Cricket is getting a big face lift.
I do not agree with the behavior of some fans in the Asian subcontinent even the events of off the field actions are brushed off as minor incidents.
Severe deterrent actions are necessary on the filed and outside the field what ever the outcome of a match.
Host country need not have to win by hook or crook.I do not agree with the behavior of some fans in the Asian subcontinent even the events of off the field actions are brushed off as minor incidents.
Severe deterrent actions are necessary on the filed and outside the field what ever the outcome of a match.
Let the players inspire and umpires in the middle take the center stage not arm chair pundits.
In our country in the past during elections violence is brushed off as minor incidents and it metamorphosed to ethnic violence and after the war ceased nobody except the parties and candidates are interested. Last election, like in the west 42% did not turn up and it will be 50% this time around by fixing the elections at a time of Cricket World Cup and coming new year festive season.
But we are sure with voter apathy malpractices will be rampant on the day of the actual voting with opposition disorganized as it is now.
In a democracy it is the opposition that matters.
Similarly what ever the fan's behaviour that is not acceptable in human interactions should be dealt with with severe punishment like not hosting an international events in that country for 10 years or so.
We lost Bob Woolmer last time.
There was antecedent Pakistani match fixing incidents.
And similar pressure can be brought when crunch games are played.
At least to save goodwill and ambassadorial work done by Imran Khan and his perseverance for neutral umpires, unlike other games, cricket has got a tremendous face lift.
It is true and I see even the not usually interested females are taking some interest in Sri-Lanka now.
If they are to come and watch games there should be absolutely no violence on or off the field.
We must maintain that.
In election violence also females take a step back and withdraw.
It is the host government's responsibility to take all deterrent actions.
In Sri-Lanka it is the ticket sale and there is a black market issue here.
It is the government's role to take action and minimize the inconvenience to the fans who actually do come to the ground and put their money in the coffers of the administration.
Otherwise blacklist and do not hold events in that country.
Sports should be taken out of politics and religious fanaticism, if we are to make them viable and active engagements both the actors and the spectators in film parlance.
We do not burn down film halls and that principle applies to cricket too and crowd control must be proactive and not after the event.
Most of the umpiring decisions and revisions are making an acceptable change to the game.
Umpires also given some credibility and it was at stake when reviews were not allowed.
It is the players who make the requests at critical junctures and reviews should be balanced and credible.
By doing that we make less importance to the daily papers who report them 24 hours late.
Television commentators are also adding some spice to the game and all these are good for the future of the game.
Now it is the time for the players to add some spice and the lift the game up.
Players should have the courage to walk out if they feel they genuinely had a touch or believe they grassed the ball instead of waiting for the reviewers to make the decision.
It will help the TV umpires and cut down the delay in making the decisions.
Coming back to actions in the field, the birthday boys heroics in New Zealand against Pakistan match make me to revise my decisions of not supporting a team.
After the earth quake damage to South Island and Christchurch, it was something for the New Zealanders to take note and smile.
It may be a little boost to ones who lost their loved ones and property and if they can take the Trophy home, now that they are on top of the table, it will really rejuvenate the rebuild efforts for those who lost almost everything.
With Daniel Vittory in the injury list it may be a treat and farewell for him with his retirement from one day cricket announced.
On the field they are the best guys and good luck with your game with Australia.
Weather did not allow an outcome at Premadasa and I hope you will end their victory streak, like what you generally do in rugger field.
But we are sure with voter apathy malpractices will be rampant on the day of the actual voting with opposition disorganized as it is now.
In a democracy it is the opposition that matters.
Similarly what ever the fan's behaviour that is not acceptable in human interactions should be dealt with with severe punishment like not hosting an international events in that country for 10 years or so.
We lost Bob Woolmer last time.
There was antecedent Pakistani match fixing incidents.
And similar pressure can be brought when crunch games are played.
At least to save goodwill and ambassadorial work done by Imran Khan and his perseverance for neutral umpires, unlike other games, cricket has got a tremendous face lift.
It is true and I see even the not usually interested females are taking some interest in Sri-Lanka now.
If they are to come and watch games there should be absolutely no violence on or off the field.
We must maintain that.
In election violence also females take a step back and withdraw.
It is the host government's responsibility to take all deterrent actions.
In Sri-Lanka it is the ticket sale and there is a black market issue here.
It is the government's role to take action and minimize the inconvenience to the fans who actually do come to the ground and put their money in the coffers of the administration.
Otherwise blacklist and do not hold events in that country.
Sports should be taken out of politics and religious fanaticism, if we are to make them viable and active engagements both the actors and the spectators in film parlance.
We do not burn down film halls and that principle applies to cricket too and crowd control must be proactive and not after the event.
Most of the umpiring decisions and revisions are making an acceptable change to the game.
Umpires also given some credibility and it was at stake when reviews were not allowed.
It is the players who make the requests at critical junctures and reviews should be balanced and credible.
By doing that we make less importance to the daily papers who report them 24 hours late.
Television commentators are also adding some spice to the game and all these are good for the future of the game.
Now it is the time for the players to add some spice and the lift the game up.
Players should have the courage to walk out if they feel they genuinely had a touch or believe they grassed the ball instead of waiting for the reviewers to make the decision.
It will help the TV umpires and cut down the delay in making the decisions.
Coming back to actions in the field, the birthday boys heroics in New Zealand against Pakistan match make me to revise my decisions of not supporting a team.
After the earth quake damage to South Island and Christchurch, it was something for the New Zealanders to take note and smile.
It may be a little boost to ones who lost their loved ones and property and if they can take the Trophy home, now that they are on top of the table, it will really rejuvenate the rebuild efforts for those who lost almost everything.
With Daniel Vittory in the injury list it may be a treat and farewell for him with his retirement from one day cricket announced.
On the field they are the best guys and good luck with your game with Australia.
Weather did not allow an outcome at Premadasa and I hope you will end their victory streak, like what you generally do in rugger field.
