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PCB should ban him for life.
This is far more shameful than Amir, Asif and Butt. It portrays Pakistanis as ignorant, racist bigots, and it needs a very strong PCB response.
And I say this as someone who likes Sarfraz and wrote in 2016 that he was Pakistan’s only world class player.
With respect, I couldn't care less what Pakistanis say about black people in Pakistan.
South Africa is a country in which its entire identity is mutilated by the awful hstory of Apartheid, by which until 1994 black people could not:
1. Vote
2. Live in the same towns as people of other colours.
3. Attend the same schools or hospitals as people of other colours.
4. Be present in towns after 6 pm at night.
5. Marry or socialize with people of other colours.
Yet you go there as guests, and the person in charge of your team says to a black South African "Hey black guy, where's your mother sitting today? What [prayer] have you got her to say for you today?"
I marched in London and risked arrest in the 1980's for the liberation of South Africa from racist rule.
And I have to say, I have never, ever in my life been more disgusted by events on a cricket field than what Sarfraz Ahmed said today. And it's even worse that he did it in Durban, where for generations Indians were the second most privileged racial group and were perceived as racist towards black people - even Mahatma Gandhi made outrageous racial slurs there against black Africans.
I don't care whether Pakistanis talk that way in Pakistan. To do so in South Africa of all places is just appalling.
Haysman asked Rameez to translate and Rameez just laughed it off as if its nothing serious. Sack Rameez also!
Its already a day and PCB is silent mean they will not take any action. PCB is as same unprofessional like before.[MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION]
Your outrage is based on the assumption that someone like Sarfraz is aware of the history of racism in South Africa.
If an educated, knowledgeable individual who is well-versed with the history of South Africa does what he did, it will be unforgivable.
However, we are talking about Sarfraz here. A person who can barely string two sentences together.
His conduct and the way he carries himself clearly suggests that he has very little awareness (and has had very little exposure) outside the society and culture he grew up in.
He probably doesn’t have a clue about South Africa other than the fact that they play cricket.
He deserves to be punished for what he said, but he cannot be punished for saying it in South Africa simply because he is ignorant of the Apartheid.
I am sure the ICC and CSA will recognize this and will not link what he said with the Apartheid.
The ICC should punish Sarfraz according to the standard penalty for racism, and not impose an extended ban because he made a racist comment in South Africa.
As far as the PCB are concerned, they need to act professionally for a change and sack him as captain with immediate effect.
Regardless of the causal racism in Pakistan and the common usage of the black word, it is simply unacceptable for the captain to use such language that too on air.
What should he have done in that situation? It is very difficult and it required diplomacy.
Its already a day and PCB is silent mean they will not take any action. PCB is as same unprofessional like before.
The point is, Rameez has been pretty terrible also knowing that his job is the most secured job in Pakistani journalism. He asked Ajaz Patel if he wants to do an interview in urdu, live on national TV! Why??
Very strange.
What university did he go to and how did he get the degree? If it was Urdu university majoring in Urdu, i i s understandable.
Even then, education should have had some effect on him?
Haysman asked Rameez to translate and Rameez just laughed it off as if its nothing serious. Sack Rameez also!
I know he comes across as a very uneducated person if you listen to him speak. But his done a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from the prestigious dawood university of engineering and technology- the one in Karachi.
Pakistan’s wicket-keeper and captain Sarfraz Ahmed could find himself in hot water over a chirp he directed to Andile Phehlukwayo in Tuesday’s second ODI at Kingsmead.
During the 37th over of South Africa’s chase of 203‚ Ahmed was clearly heard by the broadcast stump mics saying:“Abey kaale‚ teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj?“.
Translated literally‚ it means: ““Hey black guy‚ where’s your mother sitting today? What [prayer] have you got her to say for you today?”
Proteas team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee said the team did not lodge a complaint but match referee Ranjan Madugalle has taken up the matter.
Australian Paul Reiffel and South African Bongani Jele were the on-field umpires while West Indian Gregory Brathwaite was the third umpire.
They‚ along with the match referee‚ are the ones who can lodge a complaint.
“It isn’t a usual charge but the procedure has started because it isn’t a usual charge. There are certain procedures that have to be followed.
“The team hasn’t laid a complaint but the match referee has opened up the procedure to start to investigate the incident‚” Moosajee said
Ahmed’s comments are covered by the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct for player behaviour or the ICC’s anti-racism code.
Article 2 of the anti-racism code states: “The following conduct‚ if committed by a Participant at any time during‚or in relation to‚ an International Match‚ shall amount to an offence under the Anti-Racism Code:
2.1.1 Engaging in any conduct (whether through the use of language‚ gestures or otherwise) which is likely to offend‚ insult‚ humiliate‚ intimidate‚ threaten‚ disparage or vilify any reasonable person in the position of a Player‚ Player Support Personnel‚ Umpire‚ Match Referee‚ Umpire Support Personnel or any other person (includinga spectator) on the basis of their race‚ religion‚ culture‚ colour‚ descent‚ national or ethnic origin.”
If Ahmed is found to be guilty‚ he faces an imposition of four to eight suspension points.
That means he faces the possibility of missing four ODI’s/T20s or two Tests if he receives four suspension points.
Ahmed will also have to undergo a programme of education/counselling designed to promote the understanding and awareness of issues directly relevant to the offence he committed should he be found guilty.
South Africa won the second ODI in Durban by five wickets to square the five-match series at 1-all and the third ODI will take place at SuperSport Park in Centurion on Friday evening.
https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/...fter-racially-abusing-sas-andile-phehlukwayo/
Shouldn't the PCB issue a statement in regards to this as in that they are looking into it before the ICC says/does something?
It is bizarre that they have yet not made any statement in regards to this as it clearly has been going around from last night.Their deafening silence is not good. Australia set the bar high by dropping two of their premiere players.
Just out of curiosity (not defending Sarfraz in any way) If a white man calls an African American man the N word then its racism. If a fair looking brown man says the N word then its racism.
But if an African American calls another African American the N word then its taken as a show of love. On which spectrum of offense does it lie for Sarfraz? Not implying in any way that this wasnt racist. But what does it entail for Sarfraz? He said it like he was making fun of the player.
Just out of curiosity (not defending Sarfraz in any way) If a white man calls an African American man the N word then its racism. If a fair looking brown man says the N word then its racism.
But if an African American calls another African American the N word then its taken as a show of love. On which spectrum of offense does it lie for Sarfraz? Not implying in any way that this wasnt racist. But what does it entail for Sarfraz? He said it like he was making fun of the player.
[MENTION=131701]Mamoon[/MENTION]
i do think that some of the posters here are just going crazy, like Junaid
When i was like 13 year old and newly moved to Canada, i would often here black students call each other the N word. SO i had a black friend and asked him what did the word meant? Another couple of black kids heard me and kept on saying that say the word one more time. My friend kept warning me dont say.
At that time i didn't understand the amount of trouble i could had gotten into for saying the N word. ANd it didnt make any logical sense to me that while the black kids culd use the n word for each other, but not me.
It was after a couple of weeks i understood all this.
One thing we have to accept here is that in our culture we don't know how serious racism is, and its ridiculous that other societies should expect this from us. When we haven't seen black racism existing in our society how the hell are we suppose to know the affects.
Its like how we regard parents, and we get offended easily when someone uses a swear word involving parents. Now people frm West wont understand this but we do.
I am not defending Sarfraz's acts here, yes he needs a talking two, but i am giving a perspective from a culture point of view.
[MENTION=132916]Junaids[/MENTION] is going around saying that this is worst then cricket corruption. No its not.
its just that people from different cultures coming into the real world.
Though i hope safraz gets punished, but the perspective of Sarfraz's culture and how limited his knowledge should be with this regard is taken into account by whoever gives out a decision
If Ahmed is found to be guilty‚ he faces an imposition of four to eight suspension points.
That means he faces the possibility of missing four ODI’s/T20s or two Tests if he receives four suspension points.
Ahmed will also have to undergo a programme of education/counselling designed to promote the understanding and awareness of issues directly relevant to the offence he committed should he be found guilty.
If there is some ban imposed - IT MUST NOT BE FOR 3 ODIs ONLY. Either ban him at least for 8 ODIs or don't ban him at all. Or they can ban him for 5 ODIs after the current tour.
In any case, Sarfraz MUST lead PAK in next 3 games at Centurion, J'burg & Cape Town. It's unfair for him to be deprived of bashing this hapless SAF side in this series and then come back to take the load of mighty Australia in UAE, for 5 games![]()
I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not.
A ban of 3 matches is more than enough.
He didn't do it deliberately as an intention to mock a race. He's illiterate enough to not know it's racist.
it pisses me off, the **** he said was not even racist....Why the hell are we going to make it a big issue....... 99% of people living aboard use or talk like ..."Kaala kahan hay"...."Kaala arhaa hay" and etc. its stupid to make it such a big deal. we need to learn to back our players.
Really depends on how the ICC views the intent, was the sentence occurred deliberately with malicious intent to hurt the other person or was it just an ignorant lighthearted expression of frustration.
nothing light hearted about using a racial slur mate
Intent is a big factor in this case whether you like it or not.
Intent is a big factor in this case whether you like it or not.
it pisses me off, the **** he said was not even racist....Why the hell are we going to make it a big issue....... 99% of people living aboard use or talk like ..."Kaala kahan hay"...."Kaala arhaa hay" and etc. its stupid to make it such a big deal. we need to learn to back our players.
it pisses me off, the **** he said was not even racist....Why the hell are we going to make it a big issue....... 99% of people living aboard use or talk like ..."Kaala kahan hay"...."Kaala arhaa hay" and etc. its stupid to make it such a big deal. we need to learn to back our players.
One small reflection from the past has resurfaced in the Sarfraz Ahmed scandal in South Africa.
When Luis Suarez clashed with Patrice Evra in 2011-12, his defence was almost identical to the one used by Sarfraz Ahmed.
1. The panel accepted that he used a racial word only once.
2. The panel accepted that in his own native Uruguay, the word “negrito” is widely used and not considered to be abusive.
3. The panel accepted that he might not be a racist, and might have been frustrated.
4. The panel found Suarez Guilty, banned him for 8 matches and fined him $60,000.
Sarfraz Ahmed has used the same defence. His racial comments are recorded on film.
How has the PCB failed to punish him at least as strictly as Luis Suarez was punished for the same offence with the same defence (and less audio evidence)?
Interesting to see how Sarfaraz Ahmed was treated and how Ollie will be treated by ICC.
Or is there a statute of limitations on racist remarks?
Interesting to see how Sarfaraz Ahmed was treated and how Ollie will be treated by ICC.
Or is there a statute of limitations on racist remarks?