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Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Ponting is misfit and how can he forget he lost all his glory of great captaincy and test and his career all playing against India, and for this he seemed to be suggesting that Sachin is the crust of problem for him and it is giving him sadistic pleasure. :sick:
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Ponting is misfit and how can he forget he lost all his glory of great captaincy and test and his career all playing against India, and for this he seemed to be suggesting that Sachin is the crust of problem for him and it is giving him sadistic pleasure. :sick:


No amount of sadism on the part of Ponting will diminish a shade of Sachin's greatness.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Ponting is misfit and how can he forget he lost all his glory of great captaincy and test and his career all playing against India, and for this he seemed to be suggesting that Sachin is the crust of problem for him and it is giving him sadistic pleasure. :sick:


No amount of sadism on the part of Ponting will diminish a shade of Sachin's greatness.
Ponting will remorse some day, when he will be alone and looking at the French window and try to ponder his past granules from the sea soil of thought, for the time he is flying with birds in his thoughts. :pinch:
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Ponting is misfit and how can he forget he lost all his glory of great captaincy and test and his career all playing against India, and for this he seemed to be suggesting that Sachin is the crust of problem for him and it is giving him sadistic pleasure. :sick:


No amount of sadism on the part of Ponting will diminish a shade of Sachin's greatness.
Ponting will remorse some day, when he will be alone and looking at the French window and try to ponder his past granules from the sea soil of thought, for the time he is flying with birds in his thoughts. :pinch:


How Ponting will feel is not important to us. As Indians we all should be proud that this country has produced a great player like Sachin who could stand along with all time greats of the world
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.
Ponting is misfit and how can he forget he lost all his glory of great captaincy and test and his career all playing against India, and for this he seemed to be suggesting that Sachin is the crust of problem for him and it is giving him sadistic pleasure. :sick:


No amount of sadism on the part of Ponting will diminish a shade of Sachin's greatness.
Ponting will remorse some day, when he will be alone and looking at the French window and try to ponder his past granules from the sea soil of thought, for the time he is flying with birds in his thoughts. :pinch:


How Ponting will feel is not important to us. As Indians we all should be proud that this country has produced a great player like Sachin who could stand along with all time greats of the world
An Indian citizen by birth, it does hurt when some other prominent players keep on accusing a great day in and out. :silly:
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.

What one can say in a nutshell is that the Aussies behave the same when it comes to international sports. I don't know about domestic sports and it doesn't matter to others as well. But if that is the identity of the people Down Under, all the sportiing authorities should take a serious note of this.
They cannot hide under "sports are getting competitive and such things are a part of the game". Cricket has always been a gentleman's game, and now...
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.

What one can say in a nutshell is that the Aussies behave the same when it comes to international sports. I don't know about domestic sports and it doesn't matter to others as well. But if that is the identity of the people Down Under, all the sportiing authorities should take a serious note of this.
They cannot hide under "sports are getting competitive and such things are a part of the game". Cricket has always been a gentleman's game, and now...


In general Aussie cricketers are bullies. And the table topper is Ricky Ponting who was warned several times even by his own Board.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.

What one can say in a nutshell is that the Aussies behave the same when it comes to international sports. I don't know about domestic sports and it doesn't matter to others as well. But if that is the identity of the people Down Under, all the sportiing authorities should take a serious note of this.
They cannot hide under "sports are getting competitive and such things are a part of the game". Cricket has always been a gentleman's game, and now...


In general Aussie cricketers are bullies. And the table topper is Ricky Ponting who was warned several times even by his own Board.

If that's the case, then why did he remain at the helm or even in the team for that matter? The board could have asked him to go. Or was that becuase he was in good form that he was allowed to stay ignoring his bad record?
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.

What one can say in a nutshell is that the Aussies behave the same when it comes to international sports. I don't know about domestic sports and it doesn't matter to others as well. But if that is the identity of the people Down Under, all the sportiing authorities should take a serious note of this.
They cannot hide under "sports are getting competitive and such things are a part of the game". Cricket has always been a gentleman's game, and now...


In general Aussie cricketers are bullies. And the table topper is Ricky Ponting who was warned several times even by his own Board.

If that's the case, then why did he remain at the helm or even in the team for that matter? The board could have asked him to go. Or was that becuase he was in good form that he was allowed to stay ignoring his bad record?


With all said and done the fact is Ponting's cricketing prowess is well known to the world and Australian cricket board. This aspect could not be ignored by the board. Perhaps it might have thought Ponting will mend his ways in due course.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.


Perhaps that's the only way to deal with Aussies. Deal with them in their only language they know.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.


Perhaps that's the only way to deal with Aussies. Deal with them in their only language they know.
Die hard game spirit is ok nothing wrong with it but gamesmanships should be shown at the end of the match.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.


Perhaps that's the only way to deal with Aussies. Deal with them in their only language they know.
Die hard game spirit is ok nothing wrong with it but gamesmanships should be shown at the end of the match.


Die hard sportive spirit without sportsman spirit is an exercise in futility.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.


Perhaps that's the only way to deal with Aussies. Deal with them in their only language they know.
Die hard game spirit is ok nothing wrong with it but gamesmanships should be shown at the end of the match.


Die hard sportive spirit without sportsman spirit is an exercise in futility.
absolutely, sports is sports and one has to live without it at some point of time, just like Ponitng and would be Sachin soon after retirements.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.


Perhaps that's the only way to deal with Aussies. Deal with them in their only language they know.
Die hard game spirit is ok nothing wrong with it but gamesmanships should be shown at the end of the match.


Die hard sportive spirit without sportsman spirit is an exercise in futility.
absolutely, sports is sports and one has to live without it at some point of time, just like Ponitng and would be Sachin soon after retirements.


This is a game played by true gentlemen like Garfield Sobers and Don Bradman. And many such others made a place in history more by their exemplary behavior than by ther ability in the game.
Aussies were never known to be polite and humble in the field or off the field. All big names of OZ cricket did something very objectionable at times.

And that is why they were the unfavorite champions. At least I never loved them. I do have respect for other champs - the way Darren Sammy led West Indies to victory in the last T20 WC. That player is indeed respectable. But I don't feel the same respect for Ponting and neither will I feel ever, no matter how much he has achieved.
I liked Ausies,, I was there two years back for a year for professional commitments, and the way we work together to achieve the specific target and the way they work like die hard spirit, and the way they behave in office environment is fantastic, I like their attitude, anything but to win at any cost, in what so ever way, but what I do not like Ponitng even after retiring from cricket he continues to offend great cricketers, what is the worth of it.


Having an attitude to 'Win at any cost' doesn't mean having unruly and a street fighter attitude. One can be polite and can achieve his desired goals. In this respect Ponting is a misfit in any game.

I think the Aussies can never be role models. Great players there used to sledge - and they did it everywhere in the world - when things looked like going out of their hands. They used words to disturb the opposition and score one over them. Is this a sign of sportsmanship?
Changing topic from cricket to soccer, in the last soccer world cup England was playing against Australia, as Australia soccer team began sledging and fowl play as they try in cricket, England retaliated and injured for of their players.

What one can say in a nutshell is that the Aussies behave the same when it comes to international sports. I don't know about domestic sports and it doesn't matter to others as well. But if that is the identity of the people Down Under, all the sportiing authorities should take a serious note of this.
They cannot hide under "sports are getting competitive and such things are a part of the game". Cricket has always been a gentleman's game, and now...
For long the gentleman's status of cricket is in jeopardy due to advent of professional as well as competitive cricket in action. It is all in part of the game.

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