Aussie cricket has always been known for its exemplary behavior both on and off the field. One more aspect that stands out has been their courage.
For the ignorant, the Aussies have boycotted numerous matches in Srilanka and Pakistan "due to security reasons". Add to this a cowardly whirlwind tour of Zimbabwe in 2006.
In the 1996 world cup, the Australians did not play a single match against Srilanka because of the LTTLE problem. On the outside it might seem sensible but a little thought can show you how paranoid and crazy the kangaroos were.
The LTTLE is an insurgency problem and unlike the Jaish or Lakshar do not target "white skins". Their only attack is Srilankans. One might argue that in the ground Srilankas might also be present, but there was enough security provided which proved to be insufficient for the Aussies. It was at this juncture that (i dont know which commentator) famously asked the Australians to wear bangles.
History repeated itself in 2008 when the Aussies unceremoniously cancelled the Pak tour citing security reasons which would have made the PCB incur huge loses. What beats me is, when George Bush and Condoleesa Rice or even an LK Advani can tour pakistan without fear, why cant the Aussies? I cant find a reason why Lakshar or Jaish or any other organisations would prefer Aussie cricketers as targets over political leaders. Well agreed, there are people who hate the Aussie team more than they hate Bush (yours truly included) but no, not enough to provoke detonators.
Australias future commitments and some comments:
2008
India (away series)
There is so much inflation and that is a big security concern. No we banned logical thinking long ago.
2009
Pakistan (at home)
Mohammad Asif is a drug addict
South Africa (away)
We have many horny players and we DONT want them infected with STDs.
Ashes(away)
There was a minor burglary in rural southampton.
2010
Zimbabwe and Kenya (it no longer matters home or away)
NO WAY. havent u seen blood diamond?
USA(new entry into test cricket)
Their president's name sounds like Osama. We better keep away.
2011
West Indies
Kids no longer play cricket :(, those who play have migrated to India to play in the IPL.
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well yet again u ve come up with some thin interestin. agreed tat they ve boycotted the pak tour! but bringin in family senti s and limitations, more than the individual players hesitation, its the restriction imposed on them i feel has made the players to do wat they actually did. and also, they being far frm pak, i feel they dunno much abt wats really happenin here. they think these ppl bomb any bloody damned guy enterin their place!so.. sorry mate.. its totally a baseless criticism! but i do agree they re infamously popular fr their behaviours on n off the field!
new zealand and england share a border with pakistan?
prob u dunno wats happenin there:)
A nice analysis. I particularly like your predictions on what they may say in the future
lol @ "havent you seen blood diamond?"
:D
sooper
like to point out that foreigners (even embassy staff) have been killed in Sri Lanka. And i would personally support any country who didn't want to play in Zimbabwe. But the rest is baseless yeah.
they wanted a paid holiday. can u blame them?
xgood one there...especially the future predictions and the commentator who asked them to wear bangles was none other than Mr. Tony Greig himself!!
btw u missed out they wont play in Bangladesh too for some God forsaken reason, play games in Australia win them with the help of two more men apart from the 11 and maintain their world beaters status ;)
If you dont like Aussie cricket/crickters it probably implies you re jealous of their achievements machan.
Agreed, their behavior and theatrics at times get a lil bit overboard... But end of the day, all you can do is Sit down and take a bow! You dont win the world cup for fun without a great team... and winning the WC for fun is exactly what they ve been doing!
Winning 16 matches on the trot, Declaring 1st innings with 400 on the board, scoring at 4 an over in test matches are things that only the aussies can do!
Salaam to the great(cocky) aussies!
at sanjay:
not in one plac ein the article have i undermined their achievements, the article is NOT on whether aussies are good cricketers, but on whether they are cowards or no. What kinda sportsmen will refuse to play on flimsy pretexts? do you seriously think the Indian team is safer than an aussie team in Pakistan?
aussie pussy !!!!!
they suck
long live team india!!!
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