Monkey Business

[Dogwatcher]

I think Warnie did have a say about something.

Another one who's being hypocritical is Sunil Gavaskar who took his batting partner off the ground when he was given out! Accept the umpire's decision these people say. Huh! BTW, I think Sunny's batting partner was none other than Chetan Chaun, the tour manager this time around.

[LaughingKookaburra]

It's just an excuse to put the boots in to Australia.If we werent the best side in world cricket over the past13 years this controversy would be no way near as big as it currently is.

[Blue Boy]

I love the fact that Michael Holding has waded into this, having a crack at Australia's behaviour. The man kicked a stump out of the ground FFS!

Interesting the only bloke who i haven't heard an opinion from is Warnie (maybe CA has said "Don't you dare")

Oh please speak Warnie !!!

[therisingblues]

Sorry LK. That translates into arguing on their homeground: we can think quicker in our own language, know many more clever nuances, funny put downs etc. This can be very frustrating and often it makes perfect sense to revert to your native tongue to let off steam. As I have done (rarely) in Japan in the heat of argument.

Sorry mate but this story is bullsh*t. Plenty of Johny Do-gooders out there saying this and that but it was said and every one knows it.As I said before these are grown men and both you and I know better to report something that we THOUGHT we heard to higher authorities.Im not saying in anyway that Australia are innocent,but ffs people need to stop being so gullible.
BTW India won't go home, their sponsors and TV coverage are to influential on their decisions and if they go home on their terms they will be liable to any legal preceedings from all parties and investors plus lets not forget the legal challenges from CA.

Just trying to add a bit of perspective LK. You can make up your mind based on what other people claim to have said or heard and also the likely-hood of a certain situation ever having taken place. Having been in a similar situation myself I can tell you without a doubt that people argue with each other in different languages all over the world every day.
So how is what I said bullshit?

[LaughingKookaburra]

Never intended to say what you said was bullsh*t I was implying the Indians story was bullshit.Every man and his dog can see that........

[stampy]

has anyone read that tripe in the sunday mail today? the "open lettter" to ricky ponting? i have vented my spleen thru a letter to the editor, the bloke puts up no facts whatsoever, just an opinion that we are cocky and arrogant, 2 of the vital ingredients required to be at the top of the tree in any team sport, all these idiots who have been critical of the australian team over the past week should look back to 20 years ago when we were the basket case of international cricket, now we are the champs all they want to do is cut us down. Bloody shameful it is.
BTW the worst antic/act i saw last week whas harbIjhan's celebration of pontings wicket, now if theres any good sportmanship on show there i will go he for chasey, FAIRDINKUM!!!!

[LaughingKookaburra]

has anyone read that tripe in the sunday mail today? the "open lettter" to ricky ponting? i have vented my spleen thru a letter to the editor, the bloke puts up no facts whatsoever, just an opinion that we are cocky and arrogant, 2 of the vital ingredients required to be at the top of the tree in any team sport, all these idiots who have been critical of the australian team over the past week should look back to 20 years ago when we were the basket case of international cricket, now we are the champs all they want to do is cut us down. Bloody shameful it is.
BTW the worst antic/act i saw last week whas harbIjhan's celebration of pontings wicket, now if theres any good sportmanship on show there i will go he for chasey, FAIRDINKUM!!!!

BINGO,so much for respecting the oppositions captain........

[locky801]

Really starting to get very very ugly all over Australia, have heard of some incidents of assaults etc occurring over peoples points of view over this. Bring on the third test as soon as possible and let everyone settle down and watch a pace barrage. As I have said before don't know what is right or wrong with this, but it has started to get too ugly, need a Tait blitz in Perth to get everyones mind off of this subject Whatever happened has happened, time to put the past behind and look forward to the future

[stampy]

agree totally locky, what shits me though is that the aussies are being made out to be the bad guys here, i would rate the blame as 80/20 indias way here, it stems back to when symonds copped it in india and their authorities did diddly squat - surprise surprise

[therisingblues]

Never intended to say what you said was bullsh*t I was implying the Indians story was bullshit.Every man and his dog can see that........

Fair enough LK. I'll have to get my dog to read over stuff before I reply to it in future.

[rooburger]

whats David Hicks doing?
paly on!!

[stampy]

i heard kim hughes on 5aa tonite and he cannot understand why the ballyhoo over the aussies behaviour either, he thinks its the tall poppy syndrome as well

[Hondo]

I also think its partly tall poppy syndrome - Ian Chappell's side copped some of this stuff as well.

I reckon some of the media commentary (also reflected on here) is a case of using the opportunity of the last Test shenanigans to air grievances that have been festering in people's minds about the Aussies for a while. Sort of like floodgates opening with people feeling like they can now say what's been on their minds for a longer than the last week and so making more out of it than was really in evidence from that match.

ie, Peter Roebuck

[mal]

Andrew Symonds a few years ago was driving his car with 3 monkeys in the back seat.
He was pulled over by a policeman
" Sir I suggest you take these monkeys to the ZOO."
" Ok officer, will do."
The next day Symonds was driving with the 3 monkeys in the back seat agin.
The same policeman pulled him over again.
" Hey Mister I thought I told you yesterday to take these monkeys to the ZOO."
" I did officer, and today Im taking them to the movies."

[Punk Rooster]

Andrew Symonds a few years ago was driving his car with 3 monkeys in the back seat.
He was pulled over by a policeman
" Sir I suggest you take these monkeys to the ZOO."
" Ok officer, will do."
The next day Symonds was driving with the 3 monkeys in the back seat agin.
The same policeman pulled him over again.
" Hey Mister I thought I told you yesterday to take these monkeys to the ZOO."
" I did officer, and today Im taking them to the movies."

Rating: 8.5

[Dutchy]

Go Steve

[Footy Chick]

This could go in best jokes too, but funnier here...

MEDIA RELEASE - From the International Cricket Council For immediate release (especially in India)

The ICC have announced several changes to the playing conditions for the forthcoming 3rd test in Perth between Australia and India. These changes include:
* India must win.

* The umpires shall be nominated by the Indian team. It will be acceptable if reserve Indian players rotate as umpires.

* During the game all appeals shall be referred to the Indian management team and the Indian media contingent prior to any decision being made. (This includes where an Indian player may appear to the naked eye that they have been bowled.)

* When the Indian team is batting the boundary rope shall be moved inwards 20 metres.

* Australian bowlers shall bowl under arm.

* India must win.

* Any time Ricky Ponting is on the field he shall be restrained in a full length strait jacket and muzzled.

* Any Australian spin bowler must advise the batsman in advance what type of delivery is going to be bowled.

* At any time Andrew Symons is on the field he must where a gorilla suit and accept any sledging in the light hearted manner that this is intended.

* India must win.
* Harbhajan Singh will be cleared on appeal and be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

* Indian batsman may be permitted to use larger bats.

* Australian batsmen may use a bat every fifth over.

* Australian fieldsman should praise every batting attempt by the Indians by saying "Good shot chaps." Apart from this Australian players are not permitted to speak.

* During the lunch and tea break both teams shall get together and have a cup of tea.

* India must win.

The ICC and the BCCI hope that all Australians will understand these minor changes are intended in the best interest of the game.

The ICC would also like to announce that Steve Bucknor has been appointed as the ICC's new cricketing ambassador to Kazikstan. The ICC wishes Steve all the best in this important, newly created role.

[mighty_tiger_79]

like the pic DUTCHY

thats what INDIA has been going on about!!!!!!!!!!

[Blue Boy]

like the pic DUTCHY

thats what INDIA has been going on about!!!!!!!!!!

I agree totally - Pure Gold Dutch !!!

[mal]

This could go in best jokes too, but funnier here...

MEDIA RELEASE - From the International Cricket Council For immediate release (especially in India)

The ICC have announced several changes to the playing conditions for the forthcoming 3rd test in Perth between Australia and India. These changes include:
* India must win.

* The umpires shall be nominated by the Indian team. It will be acceptable if reserve Indian players rotate as umpires.

* During the game all appeals shall be referred to the Indian management team and the Indian media contingent prior to any decision being made. (This includes where an Indian player may appear to the naked eye that they have been bowled.)

* When the Indian team is batting the boundary rope shall be moved inwards 20 metres.

* Australian bowlers shall bowl under arm.

* India must win.

* Any time Ricky Ponting is on the field he shall be restrained in a full length strait jacket and muzzled.

* Any Australian spin bowler must advise the batsman in advance what type of delivery is going to be bowled.

* At any time Andrew Symons is on the field he must where a gorilla suit and accept any sledging in the light hearted manner that this is intended.

* India must win.
* Harbhajan Singh will be cleared on appeal and be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

* Indian batsman may be permitted to use larger bats.

* Australian batsmen may use a bat every fifth over.

* Australian fieldsman should praise every batting attempt by the Indians by saying "Good shot chaps." Apart from this Australian players are not permitted to speak.

* During the lunch and tea break both teams shall get together and have a cup of tea.

* India must win.

The ICC and the BCCI hope that all Australians will understand these minor changes are intended in the best interest of the game.

The ICC would also like to announce that Steve Bucknor has been appointed as the ICC's new cricketing ambassador to Kazikstan. The ICC wishes Steve all the best in this important, newly created role.

8.1 RATING