But I feel like doing this post like the science answer, to a question which asked us to enlist the salient features of a particular topic. So like wise, here I go,
- Pakistan Cricket Board is the only sporting body which might make us feel, Suresh Kalmadi is not such bad guy. If that is an overstatement, at least it makes us feel that BCCI is not the biggest fool. (But, they are close second)
- Not just the sporting body, many Indian Cricket fans would be grateful to the Almighty for players like even Ravinder Jadeja rather than Salman Butt or Mohammad Asif. (We prefer you being paid only once for under-performance)
- Many Indians are happy that it is not happening to us and many people are more happy that it is happening to the Pakistanis. (Theory is if Pakistan Cricket is isolated it will save our nation from mourning during a loss to them)
- Indian media is sad, they were not able to break the story! (just imagine the TRPs!)
- We have to be happy that even are politicians are smarter than theirs! After a scam, Pakistani politicians have jumped the gun, unlike their Indian counterparts who would have dragged the issue for so long that everyone would have lost interest. (And our politicians give better excuses as well)
- Excuses remind me, a Pakistani news papers claims that it is R&AW (Indian counter intelligence agency) which has framed these young cricketers! Now, isn't that a clear over-estimation of what the lethargic agency can do! (But, I am sure R&AW would more than eager to claim the credit for it)
- Not just the sensational media, even Pakistan High Commissioner to United Kingdom has blamed it completely on India. From, lack of law and order in that country to a economy in dire state to terrorism to now match fixing, everything is India's fault. I am dreading the day they blame India for inflicting the pain of having Zardari as their President. (Indian policy makers would never do anything against Pakistan, they are busy messing up their own country)
- A corrective theory to counter this menace being put forth is, betting should be legalised. The logic is if you cannot stop it, it would be better to earn taxes from it. Next in line for the demand of legalisation are match fixing, loot, extortion. (Logic is the same as the previous one)
- And finally the most funniest part, President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari said he will punish these corrupt players. I say funny because he in his country has caught on the name Mr. 10% for his corrupt ways. (Javed Miandad who's son is married to Dawood Ibrahim's daughter has also said he is ready to help Pakistan cricket)
- To sum it up, Pakistani cricket was in already a Fix, it needy some heavy duty Fixing but instead the players have indulged in Match Fixing! (sad no? I know!)
Till then be happy and spread the cheer ! . . . . . nP
