***Official*** Pakistan in South Africa

[no1_gangsta_786]

The late wicket of Smith helping Pakistan but once again far too many no-balls. We will need very early wickets tomorrow to stand a chance but i expect South Africa to win.

 

[silentstriker]

Interesting to see Pakistan struggling against an unremarkable left-arm finger spinner again, but of course the Panesar lover society will tell me that Pakistan are brilliant players of spin...

TBH, India struggled as well, and they are pretty good players of spin.

 

[silentstriker]

What would subcontinent teams be without some drama?

South African officials are investigating an incident during the fourth day of the first Test against Pakistan in which an unnamed South African allegedly made an insulting remark which was heard by television viewers around the world.

"They're like animals," was the comment picked up by a stump microphone which apparently had not been turned off as normally happens soon after a ball has been bowled.

Mickey Arthur, South Africa's coach, said the comment had been the subject of complaining e-mails, some "from as far afield as Pakistan." He added: "The comment was not aimed at any Pakistan player."

Arthur said the incident was the subject of an internal investigation and that a statement will be issued on Monday. As far as he was aware, he said, it had not become a matter for match referee Chris Broad.

The comment was made shortly before lunch, soon after a complaint from the South African team about three spectators near the boundary who allegedly swore at bowler Paul Harris.

The head of security at the ground, Terence Jacobs, said the three spectators, who were supporters of Pakistan, were questioned and two were asked to leave the ground after admitting that they had sworn at the players.

Arthur added he was not happy about the stump microphones. "They are a bit intrusive," he said. "What is said on the field should stay on the field."

 

[Turbinator]

A bit more drama...

KARACHI, Jan 14: The Pakistan cricket team is unhappy with the antics of South African pacer Andre Nel and is planning to lodge a formal complaint with the match referee after the first Test at the Centurion.

Skipper Inzamam-ul Haq said after the third day's play that the match referee should take note of Nel's provocative actions. "The team management will formally table the matter before the match referee," he said.

Nel has in the past got under the skin of others teams, most recently against India, but surprisingly match referees have been reluctant to penalise him or even ask him to tone down his histrionics which at times border on the offensive.

Commentators too tend to ignore his conduct by stating it is part of the game but a former Pakistan player, Basit Ali said if any Asian player would have indulged in such antics, he would be targeted immediately by officials.

"Why is he being allowed to get away with such offensive and provocative behaviour. He did it consistently against the Indians also and it led to that famous incident with Sreesanth waving his bat like a cowboy," Basit said.

 

[gunner]

when shoaib akhtar said f off a south african player he was banned for 1 test match

so why shouldnt this be brought to match referees attention?

 

[gunner]

heres 1 bit which their coach said

Arthur added he was not happy about the stump microphones. "They are a bit intrusive," he said. "What is said on the field should stay on the field."
http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/rsavpak/content/story/276456.html

Funny Arthur mentioned this cos when shoaib akhtar said the F word to Andrew Hall in 2003 he got banned.

they go around whining and crying about their players getting abused but when they do the same its a whole different thing,
Andre Nel swore at a pakistani opener yesterday too but noone says anything
Nel really needs to be taught a lesson by the match referees

Hypocrites

This is what the South Afrcan board said

"They're like animals," was the comment picked up by a stump microphone which apparently had not been turned off as normally happens soon after a ball has been bowled.

While when we heard it it was
"F'in Pakistanis Go Back To Your F'in Zoo"

 

[Langeveldt]

I don't see any need for the stump microphone to be honest, and am pretty appalled at our conduct if thats what was actually going on..

 

[silentstriker]

He did it consistently against the Indians also and it led to that famous incident with Sreesanth waving his bat like a cowboy

A) Everyone should take responsibility for their own action. It's Sreesanth's fault for waving the bat around (if it is indeed a fault). He wasn't 'induced' into doing it by Nel. Nel said something, which Nel is responsible for, but Sreesanth's reply is also his own responsibility.
B) I don't really care what people say to each other. Why is the f-word such a big deal anyway? Who cares? Let them play.

****ing Pakistanis Go Back To Your ****ing Zoo

If that is ineed true, then it is probably out of line, but I'm sure Pakistanis can come up with an equal reply tomorrow. Weren't the SAffied complaining about racial abuse in Australia? So it would suprise me if they would do something like that to others. But anyway, if they did, my reply would be to just say something back to them in a similar vein. And then move on to the next ball.

 

[Beleg]

Stump microphone is amusing. No need to get rid of it.

Nice to see tempers flaring.

 

[gunner]

actually i just heard it properly

the real words were

****ing Pakis Go Back To Your ****ing Zoo

 

[silentstriker]

Reuters:

The words were picked up by the stump microphone and broadcast live on television but commentators did not name the player.

The phrase "a bunch of bloody animals" could be heard along with other more obscene comments.

Man, I wish I was playing, just so I can come up with creative replies.

 

[Fusion]

A) Everyone should take responsibility for their own action. It's Sreesanth's fault for waving the bat around (if it is indeed a fault). He wasn't 'induced' into doing it by Nel. Nel said something, which Nel is responsible for, but Sreesanth's reply is also his own responsibility.
B) I don't really care what people say to each other. Why is the f-word such a big deal anyway? Who cares? Let them play.



If that is ineed true, then it is probably out of line, but I'm sure Pakistanis can come up with an equal reply tomorrow. Weren't the SAffied complaining about racial abuse in Australia? So it would suprise me if they would do something like that to others. But anyway, if they did, my reply would be to just say something back to them in a similar vein. And then move on to the next ball.

Spot on. Too much being made out of this. Sledging is part of the game, so just deal with it. These are professional athletes out there. They can't handle a little bit of mouthing off? Then I question their very make-up and whether they should even be playing international cricket. In the US, a million times worse is said. Now there is an imaginary "line" that shouldn't be crossed, and I couldn't define what that is. It should be looked upon by the match referee on a case by case basis. IMO, Nel hasn't crossed that line in this series so far.

 

[silentstriker]

Spot on. Too much being made out of this. Sledging is part of the game, so just deal with it. These are professional athletes out there. They can't handle a little bit of mouthing off? Then I question their very make-up and whether they should even be playing international cricket. In the US, a million times worse is said. Now there is an imaginary "line" that shouldn't be crossed, and I couldn't define what that is. It should be looked upon by the match referee on a case by case basis. IMO, Nel hasn't crossed that line in this series so far.

Exactly. Learn the name of a wife/mother/kid of the player who said it, and have a go at 'em. And then play the next delivery. Doesn't need an official investigation.

 

[Fusion]

Exactly. Learn the name of a wife/mother/kid of the player who said it, and have a go at 'em. And then play the next delivery. Doesn't need an official investigation.

Yup. And if you're not one to talk, then let your bat do the talking. Pretty easy to shut up someone if you hit them all over the park!

 

[silentstriker]

Yup. And if you're not one to talk, then let your bat do the talking. Pretty easy to shut up someone if you hit them all over the park!

I think Lara does a great job of using sledging as motivation. I think Waugh did it too.

 

[gunner]

inzi has just revealed it was gibbs who said it

 

[aussie]

match sort of reminds me of ENG/PAK at Multan. Asif or Kaneria to bowl Pakistan to a shock win 2moro i'd say..

 

[archie mac]

Just watched the comments on a TV replay, disgusting and should not be allowed to get away with it

What has Smith had to say about it? It seems the crowd can't make any remarks, but the SA players can let go with a tirade of diatribe, and then we can trot out the old: "what happens on the field stays on the field' CRAP

Iets just hope Pakistan go on to win this Test, and the ICC have the guts to respond with suspensions for the players at fault for the racial abuse.

 

[gunner]

Just watched the comments on a TV replay, disgusting and should not be allowed to get away with it

What has Smith had to say about it? It seems the crowd can't make any remarks, but the SA players can let go with a tirade of diatribe, and then we can trot out the old: "what happens on the field stays on the field' CRAP

Iets just hope Pakistan go on to win this Test, and the ICC have the guts to respond with suspensions for the players at fault for the racial abuse.

can you upload it?

 

[archie mac]

can you upload it?

Sorry mate, not that tech. advanced, have the very latest computer, so I am sure my wife could, but already left for work

It was on foxsport so maybe if you vistit the website