Shootout in Lahore

[NUFAN]

Well 33 is young in terms of life.

 

[Xuhaib]

Shocking shocking stuff, nightmare for World cricket, but particularly for Pakistan cricket. Really have to feel Pakistani supporters like Xuhaib, Tazzx and co as you'd have to think it will be a long long time before another International will be staged there

Have always supported that cricket should be played in Pakistan, but this is the deathnail its shamefull this is the darkest day for me as a Pakistan cricket. Int cricket should be taken away from Pakistan for good. Cant think of any more words all I hope SL players are safe

 

[Son Of Coco]

you sure you'll feel the same way if 7 aussie players were injured?

I wouldn't snap if someone said what Voltman said.

 

[Sanz]

CNN-IBN is reporting that Samarweera is shot in chest, Terrible terrible news.

 

[Sanz]

I wouldn't snap if someone said what Voltman said.

Go Away Troll. Go Away you Idiot.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

I wouldn't snap if someone said what Voltman said.

Regardless, it was inappropriate.

 

[Burgey]

Have always supported that cricket should be played in Pakistan, but this is the deathnail its shamefull this is the darkest day for me as a Pakistan cricket. Int cricket should be taken away from Pakistan for good. Cant think of any more words all I hope SL players are safe

I can only imagine what it must be like to finally see the game played in your country after such a gap, and to have this happen. It would be heartbreaking.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Go Away Troll. Go Away you Idiot.

Take a pill Sanz and attend a meeting.

 

[honestbharani]

Pathetic stuff from Voltman and SoC.. I thought you guys were better than this.

 

[duffer]

Honestly CNN trying their best to re-iterate that Lanka took India's place on this tour. I don't like the connect the dots that they're trying to make us do.

 

[masterblaster]

I'm absolutely shocked and disgusted that something like this could happen.

My thoughts are with the Sri Lankan team at the moment and the entire world is pulling for their safety and well being after this horrendous incident.

I could never fathom why people on CW went on their high horses and disagreed with the policy of teams boycotting a tour to Pakistan.

Pakistan is a haven and a breeding ground for terrorism and it always has been. Player safety ALWAYS comes first. I'm glad Australia and India had the guts to say no to this bull**** and refuse to put their players at risk in such a god awful place.

For all I care, I hope no other team visits Pakistan. Pakistan cricket is now officially dead and quite frankly I don't give a crap.

To the Sri Lankan team, we are all praying for your well being and safe return home. You guys are absolute champions and great representatives of the game. I hope Kumar, Samaraweera, Vaas, Mendis and the others are safe and that they make a full recovery.

 

[adharcric]

Not really no, but I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree

It was a light-hearted comment Sanz, I suggest you pull your head out every so often and have a look around.

I don't think anyone on here has suggested anything other than it's terrible these things have happened. We don't all have to stand to attention with our hand on our hearts and pour out cliches for the next 2 weeks though.

Look, Voltman's comment was actually funny but you don't go around making jokes mere hours after such a tragedy, even if nobody here has a loved one involved. Show some sensitivity FFS. I understand where you're coming from but I'm not going to agree to disagree - if you can't show that basic sensitivity in such situations, please keep your comments to yourself ... and no malice intended towards you here.

 

[Anil]

I wouldn't snap if someone said what Voltman said.

maybe not but can you at least understand why someone else might find it distasteful?

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Jayasuriya saying the players are safe.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Jayasuriya saying the players are safe.

ind33d, very gun.

Now we can joke, guys.

nick says:
*should move pakistan to the gold coast

Laffin' hard.

 

[Fusion]

I apologize to everyone I debated in the past regarding playing in Pakistan. I was obviously wrong. Pakistan is not a safe place to play cricket and we don't deserve to ever host another game. I hope to God that the SL players are ok. I pray for the families of the fallen police officers. At least they may get some comfort in knowing they died defending the honor of their nation. I have no proper words to express the depth of my sorrow and anger at this incident.

 

[haroon510]

this is sad and heart breaking

i recall.. saying that pakistan isn't a dangerous place of cricketers.. i was wrong.. and i appolgize here..i also called England team with names such as guttless and so on.. back during the Mumbai attack.. i appoligize about that as well..

i hope that Sri Lankan players are ok..and want them to just take the next flight and go home safely.. i don't want to see cricket when the life of the players are in danger..

 

[duffer]

No need to apologise for something you had no control over. You guys expected better from certain scum in society and were disappointed.

 

[SJS]

Oh my gosh.

 

[Son Of Coco]

maybe not but can you at least understand why someone else might find it distasteful?

Of course I can. And reasonable reactions to the comment such as your own are appreciated. Personally, I thought Voltman's comment bore little relation to what had actually happened in the situation and was thus amusing...but I can understand how some would find it offensive.

Anyway, I don't want to have the thread filled with this sort of stuff as it's about what's happening now.

Edit: Although I do note that 5 mins later DCYE has apparently given the all clear to joke Don't worry though...I've got nothing!