Boycott the Indian 1 Day Match

[sasquatch]

I find it funny that we call India and their players arrogant and ask for a ban, when we've been pushing the boundaries for years.

Personally, I don't support the Australians. I hope they do well, but I'm tired of every team that comes here being the bad guys. I see it as the common denominator being Australia unfortunately.

I don't boycott the cricket, I go and attempt to watch a game of cricket. I agree with the recent press from Arjuna Ranatunga to ban all sledging, that way there can be no argument either way. Just get rid of it, fullstop.

[Dirko]

I find it funny that we call India and their players arrogant and ask for a ban, when we've been pushing the boundaries for years.

Personally, I don't support the Australians. I hope they do well, but I'm tired of every team that comes here being the bad guys. I see it as the common denominator being Australia unfortunately.

I don't boycott the cricket, I go and attempt to watch a game of cricket. I agree with the recent press from Arjuna Ranatunga to ban all sledging, that way there can be no argument either way. Just get rid of it, fullstop.

When was the last team that came here and behaved like the Indians? Sri Lanka's two tests played very well, the Ashes before that, a great contest, in which Australia dominated...Can't remember a team coming here and being the "bad guys".
Can you provide evidence to support your post, as I am interested to see where you are coming from.

[hearts on fire]

I will be boycotting the Indian matches, as far as im concerned, they can get screwed. i can not see how the Australian's are the bad guys in this situation. I could go on for hours, but can't be stuffed, all i know is that the Indians are tools and i hope they get smashed by the Aussies in the ODI tournament. Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

[Pup]

I will be boycotting the Indian matches, as far as im concerned, they can get screwed. i can not see how the Australian's are the bad guys in this situation. I could go on for hours, but can't be <edit>, all i know is that the Indians are tools and i hope they get smashed by the Aussies in the ODI tournament. Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does have one.

I dont understand how you guys/girls boycotting the ODI's with India in them has any affect on them at all. They are not going to care if 1000 less people come to watch them are they?

The only thing it does is deny revenue for Saca, Cricket Australia and also stops you from being able to see live cricket in Adelaide which wont be there again until next summer.

Crazy if you ask me. Personally i would not even think about it.

[Dogwatcher]

Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does, it's called a bouncer.

[hearts on fire]

why should i waste my time and money to watch the Indians cry and whinge about everything, im just going to wait for the Sri-Lankans, once again, stuff the Indians

[hearts on fire]

Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does, it's called a bouncer.

he barely bowls 150 regulary

[dinglinga]

some one needs to make a banner

Dial a Wambulance!!!!!

[Dogwatcher]

Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does, it's called a bouncer.

he barely bowls 150 regulary

Then he doesn't need a licence does he?

[hearts on fire]

Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does, it's called a bouncer.

he barely bowls 150 regulary

Then he doesn't need a licence does he?

i think he does, he is supposed to bowl fast, and i dont think he does

[Brucetiki]

I don't think we should boycott the Indian games.

What we should do is be as hostile as you possible to the Indians (without resorting to racism). Make them feel intimiated by the crowd booing every batsman as they enter the arena, boo every four and six.

Then when Harbijan is involved, start chanting 'racist, racist, racist' (could do a raaaaaacist ala cennnnnnnnnnntrals).

The important thing is not to make racial remarks - otherwise we're lowering ourselves to the Indian's standards, and we don't want to risk Adelaide Oval's ICC accreditation.

[Pup]

why should i waste my time and money to watch the Indians cry and whinge about everything, im just going to wait for the Sri-Lankans, once again, stuff the Indians

Perhaps to watch one of the best players to play the game in the modern era (Tendaulker) Or to watch an impressive young pace attack take it up to Australia. Or to watch a very good spinner in action. And that is just the Indians.

And by the way Brett Lee still bowls quick, Has topped 150 countless times this summer. 148km pitching on a brilliant line and length is better than a 155km four ball which is what he used to dish up on a regular basis. He knows his limits and knows where he has to bowl and that is why he has improved so much in the last 12 months.

[Squawk]

How about when Singh bats or bowls, the crowd all reveal a t-shirt that says "Witness" or "Hindi Translator", put black tape over their mouths a la Merlin and his Big Brother exit, and strap on big hearing aids to hear what he says.

The whole scenario is a sorry joke. There's nothing wrong with sledging as long as it isn't personal in nature. Tell the guy he cant bat or bowl for shite, brown trouser leg etc but dont suggest the only thing that can be said in future is "jolly good shot old chap". And if its cricket today, can you imagine banning sledging from boxing or wrestling?

[Punk Rooster]

I have calmed down enough to only want to burn the Indians hotel to the ground...

I will be going, & will be most vocal against the Indians-
booing them when they take a wicket (especially Harby the Racist)
start chanting "Harbajhan's a Racist" instead of "HJ's a Wanker"
booing them at every opportunity
I will also have a few ales to get me right into the spirit

[matt]

There's some people really letting themselves down on this forum.
The whole saga has been extremely damaging to cricket as a whole. The Indians actions have become increasingly bullish and for this they have tarnished their reputation for some time to come.
I'll be looking forward to getting down to the AO for the ODIs. I'll have a few beers, buy a pie (or two) and hopefully get to see a couple of really entertaining games of cricket.
A third final between Aus and SL would be appreciated too!

[gadj1976]

I find it funny that we call India and their players arrogant and ask for a ban, when we've been pushing the boundaries for years.

Personally, I don't support the Australians. I hope they do well, but I'm tired of every team that comes here being the bad guys. I see it as the common denominator being Australia unfortunately.

I don't boycott the cricket, I go and attempt to watch a game of cricket. I agree with the recent press from Arjuna Ranatunga to ban all sledging, that way there can be no argument either way. Just get rid of it, fullstop.

When was the last team that came here and behaved like the Indians? Sri Lanka's two tests played very well, the Ashes before that, a great contest, in which Australia dominated...Can't remember a team coming here and being the "bad guys".
Can you provide evidence to support your post, as I am interested to see where you are coming from.

SJABC, I know what you're saying. I'm not going to get into debates about which team did what and when. Because that's not the point of the argument. Each team has had their contraversy.

My thoughts of the series - when was the last time a team came here and was able to compete on nearly all levels with the Australians? For mine, I see two teams very very similar in ability and tenaciousness and that leads to clashes like we've seen (which I feel are completely unnecessary and can be diluted by some good umpiring - not umpiring decisions, just some umpires having some common sense and diffusing situations before they get too heated).

We seem to forget that there are two teams out there. And not every time is the Australian team in the right.

Like I said, I just want to see a good game of cricket and I think this "arrogance" that each team brings with them (wherever they go) needs to be eradicated from test cricket for the betterment of the game.

[bulldogproud]

I believe you will find that the Australian team state that this Test Series has been fought out in great spirit by both sides. They, and Cricket Australia, have no qualms with the Indian team. Unfortunately it is a media beatup that has got many of you feeling the way you are, IMHO. Additionally, look further at the facts re the Harbajhan case. For instance, it all started through Roy abusing Harbajhan. Then in the appeal, Michael Clarke changed his story from Harbajhan said 'something that sounded like monkey' to Harbajhan said 'monkey'. Yet, all the blame is laid at the Indian team? Interesting!
Additionally, a lot of comments here are getting stuck into the BCCI for trying to 'run' cricket. Do we have short memories?? What happened in Australia thirty years ago? Did not an Australian Kerry Packer, boycott cricket and try to get it privatised? Now the money is out of Australian hands and it is in Indian hands, we are crying foul??? Now another country wants to have some say as to what happens, we are angry??
Additionally, if you are so against the Indian team for Harbajhan 'getting off lightly' is it not the Australian team you should be getting stuck into? After all, they were the ones who downgraded the charge from racial vilification to abusive language. The ICC had no choice after that. There was no case of racial vilification to be answered. As for abusive language, the Australians are the masters at that, and have been for many, many years. Are we not calling the kettle black if we attack another country for doing what we have been doing for so long?
Cheers

[sasquatch]

Then in the appeal, Michael Clarke changed his story from Harbajhan said 'something that sounded like monkey' to Harbajhan said 'monkey'.

Clearly, Harby must've said "Why Royston, I believe you hair style is funky..."

Harbhajan= WADH!

[bulldogproud]

The strange thing is that the word Harbajhan apparently used 'tikimanka(?)' is a much more abusive word than monkey. Yet, because it is not racial, it is treated as not as severely. I know that racial abuse is bad, but are we not being racist ourselves in having it at a higher level than all other forms of abuse? Are we not really saying 'it is sooooooo bad to be your race that we cannot say anything derogatory about it' whereas we can call people things such as 'overweight wan**, girl, homosexual, imbecile, di**head, basta**' etc? Why are those seen as being much lesser offences?
Over time, I have been called a lot of things. Racial terms have never hurt as I am proud of my heritage and just take it as the other person being jealous of it. I have also been sledged over my religion, size etc. It is the ones about my size that have hurt as that is something I should be able to do something to improve. Racial and religious remarks have not hurt as those are things I am proud of, cannot change nor want to change. If we are going to crack down on racial remarks (which we should), should we not also crack down on all other forms of abuse?
Cheers

[bulldogproud]

I will be boycotting the Indian matches, as far as im concerned, they can get screwed. i can not see how the Australian's are the bad guys in this situation. I could go on for hours, but can't be f*u*c*k*e*d, all i know is that the Indians are f*u*c*k*h*e*a*d*s and i hope they get smashed by the Aussies in the ODI tournament. Brett Lee should have a license to bowl 155km+ at the Indian heads.

He does have one.

I dont understand how you guys/girls boycotting the ODI's with India in them has any affect on them at all. They are not going to care if 1000 less people come to watch them are they?

The only thing it does is deny revenue for Saca, Cricket Australia and also stops you from being able to see live cricket in Adelaide which wont be there again until next summer.
Crazy if you ask me. Personally i would not even think about it.

I just wanted to add one thing. Boycott the match and the only thing you will find it achieve is that Adelaide will be downgraded in Cricket Australia's standing and we will be denied a chance to have the third final of a triangular series played here in the future. You are only harming South Australia by boycotting cricket here.
Cheers