included that says that a player requiring a runner must first be adjudicated so i.e. in need of assistance by a quick on the field examination by a neutral umpire, preferably one with a medical training. i.e. a neutral, icc appointed sports doctor who can run on the field, diagnose the player's conditions and either rule his fit enough to run on his own, fit enough to need a runner, or even, rule him out of the game for the time being or for the whole match depending on his injury and thus brining a substitute into the game. while runners in 20/20 are hardly a big deal considering the short duration of the match, in ODIs they can be quite a pleasant relief for the batsman (recall the 194 scored by saed anwar who used a runner for the last 120) and in test matches, can provide a quick break for a shower or replenishing drink in the shade and cool pavilion for a fast bowler (as was often exploited by aussies to give dennis lillee a break).

[Cricketics]

pakistan are plain cheaters. Since last 2 decades' date= i can name tons of these incidents. God, ICC needs to ban pakistan from playing cricket. Send them back to Exile.

i second ur comments man.. bloody cheaters..

[Anakin]

pakistan are plain cheaters. Since last 2 decades' date= i can name tons of these incidents. God, ICC needs to ban pakistan from playing cricket. Send them back to Exile.

:haha:

[King Tendulkar]

pakistan are plain cheaters. Since last 2 decades' date= i can name tons of these incidents. God, ICC needs to ban pakistan from playing cricket. Send them back to Exile.

Finally a sensible post from mouni

[Dirty_South]

mouni - :hysterical::two_thumbs_up::hysterical: