Was It a Revenge Game Mr. Sehwag?

An addition to Sehwag’s witty statements is that “Win against Bangladesh is revenge of World Cup 2007 defeat” which he stated at the end of the game in presentation ceremony after wining the match. The context to this statement is that Bangladesh kicked India out of the World Cup in 2007 by beating them , so Sehwag  believes that by defeating Bangladesh in a single match in this 2011 world cup ,they have take the revenge .But the question arises, is this defeat comparable to the one that Indians faced in 2007, certainly not because this defeat has not caused complete evacuation of Bangladesh from the World cup, contrary to 2007, where Indian had  to leave West Indies after defeat against  Bangladesh. 

Before this, one of the statements that show’s Sehwags childish behavior was stated few month back by him, when he said that in a Match when Shoaib Akhtar was challenging me to hit a six on my bowl and when I was not able to do so, Sachin Tendulker hit a six to Shoaib and then I told Shoiab that look Tendulkar is your father because he hit you a six.  Now  here Sehwag was also wrong,  if we assess the situation defined by Sehwag than Tendular is not Shoib’s Father, infact  he is Sehwag’s father because Sehwag was not able to hit a six to Shoiab while Tendulkar did it. For a bowler, if some one hit him six, is not a matter of concern because some times bowler will got out batsman and some times batsman will hit him shots. So, therefore, for Shoiab it was not a matter of concern.  

Now what type of a player is he? He never played big innings away from subcontinent. What was happened to him when Bangladesh ruined his team and thrown out of tournament in 2007.  Infact he failed on seeming pitches in Australia and South Africa every time. The only place where he can score is subcontinent. It shows flaws in his techniques. Because brilliant players like Inzamam, Tendulkar and Lara can play big innings all over the world.

My suggestion to Sehwag is to put a lid on his beak and concentrate on his game rather than speaking meaningless talks. He should not follow thrilling words of media as it is the duty of media to display things hot and spicy. He should show sensibility as a senior player. 

Author
M Asim (APCOMS Pakistan)

Some Statements from Sarfaraz Nawaz – Should Media Consider Sarfaraz Nawaz as Analyst

Pakistan’s former fast bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz  is famous for his hot and fiery statements. He is live in media because of his negligent statements. He never thought that what would be the negative impact of his non serious statements on the status of Pakistan cricket. Here is record of some statements of Sarfaraz Nawaz, read these statement and then decide, is this man has potential to express his views on any cricket issu? If not Media should not take his views after every controversy to promote its channel viewer ships, for the betterment of cricket as well as for the betterment of Pakistan image.

“He told a television channel that Imran had demanded money from former Pakistan player Younus Ahmed to play him in the side on a tour and after he didn`t pay the full amount he was sent packing home. Sarfaraz has alleged he was witness to the deal between Imran and Younus. He has also claimed that Imran used to take hashish regularly (charas) and had bawdy sex romps as a Pakistan team member.”

Infact he was stating after meeting with MQM Head Altaf Hussain, by this he was trying to damage the personality of Imran Khan on the advice of MQM. Sarfaraz was also on the pay role of PML (N)  when PLM (N) and PTI was opponent in an election in 1990s. At that time Sarfaraz was creating story of Seta White.

After loosing series in Sri Lanka in captaincy of Younis Khan Sarfaraz Nawaz Stated

“I feel that team captain Younis Khan should retire from international cricket and hand over the responsibilities to Shahid Afridi”.

Can a sensible person demand a young player to retire after loosing a series. 

In one of his TV interview to Indian News Channel “Star News”

he said “that Shoaib Malik is marrying Sania Mirza only to fix Tennis matches now  as he cannot serve Pak Cricket Team because of ban now”.

Commenting on a controversy, when after differences with Chairman Younis Khan resign from captaincy Sarfaraz said:-

Younis Khan ko Istifa dene par gairat dikhane ke baad be-gairati nahi karni chahiye aur is par kaim rehna chahi

Stating regarding ex Chairman of ICC on September 15, 2010 (Frontier Star): “Sarfaraz terming former Chairman of ICC Ehsan Mani as a match fixer”  

In another interview he stated

"I urge upon cricket nations to stop taking part in the ICC-held events. They are havens for match-fixers. ICC is actively promoting it,"

On death of Bob Wolmer Controversy he stated:-

"Bob must have seen how Pakistan team went about its business against West Indies. You could sense it from their body language that something was amiss. I believe he was writing a book and he would have come off with sensational disclosures.”

On another occasion he claimed

“that captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, along with Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, Mushtaq Ahmed, Mohammad Yousuf and Shoaib Malik were involved in betting.”

On one occasion he  claimed

“That he was threatened with death threats by unidentified men who snuck up on him and threatened to kill him if he continued with his jibes against match fixing by Pakistan cricketers.”

No doubt he was great bowler of his time, and the invention of reverse swing is on his credit, but after reading these statements can any one draw some positive conclusions from his statements in favour of cricket, players and especially Pakistan cricket.  All these statements look like he knows the habits of emotional Pakistani nation and by these spicy statement he is trying to live in media.

But I think media should read statements and think again that is he could be consider cricket analyst. Should media take him for expressing his views on cricket controversies? 

Battle Between Two Legendary Cricketers - Javed Miandad and Dennis Lillee

One from the famous cricket stories is the, Dennis Lillee and Javed Miandad Controversy. In 1980-81 during Pakistan cricket team visit to Australia a controversy between Australian Fast Bowler Dance Lille and Pakistan Captain Javed Miandad developed. During a test match when Miandad was running for single, he struck against Dance Lillee. Dennis Lillee was not happy and was claiming that Miandad struck against him deliberately. On the other hand Javed Miandad was claiming that Lillee deliberately came in his way. The situation heat up to the point where Lillee kick Javed Miandad with his leg from back. In response Javed Miandad lifted his bat above his head as if to strike him. But umpires and then Australian captain separate both players. Dennis Lillee was fine for A$120 and was suspended for two matches. And  this was the end of controversy  as well.  

Imagine if this type of controversy occurred again. And if any Pakistani player involved. What would be the response of international media, especially Indian Media. I can guess, Media, former cricketers from India and  the ex CEO of ICC Malcolm Speed and Umpire Darell Hair will demand for "BAN ON PAKISTAN CRICKET". What you think.