Australian cricketers are no longer friends, says Virat Kohli

[R0H1T]

So CA controls the BCCI right?

No the SC does, the ones sitting at the top aren't real BCCI.

 

[R0H1T]

There's also the third option (Ex Machina anyone?) wherein Virat misconstrued something happening on the field as systematic cheating, in which case the ICC is pathetically stupid & horribly inept knowing this could be a bone of contention between the two sides in the future.

They ought to have ordered an inquiry & let the truth come out, trial by (Aussie) media in Faf's case just tells me how biased they (ICC) are! They can't handle what goes on the field of play, neither anything off of it.

 

[Chrish]

You are misreading the post. I meant that the umpire was informed beforehand of this occurrence which is why he immediately knew what was happening.

The umpire knew because Smith openly signaled at the dressing room and he was sent back for breaking the rule.

 

[Chrish]

Smith broke the rule in that incident.. Now if that situation was dealt appropriately or not is not up to us to decide. May be he got away lightly just like Harbhajan did back then but that doesn't prove any of Kohli's claims.

 

[R0H1T]

Smith broke the rule in that incident.. Now if that situation was dealt appropriately or not is not up to us to decide. May be he got away lightly just like Harbhajan did back then but that doesn't prove any of Kohli's claims.

It also doesn't remove the cloud of suspicion that Australia might have been cheating beforehand, since there was no thoroughly independent inquiry done unlike the Monkeygate. Then there's voices, on twitter/blogs/cricinfo/reddit/cricbuzz who've reminded us of the horrible DRS success rate of Australia after the DRSgate.

 

[Chrish]

It also doesn't remove the cloud of suspicion that Australia might have been cheating, since there was no thoroughly independent inquiry unlike the Monkeygate. Then there's voices, on twitter/blogs/cricinfo/reddit/cricbuzz who've reminded of the horrible DRS success rate of Australia after the DRSgate.

Burden of proof is on accuser..

 

[Sadevdesai]

Because it is illegal for a player's decision to be influenced by anyone other than his partner.

Smith looked at a position where he possible could have gained information from someone else and the umpire acted appropriately.

There is no evidence that this happened more than once. Indeed even when the BCCI wanted to press charges the BCCI did not push this line due to no evidence.

Nonsense !!! .... the Non-striker asked Smith to ask the Dressing Room. That is why Smith had turned to the Dressing Room, which was 180 degrees away from the Non-striker and he even admitted that he told Smith to get help from the Dressing Room. Now ..... if this routine was not part of the scheme, how did the Non-striker know what to do when he himself did not know what to do ??? And Smith turned and looked at Dressing Room as if it was a Routine ??? Hmmmm !!

 

[Chrish]

And I shouldn't be comparing this incident with harbhajan affair . I was just giving example that Smith indeed might have gotten off lightly even after breaking the rule in the open. Personally I don't think it's a big deal as umpire never allowed it to happen but I can why some people might not feel good about it.

 

[R0H1T]

Burden of proof is on accuser..

Sorry if there's no official case then the burden of (uncovering) truth is on the judiciary i.e. the ICC. The fact that they brushed it off under the carpet immediately after just raises more suspicion, their handling of Mintgate being the cherry on top.

 

[Chrish]

Sorry if there's no official case then the burden of (uncovering) truth is on the judiciary i.e. the ICC. The fact that they brushed it off under the carpet immediately after just raises more suspicion, their handling of Mintgate being the cherry on top.

Again that's your assumption. You need more than suspicion/ doubts/ conspiracy to prove someone guilty.

 

[Chrish]

Anyways feel like I am preaching against the wall. Nothing further needs to be said

 

[R0H1T]

Again that's your assumption. You need more than suspicion/ doubts/ conspiracy to prove someone guilty.

Then what's the harm in ordering an inquiry, at worst it'll take some of their time & money but the best case scenario would be that Australia would be absolved of all the claims. Why do you think Faf pleaded not guilty even when his was an open & shut case, he didn't want to be branded as a cheat, do you not see any similarity here? It obviously depends on which side of the fence you pick, but instead of a thousand pieces of mind just lying out in the open figuring out who's right, the ICC could well have ended all the confusion & suspicion, if they truly impartial, by ordering a probe.

Anyways feel like I am preaching against the wall. Nothing further needs to be said

Like I said, if you're (ICC) truly neutral the probe would do no harm to anyone.

 

[Chrish]

Then what's the harm in ordering an inquiry, at worst it'll take some of their time & money but the best case scenario would be that Australia would be absolved of all the claims. Why do you think Faf pleaded not guilty even when his was an open & shut case, he didn't want to be branded as a cheat, do you not see any similarity here? It obviously depends on which side of the fence you pick, but instead of a thousand pieces of mind just lying out in the open figuring out who's right, the ICC could well have ended all the confusion & suspicion, if they truly impartial, by ordering a probe.

That's up to the authorities to decide..

 

[R0H1T]

That's up to the authorities to decide..

So who was the authority in Faf's case, lemme guess the Aussie media.

 

[Sadevdesai]

Burden of proof is on accuser..

Soooo .... who is the accuser here ??? Must be the Umpire .... since he threw Smith out !!! Kohli had not done anything .... until then !!! Smith got caught Red Handed and paid the price ... hard to accept it. Time heals all wounds.

 

[Chrish]

Soooo .... who is the accuser here ??? Must be the Umpire .... since he threw Smith out !!! Kohli had not done anything .... until then !!! Smith got caught Red Handed and paid the price ... hard to accept it. Time heals all wounds.

Accuser is Kohli who said this thing happened all day

So who was the authority in Faf's case, lemme guess the Aussie media.

BCCI should have pressed the charges just like Aussie media did if they thought matter was that serious

 

[R0H1T]

Accuser is Kohli who said this thing happened all day

No, he said it happened at least twice before it was caught on cam.

BCCI should have pressed the charges just like Aussie media did if they thought matter was that serious

Enter the hero, James Sutherland, suddenly Mr. Malcom's appearance 20 years back makes more sense now. I can see the current CoA leading the BCCI are just as farcical as Mr. Manohar.

 

[Chrish]

No, he said it happened at least twice before it was caught on cam.Enter the hero, James Sutherland, suddenly Mr. Malcom's appearance 20 years back makes more sense now. I can see the current CoA leading the BCCI are just as farcical as Mr. Manohar.

That shouldn't stop BCCI from pressing charges if the matter was that serious i.e. Aussies cheating whole day

 

[Drreddymd]

Accuser is Kohli who said this thing happened all day



BCCI should have pressed the charges just like Aussie media did if they thought matter was that serious

If u think Smith is clean why aus begged india to drop charges against smith if they r so confident? Why they have to talk to bcci any way if there is no proof?

If there is no proof it would have exposed bcci and kohli anyway

 

[R0H1T]

That shouldn't stop BCCI from pressing charges if the matter was that serious i.e. Aussies cheating whole day

And what would happen to the series if the majority of Aussie players were suspended, much more serious ($) right?

 

[Chrish]

If u think Smith is clean why aus begged india to drop charges against smith if they r so confident? Why they have to talk to bcci any way if there is no proof?

If there is no proof it would have exposed bcci and kohli anyway

Read the whole conversation before jumping in the middle

I have never said that Smith isn't guilty.. He was but only one time that can be proven.

 

[Chrish]

And what would happen to the series if the majority of Aussie players were suspended, much more serious ($) right?

So BCCI can only blame themselves for being greedy!! Whose fault is that?

 

[Drreddymd]

I am also saying the same thing. If aussies think there is no systemic cheating why beg bcci to drop charges.

It would expose both bcci and virat isn't it

 

[R0H1T]

So BCCI can only blame themselves for being greedy!! Whose fault is that?

It's no as simple as that, when it comes to handling millions of broadcast (STAR/Fox in this case) & sponsors' $ you don't just turn the volume ON & pretend that there's no one banging on your door. I suspect this is also the reason why Faf wasn't banned, even though IIRC the prescribed sentence was a match ban in his case.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Series is over. Move on Virat , get proper rest and score runs in CT.

 

[Chrish]

It's no as simple as that, when it comes to handling millions of broadcast (STAR/Fox in this case) & sponsors' $ you don't just turn the volume ON & pretend that there's no one banging on your door. I suspect this is also the reason why Faf wasn't banned, even though IIRC the prescribed sentence was a match ban in his case.

LOL this guy is even serious??

 

[Drreddymd]

I also think kohli has taken it too far. He needs to take a chill pill and relax as the series is now over.

U dont need to tell that u r not friends with aus players even if the reporter asked about it

 

[Sanzcool]

Ashwin, u have to play under Smith Tongue in Cheek by Mama

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On a lighter note, from this year onwards 30th march will be remembered as world apology day.

 

[AamchiMumbaikar]

Virat Kohli says friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

I did not categorically say the whole Australian team but only a couple of individuals.I continue to be in good terms with the few guys I know & who I've played with at RCB & that doesn't change.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...wn-out-of-proportion/articleshow/57909647.cms

 

[Hasan123]

And what kind of reception did he get the last time India toured? They wasn't exactly welcomed with garlands, but that didn't stop him from scoring all those 100s.

Aussies are hostile either ways. Might as well give it back to them, then the bullies start cowering / whining endlessly like they're doing. Which is great to watch.

He wasn't as hated last time as he is now.

 

[Sanzcool]

Virat Kohli says friendship comment was 'blown out of proportion'

I did not categorically say the whole Australian team but only a couple of individuals.I continue to be in good terms with the few guys I know & who I've played with at RCB & that doesn't change.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...wn-out-of-proportion/articleshow/57909647.cms

Hence I said Head and Stanlake Btw Smith used to play for RCB too

 

[cricketjoshila]

No charges.

I guess even the BCCI know Kohli's word is worthless.

Then why did Sutherland rush to Mumbai and begged to drop the charges?

 

[cricketjoshila]

Hence I said Head and Stanlake Btw Smith used to play for RCB too

Actually he is on very good terms with Starc.

 

[Drreddymd]

Then why did Sutherland rush to Mumbai and begged to drop the charges?

Because he doesn't have any answer to it. If aussies think kohli is making false claims then why aus board begged bcci to drop charges.

Aus board should acted like a man and expose bcci and kohli as liars instead they went for bcci feet and not icc

 

[Convict]

Then why did Sutherland rush to Mumbai and begged to drop the charges?

The charges against Smith for the actual incident that happened.

Why didn't the BCCI press charges for anything else?

Why did the BCCI threaten to go home over Harbhajan Singh's racist comments?

 

[cricketjoshila]

The charges against Smith for the actual incident that happened.

Why didn't the BCCI press charges for anything else?

Why did the BCCI threaten to go home over Harbhajan Singh's racist comments?

1.Charges were pressed for using unfair means.

2.What else they will press for?The pressed charges for unfair means.

3.BCCI went to the tribunal, got Bhajji acquitted by a learned neutral judge. Aussie charges were found to be false. Why didnt CA fight it out before a judge?Why beg for charges to be dropped?

 

[Convict]

1.Charges were pressed for using unfair means.

2.What else they will press for?The pressed charges for unfair means.

3.BCCI went to the tribunal, got Bhajji acquitted by a learned neutral judge. Aussie charges were found to be false. Why didnt CA fight it out before a judge?Why beg for charges to be dropped?

The BCCI only pressed charges for one incident - not for any of the other alleged incidents which no evidence has been produced to support.

And CA are gutless and bow down to their BCCI masters money. Sutherland is a moral coward.

 

[Drreddymd]

The BCCI only pressed charges for one incident - not for any of the other alleged incidents which no evidence has been produced to support.

And CA are gutless and bow down to their BCCI masters money. Sutherland is a moral coward.

Sir it is the judge who ruled harbhajan not guilty but u r blaming Sutherland

 

[Convict]

Sir it is the judge who ruled harbhajan not guilty but u r blaming Sutherland

Sutherland abandoned his player because he was scared of the BCCI monetary power.

 

[Drreddymd]

Sutherland abandoned his player because he was scared of the BCCI monetary power.

Sir what has monetary power got to do with evidence presented to the judge.

Do u mean Sutherland told his players to give false account of incident and exonerate bhajji,?

Or

Do u think Sutherland should have seen through india blough about tour cancelation and allow the tour to be canceled

 

[SunnyViRahul]

Kohli is being a 12 year kid here. Pretty funny to see his reaction. Fact of the matter is Kohli is the form of his life with his limited technique. His party got messed up when Aussies found him out and hurt his humongous ego.
Kohli conveniently rested himself to avoid further embarrassment in the series ( akin to Sachin giving himself out when he was not out actually, not able to withstand the barrage of bouncers from Shohaib ).

 

[Sachin136]

Kohli is being a 12 year kid here. Pretty funny to see his reaction. Fact of the matter is Kohli is the form of his life with his limited technique. His party got messed up when Aussies found him out and hurt his humongous ego.
Kohli conveniently rested himself to avoid further embarrassment in the series ( akin to Sachin giving himself out when he was not out actually, not able to withstand the barrage of bouncers from Shohaib ).

Found him out? Only 1 of his dismissals was due to the pitch or bowling, the rest were just mental issues.

 

[Drreddymd]

Haha this is getting hilarious.

Bcci is afraid of Pakistan and is chickening out

Sachin chickened out against akhtar

Kohli chickened out against aus

This is the height of rationale from a honest, different "indian" poster guys.

 

[bleaf27]

That shouldn't stop BCCI from pressing charges if the matter was that serious i.e. Aussies cheating whole day

He said on couple occasions previously. I'm sure BCCI would have discussed it with Kohli to see how far is he willing to take this. Also the camaraderie between two cricket boards is more imprtant than this . Both mutually agreed to move on

 

[SunnyViRahul]

Found him out? Only 1 of his dismissals was due to the pitch or bowling, the rest were just mental issues.

Sachin136, very good point. Batting greatness is all about talent, technique, endurance, most importantly mental strength.

 

[Sachin136]

Sachin136, very good point. Batting greatness is all about talent, technique, endurance, most importantly mental strength.

Definitely, and Kohli has shown on many instances that he is very strong mentally and thrives under pressure. A couple of dismissals doesn't change that.

 

[SunnyViRahul]

Definitely, and Kohli has shown on many instances that he is very strong mentally and thrives under pressure. A couple of dismissals doesn't change that.

To be honest Kohli who is the best India has produced post Fab5 era, lacks mental strength. Only week minds react the way he does often. More importantly his technique is limited in real version cricket which explains his ordinary average in tests in this era of batsman friendly setup.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

He wasn't as hated last time as he is now.

There is a reason why people try to find similarities between Kohli and Ponting.

 

[Hasan123]

There is a reason why people try to find similarities between Kohli and Ponting.

They are similar in some aspects.

 

[Ph_11]

Kohli is being a 12 year kid here. Pretty funny to see his reaction. Fact of the matter is Kohli is the form of his life with his limited technique. His party got messed up when Aussies found him out and hurt his humongous ego.
Kohli conveniently rested himself to avoid further embarrassment in the series ( akin to Sachin giving himself out when he was not out actually, not able to withstand the barrage of bouncers from Shohaib ).

Oh the wise one I am wondering how you get private information on kohli's health.

Do us all a favor and kindly post less.

 

[Cricket Fanatic]

Sutherland abandoned his player because he was scared of the BCCI monetary power.

The ACB/CA have always been spineless cowards when it comes to standing up to the bully boys. They were scared of losing money if England ****** off home during the Bodyline series in the 1930's and they **** themselves again when the Indians threatened to pick up their bat and ball and go home after Harbhajan racially abused Symonds and now they caved in again over Kohli. When are the Australian board going to grow a set and stand up to the BCCI.

 

[Cricket Fanatic]

Sutherland abandoned his player because he was scared of the BCCI monetary power.

Yep. Same reason the late Dr Allan Robinson the former ACB administrator crapped himself if England went home over the Bodyline scandal.

 

[Ph_11]

The ACB/CA have always been spineless cowards when it comes to standing up to the bully boys. They were scared of losing money if England ****** off home during the Bodyline series in the 1930's and they **** themselves again when the Indians threatened to pick up their bat and ball and go home after Harbhajan racially abused Symonds and now they caved in again over Kohli. When are the Australian board going to grow a set and stand up to the BCCI.

Quit spewing lies. Harbhajan did not racially abuse anyone. There was a mini trial and he was cleared. Which part of not guilty is not clear to you.

Symonds was an *** who wanted to be treated like a special person. Nobody said anything to him. His stupidity caused more problems.

 

[Convict]

Quit spewing lies. Harbhajan did not racially abuse anyone. There was a mini trial and he was cleared. Which part of not guilty is not clear to you.

Symonds was an *** who wanted to be treated like a special person. Nobody said anything to him. His stupidity caused more problems.

And in Australia's case the BCCI didn't even see reason to charge anyone.

Take your own advice.

 

[Convict]

The ACB/CA have always been spineless cowards when it comes to standing up to the bully boys. They were scared of losing money if England ****** off home during the Bodyline series in the 1930's and they **** themselves again when the Indians threatened to pick up their bat and ball and go home after Harbhajan racially abused Symonds and now they caved in again over Kohli. When are the Australian board going to grow a set and stand up to the BCCI.

Never. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is King.

CA will never let anything get in their way of being chief lapdog.

 

[Ph_11]

And in Australia's case the BCCI didn't even see reason to charge anyone.

Take your own advice.

case A: Trial Held. Verdict: Harbhajan Not Guilty. Aussies Pi%$ed.

Case B: Threat for trial. Aussies beg. Captain agrees to lesser charges. BCCI no humiliation for guests. Time to move on. Aussies Pi#@ed again.

Comprehend.

 

[Ph_11]

Never. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ is King.

CA will never let anything get in their way of being chief lapdog.

Sometime it is not about money. Bigger boards need to get along for greater good. That is what Aussies and BCCI decided.

End of the day ECB, ACB and BCCI will always find a way to work together for the greater good. When you grow up you will understand.

 

[Cricket Fanatic]

case A: Trial Held. Verdict: Harbhajan Not Guilty. Aussies Pi%$ed.

Case B: Threat for trial. Aussies beg. Captain agrees to lesser charges. BCCI no humiliation for guests. Time to move on. Aussies Pi#@ed again.

Comprehend.

He was found not guilty because they were scared of India picking up their bat and ball and going home.

It's about damn time the rest of the world put on their big boy pants and told India where to go.

The ICC is a toothless tiger than runs the game in name only.

It's as clear as day the Board of Cricket Corruption in India runs the game and the rest of the world are too gutless to do anything about it.

 

[Ph_11]

He was found not guilty because they were scared of India picking up their bat and ball and going home.

It's about damn time the rest of the world put on their big boy pants and told India where to go.

The ICC is a toothless tiger than runs the game in name only.

It's as clear as day the Board of Cricket Corruption in India runs the game and the rest of the world are too gutless to do anything about it.

You have no shame. The judge was from New Zealand (if I am not mistaken) and was neutral. How dare you shamelessly question the integrity of a judge. Judges are not for sale. There was a case of he said she said and that goes no where in the court of law. You need conclusive proof.

What has India done that you are so miffed? Quit hating.

BCCI does not run the game. You just backstabbed Indians and they are still looking the other way.

You want a world order where Australia always wins. That aint happening anymore.

 

[Convict]

You have no shame. The judge was from New Zealand (if I am not mistaken) and was neutral. How dare you shamelessly question the integrity of a judge. Judges are not for sale. There was a case of he said she said and that goes no where in the court of law. You need conclusive proof.

What has India done that you are so miffed? Quit hating.

BCCI does not run the game. You just backstabbed Indians and they are still looking the other way.

You want a world order where Australia always wins. That aint happening anymore.

You need conclusive proof.

But its fine for you to make all these accusations about Australia cheating lel.

 

[Ph_11]

You need conclusive proof.

But its fine for you to make all these accusations about Australia cheating lel.

BCCI had conclusive proof. Your captain lead guilty. What more do you want as proof. He apologised called it a brain fade. In short a plea deal.

Buddy you really need to move on from this topic.

 

[Cricket Fanatic]

You have no shame. The judge was from New Zealand (if I am not mistaken) and was neutral. How dare you shamelessly question the integrity of a judge. Judges are not for sale. There was a case of he said she said and that goes no where in the court of law. You need conclusive proof.

What has India done that you are so miffed? Quit hating.

BCCI does not run the game. You just backstabbed Indians and they are still looking the other way.

You want a world order where Australia always wins. That aint happening anymore.

Are you for real? Of course anyone who follows cricket knows the BCCI runs the game.

The ICC are the lapdogs for the Board of Cricket Corruption in India and have been for years.

Did I say I want a game where Australia always wins? Honestly you sir are a paranoid fool. I am a cricket fan first, second and last. It got very boring in a hurry when Australia dominated world cricket from the late 90's to the mid 2000's.

It was a breath of fresh air when England beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes series as it was a highly competitive series played in the right spirit. Will probably remain the greatest series of all time for many years to come.

Why would I want any team to dominate world cricket like the West Indies did from the late 1970's to 1995 and Australia from 1995-2005. That would be incredibly boring.

I like to see good, hard competitive cricket in an even contest played in the right spirit.

 

[Ph_11]

Are you for real? Of course anyone who follows cricket knows the BCCI runs the game.

The ICC are the lapdogs for the Board of Cricket Corruption in India and have been for years.

Did I say I want a game where Australia always wins? Honestly you sir are a paranoid fool. I am a cricket fan first, second and last. It got very boring in a hurry when Australia dominated world cricket from the late 90's to the mid 2000's.

It was a breath of fresh air when England beat Australia in the 2005 Ashes series as it was a highly competitive series played in the right spirit. Will probably remain the greatest series of all time for many years to come.

Why would I want any team to dominate world cricket like the West Indies did from the late 1970's to 1995 and Australia from 1995-2005. That would be incredibly boring.

I like to see good, hard competitive cricket in an even contest played in the right spirit.

Are you?

Did ICC without any BCCI representative just stabbed BCCI in the back. What power are you talking about? BCCI has no power. The reality is:

(1) ECB - just does not like BCCI and its influence

(2) ACB - Ditto

(3) New Zealand - Do as the above two.

(4) SA - Lorgat hates BCCI

(5) PCB - Cannot stand BCCI

BCCI has lots of enemies and no real power. That is why all the nations are able to steal India's money.

 

[Cricket Fanatic]

Are you?

Did ICC without any BCCI representative just stabbed BCCI in the back. What power are you talking about? BCCI has no power. The reality is:

(1) ECB - just does not like BCCI and its influence

(2) ACB - Ditto

(3) New Zealand - Do as the above two.

(4) SA - Lorgat hates BCCI

(5) PCB - Cannot stand BCCI

BCCI has lots of enemies and no real power. That is why all the nations are able to steal India's money.

The fact is the BCCI is the most powerful organisation in world cricket and throws its weight around to get what it wants.

Both times CA caved in like butter when India threatened to go home after the Monkeygate scandal with Harbhajan Singh and then again over the Virat Kohli nonsense (until they realised they had no leg to stand on as he couldn't prove the accusations that Australia were guilty of systemic cheating).

How else did Srinivasan get elected as ICC chairman despite the whole world knowing the guy is even more corrupt than former Italian president and former AC Milan football owner Silvio Berlusconi and also Tim May being ousted from his posted on the ICC committee in favour Laxman Sivaramakrishnan if the BCCI has no power?

Face facts the BCCI is a corrupt and all powerful organisation that has caused a lot of damage to world cricket.

And again think before running off accusing me of being upset Australia is no longer the dominant force of world cricket, believe me as a cricket lover, I don't want to see anyone being the absolute dominant force in world cricket. It makes it extremely boring. I like seeing tough, hard competitive cricket played in the right spirit.

Wake up and smell the coffee

 

[Drreddymd]

The fact is the BCCI is the most powerful organisation in world cricket and throws its weight around to get what it wants.

Both times CA caved in like butter when India threatened to go home after the Monkeygate scandal with Harbhajan Singh and then again over the Virat Kohli nonsense (until they realised they had no leg to stand on as he couldn't prove the accusations that Australia were guilty of systemic cheating).

How else did Srinivasan get elected as ICC chairman despite the whole world knowing the guy is even more corrupt than former Italian president and former AC Milan football owner Silvio Berlusconi and also Tim May being ousted from his posted on the ICC committee in favour Laxman Sivaramakrishnan if the BCCI has no power?

Face facts the BCCI is a corrupt and all powerful organisation that has caused a lot of damage to world cricket.

And again think before running off accusing me of being upset Australia is no longer the dominant force of world cricket, believe me as a cricket lover, I don't want to see anyone being the absolute dominant force in world cricket. It makes it extremely boring. I like seeing tough, hard competitive cricket played in the right spirit.

Wake up and smell the coffee

U r into some serious ranting on bcci, acb, kohli.
Take a chill pill. Relax. Let the hate not eat u from inside.

Aus begged bcci not to press charges against smith isn't it?

If they r so confident then why they begged bcci? They had the chance to expose evil bcci and kohli isn't it? But they folded like sissies and u r ranting here that its bcci fault.

In monkey gate india was man enough to undergo trial and exonerate bhajji but acb didn't have the balls in this case because they dont have a leg to stand on.

 

[Ph_11]

U r into some serious ranting on bcci, acb, kohli.
Take a chill pill. Relax. Let the hate not eat u from inside.

Aus begged bcci not to press charges against smith isn't it?

If they r so confident then why they begged bcci? They had the chance to expose evil bcci and kohli isn't it? But they folded like sissies and u r ranting here that its bcci fault.

In monkey gate india was man enough to undergo trial and exonerate bhajji but acb didn't have the balls in this case because they dont have a leg to stand on.

Could'nt have said it any better.

 

[Abdullah719]

David Warner: Indian and Australian cricketers always gel well

Australia‘s swash-buckling opener David Warner on Friday said that he along with most other Australian cricketers continue to remain good friend with Indian cricketers. Warner’s quotes comes bare two weeks following the conclusion of a hard-fought four-Test series between India and Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Following the conclusion of the series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli had said that he was no longer friends with few of the Australian cricketers, after he was targeted by a few of them on the field. Nevertheless, Warner feels that it is the duty of any cricketer to always play the game in the right spirit.

“We always gel very well. It’s a different feeling when you put both the teams on the field. Our ultimate goal is to go out there and win for the country and we will do anything to try and beat each other. “There were antics on and off the field in the Test series but we are also good friends. We enjoy laugh and that brings everyone together in international cricket. We have to keep the game in a nice fair spirit to make sure that we have grown the game of cricket. That’s the ultimate goal for us as athletes, to make sure cricket is the number one sport in the world, said Warner, as reported by PTI.

“It was a fantastic series for cricket and for fans in general with a lot of edge of the seats moment. A lot of stuff happening both on and off the field. We hoped everyone enjoyed the series. It’s disappointing not to have drawn the series or won it. But for us there was a lot of positives out of the way. We have proven that we can play in these conditions. Each individual has to rest and recover as well. There was so much international cricket. 13 in a row at home for India. It was extremely difficult for bowlers as they have to come back fresh not just for IPL and Champions Trophy,” concluded Warner.

https://cricket.yahoo.com/news/david-warner-indian-australian-cricketers-150156146.html

 

[big_gamer007]

Adds extra spice to the game I don't mind these battles within battles

 

[Ph_11]

Australia‘s swash-buckling opener David Warner on Friday said that he along with most other Australian cricketers continue to remain good friend with Indian cricketers. Warner’s quotes comes bare two weeks following the conclusion of a hard-fought four-Test series between India and Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Following the conclusion of the series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli had said that he was no longer friends with few of the Australian cricketers, after he was targeted by a few of them on the field. Nevertheless, Warner feels that it is the duty of any cricketer to always play the game in the right spirit.

“We always gel very well. It’s a different feeling when you put both the teams on the field. Our ultimate goal is to go out there and win for the country and we will do anything to try and beat each other. “There were antics on and off the field in the Test series but we are also good friends. We enjoy laugh and that brings everyone together in international cricket. We have to keep the game in a nice fair spirit to make sure that we have grown the game of cricket. That’s the ultimate goal for us as athletes, to make sure cricket is the number one sport in the world, said Warner, as reported by PTI.

“It was a fantastic series for cricket and for fans in general with a lot of edge of the seats moment. A lot of stuff happening both on and off the field. We hoped everyone enjoyed the series. It’s disappointing not to have drawn the series or won it. But for us there was a lot of positives out of the way. We have proven that we can play in these conditions. Each individual has to rest and recover as well. There was so much international cricket. 13 in a row at home for India. It was extremely difficult for bowlers as they have to come back fresh not just for IPL and Champions Trophy,” concluded Warner.

https://cricket.yahoo.com/news/david-warner-indian-australian-cricketers-150156146.html

Thanks for posting this.

 

[Sin Nombre]

Meh.

Warner, Rahane get along well with the opposite teams.

Kohli, Smith and previously Bhajji, Symonds, Mitch Johnson do not.

 

[giri26]

Australia skipper Steve Smith slams Virat Kohli again over ‘brain fade’ row

Australia cricket captain Steve Smith has reopened old wounds by targeting Indian counterpart Virat Kohli in the ‘brain fade’ row over his seeking dressing room help for DRS review that marked a real low in their Test series in February-March.

Smith, in his book ‘My Journey’ released on Wednesday, slammed Kohli for saying the visiting side were habitual offenders in an issue that saw both Boards briefly ranged behind their players before truce was called.

Smith enjoyed rich form in the series won 2-1 by India, but faced embarrassment in the Bangalore Test after being asked to leave the crease by the umpire on his dismissal during Australia’s second-innings collapse. The Aussie skipper had stopped and looked towards the dressing room while deliberating whether to seek a DRS referral.

NO-HOLDS BARRED

In the post-match media conference, Smith admitted it was ‘brain fade’ on his part. However, Virat Kohli claimed the Aussies were habitual offenders and he had already alerted the umpires when the Smith incident happened. Cricket Australia CEO James Surtherland attacked the Indian skipper for questioning Smith’s integrity while BCCI lodged a complaint with ICC over Smith’s behaviour. The two boards then agreed to step back.

Smith has in fresh comments said Kohli ‘invented claims of systematic DRS abuse by the visiting team’, according to ESPNCricinfo.

Australia had stunned India by 333 runs in Pune, but India won the second Test in Bangalore after the visitors collapsed for 112 in the second innings.

Smith, who top-scored with 28, was given out leg before off Umesh Yadav and batting partner Peter Handscomb asked him to look towards the dressing room, apparently for a signal whether he should review, which is illegal under DRS protocols. Kohli approached umpire Nigel Llong, who then asked Smith to leave.

Smith, in his book ‘My Journey’, rubbished Kohli’s claims.

‘MUCH ADO’

“It wasn’t until afterwards that I realised what a talking point it had become, fuelled by Kohli’s post-match claims that we’d called on off-field assistance twice earlier in the match to help our on-field deliberations.

“As far as I was concerned, we’d never tried to consult with the dressing room beforehand, and although he said he’d brought those previous occasions to the notice of the umpires, I can say categorically that we were never spoken to by either those umpires or match referee Chris Broad about any such breaches in protocol.

“Virat has always been a player who’s thrived in the most intense of environments, and like me he loves a battle and I can only think it was his way of raising the temperature in the series in an attempt to get the best out of himself. The idea of getting messages from the sidelines for that purpose was not a tactic we as a team ever spoke about and ... I can’t work out what he was referring to in his remarks.

“There was never anything further on the matter from the ICC and Virat never detailed the incidents he was referring to. And during the brief interactions we had - including at the captain’s briefing for the IPL as that tournament followed the series - he was friendly and it was as if any ill-feeling he may have had over the incident had disappeared. It was and still is all a big mystery to me.”

India won the series, though Kohli averaged a measly 9.2 in five innings before sitting out the final Test due to injury. Smith finished as top-scorer with 499 runs at an average of 71.28, including three centuries.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/crick...in-fade-row/story-KglMzGp1sox9MAOe5MuU8H.html

 

[giri26]

People these days take themselves too seriously. Steven Smith is still an active player and has already published a book about his journey. Need to see if he releases part 2 of the book when he retires. It is not just him, there are others who are doing this as well. It makes sense to retire from the game and then probably do such a thing if you are really inclined to.

 

[Ab Fan]

Whatever one says, that was an overall fantastic series and performances from both teams.

 

[Varun]

People these days take themselves too seriously. Steven Smith is still an active player and has already published a book about his journey. Need to see if he releases part 2 of the book when he retires. It is not just him, there are others who are doing this as well. It makes sense to retire from the game and then probably do such a thing if you are really inclined to.

Exactly - he's probably 50% into his career and he's already written a book!? Do it at the end of your career!

 

[Billa86]

So they are friends only during IPL

 

[the Great Khan]

Exactly - he's probably 50% into his career and he's already written a book!? Do it at the end of your career!

English bookshops are riddled with garbage like this. Every tom dick and harry celebrity releases an autobiography after a year of being famous. Nonsensical.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

Exactly - he's probably 50% into his career and he's already written a book!? Do it at the end of your career!

I think Stokes has a book too right?? Which is just worthy !!

 

[Varun]

I think Stokes has a book too right?? Which is just worthy !!

Pity it doesn't contain the recent incident. I guess that'll be in the next volume.

And then there is this masterpiece:

 

[Proactive_]

Virat Kohli is such a crybaby lmao. The statement in the title still makes up crack up.

 

[ego-gambit]

Pity it doesn't contain the recent incident. I guess that'll be in the next volume.

And then there is this masterpiece:

Book title should be
Legend who never played for the Indian team Unmukt Chand