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*Official* Pakistan in Australia
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Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Interestingly, didn't do it when Warne picked up bags.Dunno if it's been mentioned yet, but wonderful bit of sour grapes from The Herald Sun:
"DRUG-TAINTED quick Mohammad Asif destroyed Australia..."
BoyBrumby
Englishman
A mere oversight, one assumes.
It's actually gutter journalism of the worst kind, tbh. From what I've gathered on CW the paper's rep isn't very high (to put it politely), but jeez. Awful stuff.
slowfinger
International Debutant
Wow we need Mohammad Asif bad. No spinners taking wickets though wtf?
. Such a shockingly bad newspaper. Wouldn't wipe my ass with it.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Yeah it's pure scum.
I'm going to be making a complaint tomorrow just so I can yell at someone at the Herald Sun. If they choose to refer to Asif regarding his drug problems that's fine, but the reference to his broken English is incredible. Wouldn't think you'd see it in 2010.
Matt79
Hall of Fame Member
Also forwarded the link to the ABC's MediaWatch program. They'll generally send a "would you care to comment" to the paper's Editor-in-Chief, and put the story on air with a pleasingly withering commentary on the standard of journalism. If others want to as well, their email address is mediawatch(at)your.abc.net.au
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Of course.
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No-one brought it up when he was still playing and had just taken 5-fer either.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Smart arse.
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
Just to take away our attention from the scummy Herald Sun, check out this great article about Asif on Cricinfo.
Mohammad Asif: A master strategist | Cricket Features | Australia v Pakistan 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com
Love Osman Samiuddin.
Awesome reference ot the fact Asif went under the radar here in Australia. All the talk pre-tour was about Kaneria and Gul, with Ajmal also getting mentioned. Then after the MCG it was all about Aamer.
Considering Asif's record prior to this tour (and his drug problems!) it was quite surprising.
Mohammad Asif: A master strategist | Cricket Features | Australia v Pakistan 2009/10 | Cricinfo.com
Love Osman Samiuddin.
Awesome reference ot the fact Asif went under the radar here in Australia. All the talk pre-tour was about Kaneria and Gul, with Ajmal also getting mentioned. Then after the MCG it was all about Aamer.
Considering Asif's record prior to this tour (and his drug problems!) it was quite surprising.
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Yes and no; he hadn't done well against OZ yet. Now he has, the press have to destroy him. In the constitution or something.
Matt79
Hall of Fame Member
Swear I heard some dickheads yelling "no-ball" during Kaneria's brief spell today. Sometimes you despair for cricket in this country...
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
I meant that Asif didn't get any attention as being Pakistan's best bowler and leader of the attack.
All the talk was of every other bowler. Not like Kaneria or Gul had done well against Australia right? Yet all the Aust players mentioned them when asked about Pakistan.