What if it was Sachin? Or Ganguly? Hypothetically speaking; would the Indian selectors feel the same way if it was either of them? I'm not defending the Aussie selectors (far from it; Warnie's behaviour is damaging in that it's very public and potentially could affect the Ashes preparation of the Aussies) but I'm not so sure you could be so certain about what you're saying if it was one of your stars. And that goes for any country.I dont know about Australia but if we had such a scandal regarding a cricketer, there would be a public outburst and till its been confirmed no such thing happened, the cricketer wouldnt get to play for India.
I think I am pretty accurate in my estimation of adultery or such associations which Warne is allegedly having. Md. Azharudding legally divorced his wife and then married another woman. Yet Indians abused and thought very badly of that.Top_Cat said:What if it was Sachin? Or Ganguly? Hypothetically speaking; would the Indian selectors feel the same way if it was either of them? I'm not defending the Aussie selectors (far from it; Warnie's behaviour is damaging in that it's very public and potentially could affect the Ashes preparation of the Aussies) but I'm not so sure you could be so certain about what you're saying if it was one of your stars. And that goes for any country.
Interesting spelling of the word "dog" there.steds said:Wow...that man is a god...
hey, our captain at one point had an affair going on the side, which the whole country knew about!! infact make that 2 captains..... and they weren't dropped; atleast not for that reason.Pratyush said:I dont know about Australia but if we had such a scandal regarding a cricketer, there would be a public outburst and till its been confirmed no such thing happened, the cricketer wouldnt get to play for India.
I wouldnt certainly want such a player to represent my nation who is morally corrupt and would like a confirmation he is not.
different cultures though!!!Pratyush said:I think I am pretty accurate in my estimation of adultery or such associations which Warne is allegedly having. Md. Azharudding legally divorced his wife and then married another woman. Yet Indians abused and thought very badly of that.
If an allegation of such kind was to be proven against an Indian cricketer, of the status of Sehwag, Tendulkar, whoever, there would be an uproar.
Personally too, I wouldnt want the player to represent my country.
Likewise. Though it is slightly disturbing to consider that Warne was once (circa 1997) considered to be a serious captaincy contender.Swervy said:different cultures though!!!
I personally dont give two hoots what Warnie does on the bonnet of his Beemer...its none of my business...
WTF ?? What has a person's personal life got to do with playing cricket. Give Warnie a break and let him play his cricket and thank god for his cricketing talent and entertainment he provides. As far as I know Azhar was courting Bijlani for almost a decade before divorcing his wife and was never droppped because of that.Pratyush said:I think I am pretty accurate in my estimation of adultery or such associations which Warne is allegedly having. Md. Azharudding legally divorced his wife and then married another woman. Yet Indians abused and thought very badly of that.
If an allegation of such kind was to be proven against an Indian cricketer, of the status of Sehwag, Tendulkar, whoever, there would be an uproar.
Personally too, I wouldnt want the player to represent my country.
I remember going to meet players in 96 and not knowing of the affair when I saw Bijlani in the hotel.Sanz said:WTF ?? What has a person's personal life got to do with playing cricket. Give Warnie a break and let him play his cricket and thank god for his cricketing talent and entertainment he provides. As far as I know Azhar was courting Bijlani for almost a decade before divorcing his wife and was never droppped because of that.
None of us are perfect, so let's not judge warnie .
Well Ricki Ponting wasn't any better back then.Adamc said:Likewise. Though it is slightly disturbing to consider that Warne was once (circa 1997) considered to be a serious captaincy contender.
Yeh but thats all behind him. Ponting has improved whilst warne hasnt. SimpleSanz said:Well Ricki Ponting wasn't any better back then.
what about ganguly and nagma...it was pretty obivous those two were going around....Pratyush said:I remember going to meet players in 96 and not knowing of the affair when I saw Bijlani in the hotel.
It wasnt public knowledge for a long time and Azhar did get legitimately divorced and yet faced so much of thrash from every one.
Would you say Dravid or Laxman, if they keeps having *** with different women and keeps messaging after the marriage and such is proven, he will be able to play for India and burning of their effigies and protests wont occur? Will they be able to play? No.
As some one said, different cultures, different norms.