WC 2011- Should it be organized in Pakistan?

[King Cricket]

Never in any of my posts did I say that she was responsible for everything. But if you look at the situation before she decided to come back it was relatively calm by Pakistani standards and than when she came back all heck broke loose. I'm sure that if South Africas tour was during the time when Bhutto was there they wouldn't have toured.

The situation was calm even after her coming. I think what started the problem was Gen. Musaraf's defeat in the general elections. Gen Musharaf could have been a tyrannic ruler, but he was no coward. He gave those terrorists a run for their lives. He tried his very best to curb down the power of these terrorists. As long as he was there the terrorists didn't dare to do anything in Pakistan. But after his defeat and ultimately his resignation as the President two morons rose to power. One of them became the President and the other became the PM- and the terrorists again started to become powerful. Benazir Bhutto has nothing to do with this. She was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time. Poor lady!

King Cricket added 4 Minutes and 39 Seconds later...

Regretably Pakistan isn't a safe place to travel for most of the countries that play cricket. India is not as safe as it once was either, as seen by attacks on westerners last year. I don't think it should be held there for teh safety of the players and officials. It is a real shame because I like Pakistani cricket, and hope the situation will change where teams will be safe to travel there.

Not really. India is as safe now as it was a year ago, before 26/11 and those other attacks. Four and a half months have passed since 26/11- not a single blast, no nothing. The news of terrorists related to that attack and other attacks being detained by the Indian police are coming everyday. But sadly, the same cannot be said for Pakistan

 

[mukund_nadkarni]

Well, there's still a year and a half to go, things might yet change for the better. But I do doubt it very much. Personally, I dunno what's the point in organising the WC here in the subcontinent. It's not just Pakistan, but also Sri Lanka and increasingly even India that have become extremely volatile security wise. Of course in Sri Lanka and India it's not as critical as in Pakistan. However all things considered providing security for the teams will be an absolute nightmare for these countries. I really don't think this is the time to be playing World Cups in the subcontinent.

 

[shubhrayu]

Well Pakistan is no more safe for playing Cricket..So my answer would be no ...

 

[King Cricket]

Well, there's still a year and a half to go, things might yet change for the better. But I do doubt it very much. Personally, I dunno what's the point in organising the WC here in the subcontinent. It's not just Pakistan, but also Sri Lanka and increasingly even India that have become extremely volatile security wise. Of course in Sri Lanka and India it's not as critical as in Pakistan. However all things considered providing security for the teams will be an absolute nightmare for these countries. I really don't think this is the time to be playing World Cups in the subcontinent.

Not really "sub-continent". As you see, in Sri Lanka- the situation is completely under the control of the Sri Lankan army. And there, except for the LTTE there are no other major terrorist outfits. Same can be said with India- India never was a terror-infested country, and everything is quite calm here right now- four months have passed since 26/11- not a single blast has happened in whole India. The problem is only with Pakistan. Let's see what they do now.

 

[mukund_nadkarni]

Not really "sub-continent". As you see, in Sri Lanka- the situation is completely under the control of the Sri Lankan army. And there, except for the LTTE there are no other major terrorist outfits. Same can be said with India- India never was a terror-infested country, and everything is quite calm here right now- four months have passed since 26/11- not a single blast has happened in whole India. The problem is only with Pakistan. Let's see what they do now.

Well, you see the idea of security outside the sub continent is quite different. I mean how many bombs if any, in Australia, New Zealand, West Indies and England put together in the last year? I do agree that the situation is not as bad as Pakistan in India or Sri Lanka, but then, it takes just one bomb to create a mess, doesn't it? Considering that then, providing high levels of security to all the teams is going to be an absolute nightmare for the organizing countries. I think it simply isn't worth taking the risk. Especially when there are other much safer venues.

 

[Themer]

The situation in Sri Lanka is not "completely under control" and LTTE suicide bombers killed 28 civilians while the Army have been shelling civilain ares due to the presents of LTTE fanatics its guerilla warfare like in some areas.
India yesterday had ten policement killed by Maoist rebels so its hardly completely safe either.
The whole of the subcontinent isn't paticularly safe atm and the World Cup definetly shouldn't be in Pakistan and even in India I'd have reservations.

 

[King Cricket]

The situation in Sri Lanka is not "completely under control" and LTTE suicide bombers killed 28 civilians while the Army have been shelling civilain ares due to the presents of LTTE fanatics its guerilla warfare like in some areas.
India yesterday had ten policement killed by Maoist rebels so its hardly completely safe either.
The whole of the subcontinent isn't paticularly safe atm and the World Cup definetly shouldn't be in Pakistan and even in India I'd have reservations.

Links please.......

And anyway, you're right. Maoists are really pro-active in some states of India. But not all states. And they mainly reside in the rural areas and the remote villages. Their targets are the policemen and the politicians, they have nothing to do with the common people or the cricketers. They really have no power whatsoever in the big cities. Till now, not a single maoist blast has happened in a mainstream Indian city. These maoists are not really terrorists- they are just some rebels. So, nothing to worry.

 

[SaiSrini]

Pakistan should be dropped at the country that will co-host the 2011 WC. Pakistan's games should be divided between India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ICC should do it quite early.

 

[Bibu07]

Links please.......

And anyway, you're right. Maoists are really pro-active in some states of India. But not all states. And they mainly reside in the rural areas and the remote villages. Their targets are the policemen and the politicians, they have nothing to do with the common people or the cricketers. They really have no power whatsoever in the big cities. Till now, not a single maoist blast has happened in a mainstream Indian city. These maoists are not really terrorists- they are just some rebels. So, nothing to worry.

I stand by it .

No matter what I dont think that Pakistan could be a safer place in 2 years, whereas it would become much more dangerous unless some steps are taken.(no offence)

 

[Cricketdude]

Pakistan should be dropped at the country that will co-host the 2011 WC. Pakistan's games should be divided between India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The ICC should do it quite early.

It should go to Australia. Why shouldn't the best country in the world get a world cup?(best atm)

 

[sami ullah khan]

This whole pole is about pakistan Bashing. There are double standard in world cricket. England were happy to tour india when it faced terrorist attacks that are unparalleled any where in the world. Sri Lanka's tour has shown that Pakistan is as safe as india for cricket. And please do not use this forum for political motives.

 

[King Cricket]

This whole pole is about pakistan Bashing. There are double standard in world cricket. England were happy to tour india when it faced terrorist attacks that are unparalleled any where in the world. Sri Lanka's tour has shown that Pakistan is as safe as india for cricket. And please do not use this forum for political motives.

What political motives?

Anywhere? Unparallel to 9/11? Unparallel to 7/7? Unparallel to the Marriot Hotel bombings? Terrorism is a global problem, my son. No one's "bashing" Pakistan. We are just trying to think logically. England toured India as India is not a terror-infested country like Pakistan. In India the terrorists do not hold open rallies and meetings, neither do they issue warnings and "fatwas" to the other countries, neither do they plan their attacks- In India their only place is behind the bars.

And besides, nothing happened to the Sri Lankan team as the main targets of these morons are the Indians and the westerners, not the Sri Lankan.

 

[sami ullah khan]

What political motives?

Anywhere? Unparallel to 9/11? Unparallel to 7/7? Unparallel to the Marriot Hotel bombings? Terrorism is a global problem, my son. No one's "bashing" Pakistan. We are just trying to think logically. England toured India as India is not a terror-infested country like Pakistan. In India the terrorists do not hold open rallies and meetings, neither do they issue warnings and "fatwas" to the other countries, neither do they plan their attacks- In India their only place is behind the bars.

And besides, nothing happened to the Sri Lankan team as the main target of these morons are the Indians and the westerners, not the Sri Lankan.

Look at your language my Grandson. And you have the audacity to say no political motives. I think you should read your own post to find the answer to that.

 

[King Cricket]

Look at your language my Grandson. And you have the audacity to say no political motives. I think you should read your own post to find the answer to that.

I think my language is absolutely Ok, except for a few grammatical errors.

And anyway, I've gone through my own post again, couldn't find any answer Maybe I'm not intelligent enough :

 

[Highlander999]

If Pakistian is not safe, neither is India. India was the last country to have major terrorist attack. India borders Pakistan so it is easier for terrorists to get access. I wouldn't trust the Indian security forces with my golf clubs let alone my life. Look at the way they cocked up dealing with the recent terrorist attacks. If they want somewhere safe, West Indies, New Zealand, Australia etc are countries which would be safer, hell, I would prefer Bangladesh. India and Pakistan are pretty much in the same boat, the only difference being India is meant to be slightly more democratic and less corrupt.

In no way I am trying to be condecending, but if you were a bit older and looked at it in a bit more of a rational way, instead of national pride blinding you, you would see this.