Gambhir the merkin's merkin

[Frank_Grimes]

And rightly so.

Ive lost count of how many times ive seen similar incidents in the past, all without reprisal.

If you've lost count of so many similar incidents gone un-punished, would you care to name a few?

Did Gambhir do it on purpose? Yes. But i can't possibly see how you can prove it beyond all doubt as it wasn't totally blatant.

Wasn't totally blatant? You actually think there is a remote chance that anyone in their right mind would believe that Gambhir just coincidentally stuck his elbow out as he passed Watson?

And even if he did his elbow wouldn't have hurt a fly. To give him a one-test ban for this is a joke.

So the fact that he has committed this offence in the past should count for nothing? If he had not done this before then yes, a 1 match ban woud be too harsh.

Even more of a joke is Watson's 10% match fee fine in comparison.

Chris Broad is a dodgy bastard.

You're an idiot.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Ive lost count of how many times ive seen similar incidents in the past, all without reprisal.

name these incidents of physical contant ...

 

[kilroy]

No, usually someone retaliates back in a REASONABLE manner

oh yea, you're right, it was Watson at the receiving end. He could have actually died :lol: :lol:

 

[Red Bear]

Whilst i dislike watson as much as the next guy, and wil fully acknowledge he's a dickhead for trying to talk sh*t whilst getting spanked, anyone who thinks Gambhirs actions were not deliberate has been taking lessons from locky in the art of inserting ones head up ones own arse. Deserved suspension, cricket is not a contact sport and there is no place for that sh*t in the game.

 

[TheParraboy]

Didnt Gumbier do something similar to Afridi a year back or so?

so he is a serial offender, maybe afridi said some words like watson, so its ok? lol

 

[typicalfan]

By all means fine him 80% of his match fee like Zaheer was. But don't ruin the test series by banning India's best performed batsman for the final test.

Talk about a major asterix should Australia win the last test.

his form should have no relevance on the outcome. IF he gets suspended then its HIS fault

 

[JJ]

Tommy, I don't think the status of the series or the player should be considered when determining the appropriate punishement...

It was a stupid thing to do, and I reckon Gambhir worked that out just as he was sticking the elbow out - hence the contact was minimal...

When's the appeal - will be interesting, to say the least

 

[Frank_Grimes]

When's the appeal - will be interesting, to say the least

It will be after the fourth test, meaning that while Watson has been penalised for his part in the incident, Gambhir effectively goes un-punished.

He will be able to play in the crucial fourth test and should the suspension be upheld, it won't have an impact on his involvement in this test series. Pretty ridiculous really.

 

[HevyDevy]

Tommy, I don't think the status of the series or the player should be considered when determining the appropriate punishement...

It was a stupid thing to do, and I reckon Gambhir worked that out just as he was sticking the elbow out - hence the contact was minimal...

When's the appeal - will be interesting, to say the least

Wow, we may actually agree on something for once JJ.

I'm not claiming Gambhir's actions as some huge thing but it was certainly very, very silly and a one-match ban is fair enough.

 

[Twizzle]

It will be after the fourth test, meaning that while Watson has been penalised for his part in the incident, Gambhir effectively goes un-punished.

He will be able to play in the crucial fourth test and should the suspension be upheld, it won't have an impact on his involvement in this test series. Pretty ridiculous really.

did you expect any different

same thing happened to Harby last year in Australia

 

[Tommy Smith]

did you expect any different

same thing happened to Harby last year in Australia

I think it's a fair decision. (what a shock, you say!)

Aside from the fact that he has a right to appeal (and im not sure if his appeal could be heard sooner) but i dont see how that incident should impact this series.

Its not like in Rugby league where a player knocks another out of a game with a high shot only to be put on report, which doesnt help the team they're facing but the ones he's suspended for in the games after.

Besides all that, whether it was Gambhir or an Aussie who did it, to receive a one Test suspension for that incredibly soft offense is absurd. 90% of his match fee would have been far more sensible.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

you'd blow your dick everywhere if watson put an elbow on a pom ...

 

[Tommy Smith]

Keep your fantasies to yourself, Superman.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

free loading hypocrite ...

 

[Frank_Grimes]

I think it's a fair decision. (what a shock, you say!)

Aside from the fact that he has a right to appeal (and im not sure if his appeal could be heard sooner) but i dont see how that incident should impact this series.

Its not like in Rugby league where a player knocks another out of a game with a high shot only to be put on report, which doesnt help the team they're facing but the ones he's suspended for in the games after.

Besides all that, whether it was Gambhir or an Aussie who did it, to receive a one Test suspension for that incredibly soft offense is absurd. 90% of his match fee would have been far more sensible.

You really have no idea. It is a non-contact sport, and Gambhir has offended in the past.

Get a clue before you post and you might not look so stupid.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

did you expect any different

same thing happened to Harby last year in Australia

I'm not saying I didn't expect it, but it doesn't make it any less ridiculous.

For all the pissing and moaning Gavaskar and the India sympathisers on here carry on with about how Indian players are targeted unfairly - they sure do get away with a lot of sh*t.

 

[Tommy Smith]

You really have no idea. It is a non-contact sport, and Gambhir has offended in the past.

Get a clue before you post and you might not look so stupid.

You're all so mean. So many insults.

*goes and cries*

Bunch of meanies!!

 

[Twizzle]

I think it's a fair decision. (what a shock, you say!)

Aside from the fact that he has a right to appeal (and im not sure if his appeal could be heard sooner) but i dont see how that incident should impact this series.

Its not like in Rugby league where a player knocks another out of a game with a high shot only to be put on report, which doesnt help the team they're facing but the ones he's suspended for in the games after.

Besides all that, whether it was Gambhir or an Aussie who did it, to receive a one Test suspension for that incredibly soft offense is absurd. 90% of his match fee would have been far more sensible.

I know this is a Rugby League forum Tommy, but in cricket that physical contact is a no no.

I agree it was soft, but totally illegal, and his innings in the 4th test could possibly effect the series outcome, such is his form atm.

And the last test finished in plenty of time to have his appeal heard, but no one really expected India to act in time.

We are just so used to India getting their own way we have become blaze about it.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Hey Twiz everybody is being mean to me in here.

But you're still my friend aren't you?

 

[Twizzle]

One of my very best fends is a pom, although you're an Aussie pom, he is a for real pom.

We certainly have a lot of arguments over sport, and he's a Leeds fan to boot, about the only team we have in common.