The BCCI does it yet again. I don't know why it surprises me because they are the kings when it comes to evading or refusing decisions handed down to them. They will scream racism. They will scream favourtism. They will scream bloody murder. And then get their way.
How many more times are we going to see them get away with this farce? Earlier in the year, they held the cricketing world to ransom. They got away because of course, the ICC (read: Indian Cricket's Chamcha; Chamcha means people who suck-up) batted for their team. They cheated. They withheld information. And they got their way.
How many more times are we going to see them get away with this farce? Earlier in the year, they held the cricketing world to ransom. They got away because of course, the ICC (read: Indian Cricket's Chamcha; Chamcha means people who suck-up) batted for their team. They cheated. They withheld information. And they got their way.
In South Africa some years ago, they screamed racism when most of the team members were fined and one suspended. They threatened. And they got their way.
Now we see the same things played out again. Gambhir did something wrong, something unacceptable. It's something he did before and repeated his actions; hence the consequence. It should be pretty straightforward --- Commit the crime, do the time. But with the BCCI, it never is.
It's like some kids I see at work; they behave in an unacceptable manner but they are in denial and will not accept the consequences of their behaviour. That's what the Indian cricket team is like. That's what the BCCI is like. Little kids who will not accept their punishment but will try and blame it on everyone or everything possible. And the ICC is like a bad parent --- giving in to the child's tantrums, which only reinforces the negative behaviour because the child knows they can get away if they throw a tantrum the next time.
I just wish though, that the rest of the cricketing world would decide on not giving in to the tantrums and ignore Indian cricket. That't how the child throwing the tantrum learns it's not going to work again. If only...
It wouldn't surprise me to see Gambhir play in the final test. Why? Because like I've said, the BCCI get away with everything. Unless the ICC pulls up it's socks and teaches the BCCI who lays down the rules, the little child is always going to get it's way and is going to walk all over the parent.
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
Now we see the same things played out again. Gambhir did something wrong, something unacceptable. It's something he did before and repeated his actions; hence the consequence. It should be pretty straightforward --- Commit the crime, do the time. But with the BCCI, it never is.
It's like some kids I see at work; they behave in an unacceptable manner but they are in denial and will not accept the consequences of their behaviour. That's what the Indian cricket team is like. That's what the BCCI is like. Little kids who will not accept their punishment but will try and blame it on everyone or everything possible. And the ICC is like a bad parent --- giving in to the child's tantrums, which only reinforces the negative behaviour because the child knows they can get away if they throw a tantrum the next time.
I just wish though, that the rest of the cricketing world would decide on not giving in to the tantrums and ignore Indian cricket. That't how the child throwing the tantrum learns it's not going to work again. If only...
It wouldn't surprise me to see Gambhir play in the final test. Why? Because like I've said, the BCCI get away with everything. Unless the ICC pulls up it's socks and teaches the BCCI who lays down the rules, the little child is always going to get it's way and is going to walk all over the parent.
Until next time,
Cheers!!!
What you are saying makes sense but know what...they have appealed so that very much in form Gambhir can play his test.
ReplyDeleteThey agree that he was at fault and I also agree that if one is wrong then he/ she should be punished but then if he gives us an opportunity to win a match against Australia to chalta hai nahin? U know Aus have gone on record and said that they will be happy if Gambhir doesn't play the last test..he is a threat to them...
But in essence I agree with you its time we stop pampering our players...
@ Smita: I see your point and I get they are appealing to stall the process and to get Gambhir to play this game. However, I guess my point using the analogy, if you discipline a child, it has to be immediate and consistent for it to be effective. Gambhir has engaged in unacceptable behaviour and so deserves the immediate consequence --- what's the point if he gets to play the game? He is not going to learn his lesson. What d'you think? :)
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