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Bad Boy Afridi
- Thread starter jot1
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mohammad16
U19 Captain
4-8 odis, the hearing prob wont give a verdict till we are atelast 4 odis into this one
so afridi will miss atleast 3 odis in the world cup, prob 7
thats most of the world cup if he is found guilty
this is jus crazy, they cant afford to go in without him OMG
so afridi will miss atleast 3 odis in the world cup, prob 7
thats most of the world cup if he is found guilty
this is jus crazy, they cant afford to go in without him OMG
Fusion
Global Moderator
I believe some sort of punishment is required here. You can't have players getting into fights with the spectators, no matter what the provocation. However, a 4-Test or 8-ODI ban is too harsh IMO. I believe he should've been fined his match fee and banned for either a Test match or 2 ODI's at most.
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
What the hell does that achieve?!!!!!!!
jot1
State Vice-Captain
He didn't get into a fight. He just shook his bat at him and went on walking.
jot1
State Vice-Captain
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Nah, he was obviously swatting at a fly.
Fusion
Global Moderator
Do I really have to explain to you how a financial fine might force someone to think twice before doing something stupid?
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
Yeah its not like the cricketers don't need the money. They don't make mad money like baseball and basketball players.Do I really have to explain to you how a financial fine might force someone to think twice before doing something stupid?
nightprowler10
Global Moderator
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BoyBrumby
Englishman
Thanks. & it does!
It doesn't look too clever, does it? Obviously there was no intent to do the guy any damage, but you can't flick your bat at a spectator from that close & not expect some consequence. With Afridi's previous misdemeanour(s) I think he could be looking at 4 matches.
Pup Clarke
Cricketer Of The Year
You really think Afridi will care or change his actions just because of some petty fine when he has enough money already?.A fine will not in the slightest punish him.It's like UEFA fineing clubs with their violent fans especially in Italy.It teaches them nothing and it will be the same to Afridi.The only way Afridi will think twice is if it is a severe punishment.So you think he should have only been fined for scuffing up the pitch?.Fining someone is the easy way out for the ICC but it won't achieve anything.You have to get the message across that this behaviour no matter how much the person provoked him should not be tolerated.Do I really have to explain to you how a financial fine might force someone to think twice before doing something stupid?
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Scaly piscine
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
4 ODIs (or 2 Tests) is the minimum for the charge (if found guilty), he should be looking at 6-8. Of course knowing the ICC they'll probably ban him for x amount of Tests instead.Thanks. & it does!
It doesn't look too clever, does it? Obviously there was no intent to do the guy any damage, but you can't flick your bat at a spectator from that close & not expect some consequence. With Afridi's previous misdemeanour(s) I think he could be looking at 4 matches.
BoyBrumby
Englishman
Didn't know that.
So yes, I'd agree, actually. If his previous bad behaviour is taken into account he should be given more than the bare minimum. Mind you, Gibbs had hardly been a saint before, had he?
Langeveldt
Soutie
Ridiculous.. Its like punishments are essentially mirrored to what they should be... I don't like Afridi (after his dancing on the pitch), but he surely cant cop a ban for this..
Fusion
Global Moderator
If you actually read my comments, I said to fine him AND ban him. I thought the length of the ban was harsh. Instead I proposed a 1 test, 2 ODI ban. Pakistani players do not make as much money as their Indian/English/Australian counterparts. Trust me, losing his match fee would have stung a little. Besides, even if it didn't, it does send a message that doing something stupid will cost you. I'm no fan of Afridi and would love it if he never played for Pakistan again, but a 4-Test/8 ODI ban is extreme for this specific incident. He didn't go after the guy, he didn't swing his bat at him. He didn't even stop, he just poked him with the bat as he made his way up the steps. Not saying that's ok or harmless, but just putting it in perspective.