Australia finally managed to win the Sydney test to take a 2-0 lead but not without adding much drama and excitement to the face of cricket. Dubious umpiring decisions, shocking display of Australian attitude and a three match ban to Harbhajan Singh for alleged racial abuse and suddenly this test is remembered for all the wrong reasons.
The two on-field umpires, Steve Bucknor and Mark Benson got it all wrong with some atrocious and silly decisions and even the third umpire,Bruce Oxenford, who had technology at his disposal went berserk at a very crucial stage of the game thus heavily favouring the test towards Australians. There were many aghast decisions during the course of the match but the turning point (according to me) was the Saurav Ganguly's dismissal and the manner in which Saurav (atleast we have could have saved the test) was given out seriously questions the intent and the motive of the umpires. At times I think WAS THIS TEST MATCH FIXED?? and to add fuel to my suspicion was the manner in which Benson chose to ask the Australian skipper whether the catch was legitimate.
And to add to the Indian woes was the 3- match ban handed to Harbhajan Singh for alleged racial abuse and the punishment was meted out only on the evidence taken by the Australians. Sachin Tendulkar was screaming at the top of his voice that Singh was innocent but to no avail. The match referee preferred listening to Ponting and Co. How ONE DIMENSIONAL....
Now the ball is in the BCCI’s court and the top brass needs to act fast (very unlikely) and some tough decisions have to be taken to restore some pride at its rightful place (in the Indian team). And according to me the cricketing authority should have the courage to ask its cricketers to return home. I agree this would cost us some money ( $ 2.3 million fine for pullout) but at times there is more to cricket then money and its high time BCCI understands that and to get the scores even they should even get Mr. Bucknor and Benson expelled from the elite panel. Sorry guys u got it all wrong and you have to start your career all over again
Mr. Sharad Pawar was once a mute spectator when Ponting literally pushed him at a prize distribution ceremony and at that time only his reputation was at stake but this time the ego and self esteem of the entire country is on ransom. I just hope Mr. Pawar doesn’t screw this time but on the other note don’t get surprised if he DOES!!
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As For BCCI,Mr.Sharad Pawar is eyeing the next ICC president post ,so he is in no mood to force the decision regarding the revoke of Harbhajan's Ban.
Come 16th Jan a minefield awaits Indians expect it to be completed in 3days anything more than this will be a bonus for Indians.
Signing it off for the Day.
Atleast we come to knw tht world isnt sweet for asians......bt anyways we are here to conquer the world.....and thnkz to ppl like TATA's....who makes us INDIANS proud....Let tis Blame game continue...Let our achievement talk for us....Lets Win the World......AMEN......