The Cricket Thread

diabloo · 3rd March 2009, 15:21

"The driver of the Sri Lankan team coach said one of the attackers had thrown a grenade under the bus, but it did not detonate."

Apart from SL players, Match referee Chris Broad, umpires Simon Taufel and Steve Davis were in Lahore for the test.

Brabus E V12 · 3rd March 2009, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy

Our dear friend Javed Miandad is an optimist. Quoting him from cricinfo:

The world will have to stay united and fight terrorism. I hope they just don’t say they won’t tour Pakistan. If we do that we will only support the terrorists’ cause."

Dilip Premachandran quoted:

"What sticks in the craw though are the pronouncements from the likes of Javed Miandad. Sanctimonious Statements about not succumbing to the terrorists' agenda would be fine coming from others, not from someone who's related by marriage to one of the subcontinent's most wanted terrorists, Dawood Ibrahim."

Sheeshon ke Mehel mein rehne waale dusro ke gharoon pe mathar nahi mara karte. (Those living in Glass Houses shouldn't hit rocks at other people's houses).

Eddy · 3rd March 2009, 16:08

Well said, but the also claim that one lands terrorist is another lands freedom fighter.

Coming back to the topic, this is a nice read to see the reactions.

Cricinfo - Breaking News - Attack in Lahore

Spitfire · 3rd March 2009, 17:40

They even banned Pakistani players frm playing in IPL.

What a rude awakening, the "terrorists" as shown on TV looked more like some morons given guns to walk around with. They missed a "bus" with a rocket launcher.. There is a saying; you couldnt hit a barn door with a barge pole something...if you are a bad shot.

That country is messed up.

sanjayatarizona · 3rd March 2009, 17:49

Well, it looks like Pakistan has adopted the Indian speciality, the 'Foreign Hand" theory.

Pak hints at Indian involvement in attack on Lanka team-Pakistan-World-The Times of India

diabloo · 3rd March 2009, 17:54

Prior to SL test series. last test played in Pakistan was in October 2007 by SA.
In whole of 2008, they didn't play any test at home, until SL came to their rescue in 2009.

sam_boy · 3rd March 2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

Arjuna Ranatunga is the one behind this tour, he should be sacked first. How dare he risk the lives of the players !

I guess he was sacked couple of months back ... But due to different reasons ..

blueraven316 · 4th March 2009, 00:15

This is really Bad for the Pakistan Government after the Al Qaeda attacks recently in Mumbai which they kept denying of any Pakistani Involvement.

Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com

amohit · 4th March 2009, 00:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by diabloo

"The driver of the Sri Lankan team coach said one of the attackers had thrown a grenade under the bus, but it did not detonate."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

They missed a "bus" with a rocket launcher..

Made in China, I guess.

Regards,

F50 · 4th March 2009, 03:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by amohit

Made in China, I guess.

Regards,

No, you are right. They used same Chinese grenades during Mumbai attacks some of them didnt go off!!

It is really sad to see such thing happening. 12 of them, not even one caught. I really doubt anything is gonna come up in this case. I guess they have already blacklisted the country?

BenjiRoss · 4th March 2009, 06:33

Apparently the Pakistan media is now stating that India is behind the attack as a revenge for Mumbai attacks.

diabloo · 4th March 2009, 08:34

Gunmen firing

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Brave bus driver took off from the shootout spot and drove to the ground

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Tharanga Paranavitana being taken to hospital

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Sri Lankan cricket team airlifted from Gaddafi stadium

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Pakistani security officials invesyigating at the site of the shooting, along with on-lookers

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Passer by picks up a rocket launcher

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Site open to public

esteem_lover · 4th March 2009, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by amohit

Made in China, I guess.

Regards,

The bus is certainly made in china, but did more than it's job in protecting the occupants.

ECM · 4th March 2009, 10:13

There are many things which one cannot swallow
We saw the route in tv coverage,there was a circle and some gardens on both sides of road.One huge stone was lying in that beautiful garden which one of terrorist used as shelter,why it was there?
There was complete absence of public on that road,if traffic was stopped bcoz of player's convoy goint to stadium how these 12 chaps managed to enter in???Why there was no police protections in or around garden area in which we can clearly see them running and firing.
There are many unanswered queries in this saga.

sam_boy · 4th March 2009, 10:14

What a loss for cricket ... NZ team already cancelled their trip to Pak which was scheduled for late 2009. Cricket is facing a tough time first due to recession now terrorism ... My heart goes out for the SL cricketers who were injured. Yesterday in NDTV Attapattu was telling teams should show courage and visit PAK ... Ridiculus .. I guess he is making these kind of statements because he is not playing anymore .. But I wonder if any team will visit there in couple of years ..

Do you think will Indian Govt. allow Paki players to participate in events Organized in India ? IPL and ICL and the big one WC 2011 !!!!! There is a doubt .....

3rd March 2009, 15:21	#5071
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	"The driver of the Sri Lankan team coach said one of the attackers had thrown a grenade under the bus, but it did not detonate." Apart from SL players, Match referee Chris Broad, umpires Simon Taufel and Steve Davis were in Lahore for the test.
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3rd March 2009, 16:08	#5073
Eddy Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 9,410 Thanked: 13,444 Times	Well said, but the also claim that one lands terrorist is another lands freedom fighter. Coming back to the topic, this is a nice read to see the reactions. Cricinfo - Breaking News - Attack in Lahore
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3rd March 2009, 17:40	#5074
Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 775 Times	They even banned Pakistani players frm playing in IPL. What a rude awakening, the "terrorists" as shown on TV looked more like some morons given guns to walk around with. They missed a "bus" with a rocket launcher.. There is a saying; you couldnt hit a barn door with a barge pole something...if you are a bad shot. That country is messed up.
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3rd March 2009, 17:49	#5075
sanjayatarizona BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: "God's own Shaap" Posts: 355 Thanked: 10 Times	Well, it looks like Pakistan has adopted the Indian speciality, the 'Foreign Hand" theory. Pak hints at Indian involvement in attack on Lanka team-Pakistan-World-The Times of India
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3rd March 2009, 17:54	#5076
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Prior to SL test series. last test played in Pakistan was in October 2007 by SA. In whole of 2008, they didn't play any test at home, until SL came to their rescue in 2009.
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4th March 2009, 00:15	#5078
blueraven316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Another Nail in the Pakistan Govt. Coffin This is really Bad for the Pakistan Government after the Al Qaeda attacks recently in Mumbai which they kept denying of any Pakistani Involvement. Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com
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4th March 2009, 06:33	#5081
BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Apparently the Pakistan media is now stating that India is behind the attack as a revenge for Mumbai attacks.
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4th March 2009, 08:34	#5082
diabloo BANNED Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 1,480 Thanked: 17 Times	Gunmen firing . Brave bus driver took off from the shootout spot and drove to the ground . Tharanga Paranavitana being taken to hospital . Sri Lankan cricket team airlifted from Gaddafi stadium . Pakistani security officials invesyigating at the site of the shooting, along with on-lookers . Passer by picks up a rocket launcher . Site open to public
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4th March 2009, 10:13	#5084
ECM BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 226 Thanked: 15 Times	There are many things which one cannot swallow We saw the route in tv coverage,there was a circle and some gardens on both sides of road.One huge stone was lying in that beautiful garden which one of terrorist used as shelter,why it was there? There was complete absence of public on that road,if traffic was stopped bcoz of player's convoy goint to stadium how these 12 chaps managed to enter in???Why there was no police protections in or around garden area in which we can clearly see them running and firing. There are many unanswered queries in this saga.
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4th March 2009, 10:14	#5085
sam_boy BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: OD10 -> KA-01 Posts: 226 Thanked: 156 Times View My Garage	What a loss for cricket ... NZ team already cancelled their trip to Pak which was scheduled for late 2009. Cricket is facing a tough time first due to recession now terrorism ... My heart goes out for the SL cricketers who were injured. Yesterday in NDTV Attapattu was telling teams should show courage and visit PAK ... Ridiculus .. I guess he is making these kind of statements because he is not playing anymore .. But I wonder if any team will visit there in couple of years .. Do you think will Indian Govt. allow Paki players to participate in events Organized in India ? IPL and ICL and the big one WC 2011 !!!!! There is a doubt .....
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