Is it right for Akram to coach KKR while no pakistani players are playing in IPL?

[nikhil25]

Re: Is it right for Akram to coach KKR while no pakistani players are playing in IPL?

@ravage

Lol! There is nothing funnier than how Indians react to observations, which they know are not limited to random people on bulletin boards but are routinely made everytime there is an on-air discussion of Indian ‘fast’ bowling. Nothing of what I said, including observations about superior natural physique, diet and temperament, has not been said on air. Infact, the Wahab Riaz vs random Indian ‘fast’ bowler was specifically made in the world cup match between pak and india, with consecutive shots of the two bowlers, as an example of why there is a disparity between the two countries.

Maybe the hysterical reaction has to do with what is referred to by academics as India’s crisis of masculinity, who knows.

A few general observations:

1. Better ‘stock’ isnt just limited to our greater natural strength. It means a build better suited for fast bowling.
2. These myths of Indian ‘fast’ bowling are belied by the dross that routinely comprises their ‘fast’ bowling attack.

far too many holes to address. simple fact remains that fast bowling is not dependent on build and, if it was, pointing to pakistani bowler physiques is a losing proposition.

With respect to Nikhil and his comments on my background, it is unfortunate that you are upset enough by this to take a course you usually dont take i.e. personalize discussions.

i made an exception only because it was excruciatingly relevant to this particular discussion and to my amusement in the context of this discussion. please note it was not a personal attack, just a personal reference.

But since you have, I will just say as a Syed who’s great great great grandparents come to India on one of those well-intentioned military excursions to bring civilization to the people there, I feel that the migration back West around partition time was just a return to a place closer to home :).

lol…