cricinfo's bias

Asif_k · June 18, 2003, 6:27pm

Funguy - I didn't see the picture when I went to cricinfo site, Looks like you have vowed to find a way to abuse cricinfo. Why the hell you even go to that site yaar..why not find a site to your liking ?

Btw - I just went to the Indian mirror and look what I found, another Imran Pic while batting. [thumb=B]hf2.JPG[/thumb]

If Cricinfo really wanted to Please Indians why would it post Hafeez's picture at all ?

fair_balance · June 18, 2003, 6:33pm

This thread is a girlie thread.Too much complaining on one damn picture.
Sounds gay to me.

funguy · June 18, 2003, 6:34pm

I think I need to fix your bias first. It is not Hafeez but Imran. You should carry Hafeez's pic in your wallet for 40 days.

I have been visiting cricinfo before you were born. I will keep visiting.

Sohaib · June 18, 2003, 6:44pm

This cricinfo bias is IMO purely because of the duel it had with PCB last year. With PCB threatening to go in court for some reason, cricinfo backed out and pais the compensation and as far as i remember it was also about limited coverage of pcb, naitonal team and its activities. I m not sure though... I will try to post the link.

Asif_k · June 18, 2003, 6:48pm

Here is one more picture from Cricinfo :-

[thumb=B]mv.JPG[/thumb]

http://statserver.cricket.org/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/CRICKET_NEWS/2003/JUN/198588_NWS2003_17JUN2003.html

Now quit whinning.

PS :- I agree it was imran Nazir not Hafeez.

Asif_k · June 18, 2003, 6:52pm

So muftkhori ki aadat bachpan se hai, hain ? Go and beg Satyam guys to post a picture of your beloved hafeez.

Spock · June 18, 2003, 7:16pm

Ab aya na parti par, hindutva

funguy · June 18, 2003, 7:18pm

It took me a while to get him into his original self. Damn 26 posts!!!..

UMAIR316 · June 18, 2003, 7:20pm

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UMAIR316 · June 18, 2003, 7:21pm

I can do it in just one post.
Its called natural talent.

funguy · June 18, 2003, 7:22pm

^ In your case, your name is good enuf to spark some flares. :D

UMAIR316 · June 18, 2003, 7:23pm

*Originally posted by Asif_k: *
^ Funguy - I didn’t see your post until this morning and after reading your post I checked Cricinfo and they had removed the picture by then, that’s why i didn’t offer any comment. Then I visited the PCB site hosted by cricinfo and i found this picture
[thumb=B]hf1.JPG[/thumb]

Try to look for something positive, that cricinfo despite being an Indian site covering the Pak matches. Also if you have got time read the reports also :-

*"The most impressive part for Pakistan was the commitment and attitude on the field, thanks to all the charged-up youngsters in the team. Except for the odd lapse, the overall fielding was outstanding. A brilliant catch by Yasir Hameed and Mohammad Sami’s direct hit were just two of the highlights. On top of all that, Rashid Latif managed his men astutely - the decision to bring on Mohammad Hafeez so early was one of many bold decisions.
Past Pakistan sides have looked lost if the opposition got off to a quick start as England did at Old Trafford, but there was none of that this time as the youngsters fought back in style. Umar Gul was particularly impressive, which made the decision to give Azhar Mahmood the new ball even harder to understand. In Shoaib Akhtar’s absence Umar should have been the automatic choice as Sami’s new-ball partner, as he can make good use of the prominent seam early on.

What was pleasing for Pakistan followers was the good show put up by the allrounders. Abdul Razzaq’s axing from the original squad seems to have fired him up, and he bowled a tight spell, something that had been lacking recently. Mahmood did better in his second spell, cutting down the loose balls and sticking to the basics. It will be tough is one of them has to step down now to accommodate Akhtar, who is eligible again after his two-match ban.

The early-order batting - ironically the most inexperienced part of the line-up - was the most solid. Imran Nazir and Hafeez batted well, showing the right application at the start. Imran showed his usual flamboyance: he has not fully sorted out his footwork, but his good eye and timing were evident in all his strokes.

It was refreshing to watch a Pakistan opening pair post a fifty partnership at last. And then came Yasir Hameed, well organised and orthodox at the crease, although he got out to a poor stroke against Ashley Giles. Yousuf Youhana’s disappointing run continued. He showed only a glimpse of a return to form before being run out. His running has always been poor, with a terrible habit of setting off without calling. His wicket is too valuable to be thrown away, and this is definitely an area for Javed Miandad, the coach, to work on.

Pakistan’s batsmen have done well post-World Cup, but they now need to start converting promising beginnings into eighties, nineties and hundreds
"*

Read and find out if it is too much or not.

Man you are very funny!
Would you care to explain who was the author of this article?

Answer = Taha Noor = Pakistani

UMAIR316 · June 18, 2003, 7:25pm

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*Originally posted by funguy: *
^ In your case, your name is good enuf to spark some flares. :D
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What can I say, its god given talent.
My objective is to pi$$ asif_k off with my great cricketing knowledge. :D

Asif_k · June 18, 2003, 7:25pm

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*Originally posted by Spock: *
Ab aya na parti par, hindutva
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tu fir aa gaya - Go kill some more shias.

ehsan · June 18, 2003, 7:27pm

Cool it guys