Harbhajan banned for 11 matches

[smssia0112]

He has definitely shown that he has learnt nothing since the Australian tour, and I'm happy to see him cop it.

This certainly doesn't waver my belief that he used that 'm' word on Symonds.

 

[Leggie]

Lol, that word is forbidden now...

It was inevitable this was going to happen to him, he's really been weird since he's come back to form...

 

[vaibhav mehta]

I don't think this chapter can prove what he has done in Australia though I know he is aggressive character.
As far as I know Srisanth I won't go against Bhajji so fast.
I would like to find out whole matter what ever happened actually.

 

[6 x Afridi]

vaibhav and the rest of u why do u talk so intellectually

 

[.::Stevo::.]

Sreesanth, in a later interview, said it was more of a 'punch'.

The literal translation from hindi to english - 'thappad' - meaning basically to hit - translates to slap.

Just to let you guys know. I don't really know of the source, I think I read it on royalchallengers.com

lol, that word sounds like someone with a lisp saying slapped

 

[6 x Afridi]

i tot it was thapar not thapad

 

[Neo95]

This certainly doesn't waver my belief that he used that 'm' word on Symonds.

He used the word "teri maaki" which in literal translation from hindi to english."Your mother's"

 

[smssia0112]

There is no evidence whatsoever to support that argument, and anyone who believes it is rather gullible considering the weight of evidence against it.

 

[harishankar]

There is no evidence whatsoever to support that argument, and anyone who believes it is rather gullible considering the weight of evidence against it.

I don't want to bring this up again, but let's state some plain facts, shall we?

#1: There was not enough evidence against Harbhajan in Australia of racial abuse to punish him. And until proved guilty he is innocent of that. But he was still punished for his bad language.

#2: You've clearly seen how the BCCI can take action against a player once there is clear evidence against him. It has nothing to do with India vs. Australia and everything to do with the mechanism of delivering justice no matter how big or small the crime. On this occasion the evidence was overwhelmingly clear. Racialism is a very serious charge to make, no matter who the individual is.

#3: Harbhajan has been punished now for his offence. And there is still possibility of more punishment. Nobody can now complain that the BCCI has swept it under the carpet.

#4: Of course, in retrospect we Indians feel let down by Harbhajan Singh because of his uncouth on-field behaviour and his lack of discipline. But you cannot have blamed us for standing up for him earlier in the Sydney episode because we still don't have any audio evidence he actually used the word "Monkey" on Symonds.

Let me make it absolutely clear that I have never been a Harbhajan fan, before or after the Sydney episode.

 

[smssia0112]

Let's leave it alone please, there is no audio evidence of him saying anything but the audio evidence does not support his claim that it was terri maaki.

 

[harishankar]

Let's leave it alone please, there is no audio evidence of him saying anything but the audio evidence does not support his claim that it was terri maaki.

Nobody's supporting Harbhajan now and I doubt he'll get the same sympathy as he did in Australia in the future. He's used up all the goodwill...

I was just pointing out that whatever happened in Australia cannot be mixed up in the current issue but undoubtedly it's inevitable that some will believe he was guilty. But let's be fair to the man and not go overboard.

 

[.::Stevo::.]

Nobody's supporting Harbhajan now and I doubt he'll get the same sympathy as he did in Australia in the future. He's used up all the goodwill...

I was just pointing out that whatever happened in Australia cannot be mixed up in the current issue but undoubtedly it's inevitable that some will believe he was guilty. But let's be fair to the man and not go overboard.

......Nah

 

[vaibhav mehta]

No chance.
Why we shall not support Bhajji?
I am not found of him but still I am with him.There are 100 of agressive players in cricket but only he is getting attention because He is playing from India.
Until I get review of whole matter I love to stay Neutral.Sresanth is alo crap with his behaviour.
Have anybody ever mentioned A Nel?

 

[Will_NA]

What next? Is he gonna streak during the England-New Zealand series?

 

[shan111]

No chance.
Why we shall not support Bhajji?
I am not found of him but still I am with him.There are 100 of agressive players in cricket but only he is getting attention because He is playing from India.
Until I get review of whole matter I love to stay Neutral.Sresanth is alo crap with his behaviour.
Have anybody ever mentioned A Nel?

Totally agree with you mate.
Both are agressive and both are getting highlighted for playing for India. Harbhajan deserved this stick. But that dses'nt not mean that we will not support him when he does the right things.