Riaz, Watson charged by ICC for Code of Conduct violation
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) charged Wahab Riaz and Shane Watson on Friday for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Pakistan vs. Australia quarter-final, which the Australian team won.
According to DawnNews, if players admit their wrongdoing, they are generally let off with a warning. But it is uncertain what kind of action will be taken against the two cricketers.
The ICC will announce on Saturday what ─ if any ─ action will be taken against them for the violation.
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Riaz, during an aggressive bowling spell, peppered Watson with a series of short-pitched deliveries and sarcastically applauded, even blowing the 33-year-old a kiss at one stage.
There was also an exchange of words between the two players.
Read more: That was some really nasty stuff, Watson says of Wahab's spell
Riaz told SkySports earlier: “We watched how the Australia guys play and had a chat before the game and put plans in place. I knew Watson was not so good with short balls so I knew I had to attack. The plans were successful at times but unfortunately we could not win the game.”
Following the match, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq hailed the fiery Riaz's performance.
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| Wahab Riaz screams after Shane Watson was dropped in the outfield. ─ Reuters |
“He bowled his heart out and was a different kind of bowler throughout this tournament. I have never seen a bowler bowling like that and if that catch had been taken who knows what could have happened?”
Watson would have been caught out during Riaz's bowling spell, had Rahat Ali been able to hold on to the ball at deep-square leg.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:19pm
GOOD... They must be disciplined .
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Mar 20, 2015 07:23pm
Come on ICC. Watson didn't complain - Wahab didn't either. What's your problem? You should first charge your president Mustafa Kamal who brought to game into disrepute by alleging that Quarter Final was 'pre-arranged' perhaps just to win some brownie points and sensational headlines in the Bangladeshi media.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:27pm
What about Mitchell Stark and him doing the same to Wahab?
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Mar 20, 2015 07:30pm
But did Watson do or say something nasty? May be I missed it on TV.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:32pm
Wahab has my respect - even Watson admitted in his interview that he was v lucky tonight.
Clark said - it was one of the most furious attack in all forms of the game.
At the end - tonight Australia didn't win , Pakistan lost. Catches win matches, n Pakistan dropped two dollies.
Congrats Australia. We will come back stronger with super glue on our hands :)
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Mar 20, 2015 07:33pm
Dropping catches... Disappointed.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:33pm
If they produce spice in the game why they should be charged.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:37pm
Wahab Riaz this guy played his heart out. Stupid fielders messed it up. Wonderful exhibition of fast, rather extreme hostile fast bowling. Quality pace would kill any batters. The theory that Aussies play short ball is sheer rubbish. All batsmen struggle against GOOD short pitched stuff.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:44pm
Awesome bowling. With him Junaid and Mohammad Amir we potentially have a fearful attack for the future.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:46pm
What did they do wrong? Dont curb the beauty of fast bowling with aggressiveness. Haven't Aussies been doing for years what Wahab did today?
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Mar 20, 2015 07:47pm
ICC needs to chill out. It was a competitive game. There was no swearing between the players. The bowler and the batsman were trying to get under the skin of each other but in a competitive manner.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:48pm
@Waqar Jan No Australia won - check the statitsics! Australia has reached 6 of the 10 finals in WC. No team comes close. Pakistan lost because their fielding and batting is below standard.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:49pm
I certainly hope Mian Waqar Younis is happy with his performance as a coach and selector. We all know how the players did as a team. But we will all wonder what could have been had they selected "Fawad Alam" in the team.
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Mar 20, 2015 07:49pm
Pakistan batting and fielding was bit disappointing but Wahab Riaz won milions of hearts today and about his aggression i can say this man gave Australians a taste of their own medicine on their own pitch.Hats off
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Mar 20, 2015 07:50pm
Winning teams have scored over three hundred runs target for opposition to chase. Pakistan could hardly manage two hundred runs, not a winning target. They deserve to lose!!
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Mar 20, 2015 08:04pm
Rahat Ali dropped one of the easiest possible catches.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:04pm
@Superkaif That future unfortunately is four years away and the fans will have to wait four years for another 1992. Shame on our fielding coach. There was no excuse to drop those two catches except nervousness and insufficient practice.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:04pm
Wondering no body is talking about Mitch Strac who started the sledging with Wahab?
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Mar 20, 2015 08:05pm
Pakistan team was comparatively weaker than our previous world cups' teams but still our players especially bowlers put in huge fight. They really need commending.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:07pm
ICC needs to man up!! This is the least of what happens when men compete/play sports.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:12pm
Wahab is a true fighter. I feel really bad that he is playing in a team which mainly consists of immature, selfish and over rated players. For the first time Misbah said something true that he has not seen a bowler bowling like Wahab. Wahab you are my hero.!!
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Mar 20, 2015 08:16pm
Good Luck Pakistan for future tie ups!
Bowling still remains a strength for you.
Unfortunately, you guys did not concentrate on your batting and fielding.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:19pm
Great behavior of Pakistani sports ambassadors. Recently it was hockey team in India & now this? Sportsmen should win and loose in a cool and calm approach, The everyday culture of our lives shows up on the field in success or in failure. No wonder Pakistanis are not wanted any where.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:24pm
Fast Furious bowling by Wahab. Aussies getting a taste of their own medicine.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:28pm
I think all of India was cheering for Pakistan, thanks to the magic spell of Wahab Riaz. Aggression is a part of game. Both the players were well within their limit. ICC doesn't need to meddle in every matter.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:31pm
Well bowled wahab. I loved your spell and agression. ICC code of conduct is only for brown skin. Bravo from Indian fan.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:34pm
I am an Indian fan and I support Wahab Riaz. Australian and English bowlers do it all the time and never warned.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:34pm
Wahab the man!
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Mar 20, 2015 08:34pm
What nonsense! How about disciplining Mitch Starc?
Well done Wahab! If he does get fined, PCB should pick up the tab. The only Pak player who looked like a match winner.
This sucks! Was looking for an Indo-Pak rematch.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:37pm
wahab riaz won our hearts with his aggression. love this guy.
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Mar 20, 2015 08:42pm
Why was Starc spaired a punishment because he is the one who started it when Wahab Riaz was batting, the sarcastic applause and etc
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Mar 20, 2015 08:46pm
@Ahmer fielding coach? I thought our beloved Afridi and Akmal and Shehzad helped put an end to that one. Did he not quit?
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Mar 20, 2015 08:46pm
Respect for WR. he has come of age in the last few months or so. Imagine Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Amir, Irfan, Rahat Ali and Junaid Khan in one team on fast Australian track. What a sight that would be - 5 immensely talented left arm fast bowlers on a fast wicket. Bring back test cricket :))
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Mar 20, 2015 08:50pm
@ameed
We have very good teams from Pakistan. Never a below average team like this. Fans across the border from Pakistan expected too much from this team. Try to evolve a young side with good captain . Support the team. Do not accuse or discredit the team. All the best for WC-19 .... S. Srinivasaraghavan Mysore India
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Mar 20, 2015 08:53pm
ICC should look into matters which are important for Cricket. and there are many which must be taken care.
The Riaz-Watson furry was cooled soon after the match was over. Riaz hugged Watson and Watson has no ire against Riaz.
then what's the fuss?
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Mar 20, 2015 08:54pm
@ZX Wahab was the most devasting spell of the World Cup till now
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Mar 20, 2015 09:02pm
won't be surprised if wahab is banned for ten matches and shane watson given just a warning
kudos to big three
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Mar 20, 2015 09:05pm
@Riaz u earn the respect man!!!
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Mar 20, 2015 09:10pm
@Waqar Jan Australia NZ deserve world cup much more than other team .So I don't think results are otherwise.Pakistan ODI batting might improve with better batsman at top of order and middle order.It's likely look Sarfraz Ahmed might be we looking towards in future in life after Misbah.Bowling quarter is fine and Amir is going to provide much needed edge which already looking polished enough.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:10pm
Wait. So he was fined for sarcastically applauding the batsman??
They would have preferred him to knock his head off and not show restraint, I guess.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:11pm
@Superkaif Pakistan should stick to this bowling combination.Irfan need to realize that without fitness cricket is not right sport for him.Joel Garner was tall too and Morkel has been playing cricket for ages now.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:12pm
@Good Pakistani Girl It happens in cricket,even best of fielder does.Had Pakistani batsman scored runs things would have been different story altogether.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:13pm
Sadly it was 1 Pakistani against 11 Aussies. Contributions from other Pakistani bowlers, all batsmen and the fielding in general, was abysmal.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:15pm
I am staunch supporter of India, and was watching Wahab's spell in the Airport tv. I was the last person to board the flight , after my name was called twice!! Simply wonderful! ICC are losers and pansies if they fine him , I believe.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:17pm
Wahab is an excellent bowler & player. He really bowled very well & gave it everything. He should be acknowledged & appreciated. Shame on the poor fielding. Pak should defend him from ever biased ICC.
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Mar 20, 2015 09:18pm
@Superkaif What are these good bowlers fearful of?!
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Mar 20, 2015 09:36pm
Congratulation winner Australian team . . .
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Mar 20, 2015 09:46pm
I wanted Australia to win the match but not like this. The real contest was between aus and wahab riaz and Wahab won hands down. Congrats Wahab
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Mar 20, 2015 09:56pm
What a wonderful spell from Wahab,deserved better.It was always going to be up-hill battle with such a small total.Australia deserve full credit for their bowling ,batting & fielding .Pakistan were missing Irfan, Ajmal,Hafeez & Junaid.Great preformence under the circumstances.You all made us proud boys.Best of luck to all remaining teams.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:01pm
ICC is over reacting. It was nothing so serious that it needs to be censored. The reactions were in fitness of the things and situation. Must say Wahab Riaz bowled superb. Full credit to him and the guy was pure unlucky to have not picked more wickets. And credit also to Watson for hanging in facing some extremely hostile bowling spell. Good cricket all around.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:01pm
wahab respect. i am from india, and always admired some the fast bowlers from pakistan, the only place in south east asia where u get genuine fast bowlers, who can forget wasim a true gentle man off the field and an aggressive self on.
must say throughly enjoyed wahabs bowling, an asian giving it back to the aussie and left them shivering in their boots. such a dissapointment that u guys can't support this brave heart by holding on the simplest of chances offered. anyways would tune in to watch wahab whereever he plays. thanks again.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:02pm
Riaz was awesome.
He has won many fans in India and all over the world.
Dude, we will be watching you with great interest.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:06pm
The loss doesn't matter. Wahab bai, you have earned respect among the top of the world. What a spell. It was like a talented artist at work. Those overs would be eternally etched in people's memory. Salute from other side of the fence.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:08pm
Pakistan team may be out of the world cup but Wahab Riaz won the hearts of millions with his wholehearted performance. He gave back as good as he got to the Aussies and made them dance too. If only his team had given him adequate support. Congratulations Wahab!
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Mar 20, 2015 10:12pm
@varinder sidhu Absolutely true. Riaz was just too good. And put all Aussie batsman on the mat. It was nice to see the Aussie struggling against some good quality pace bowling and short pitch deliveries.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:15pm
I really wish Pakistan had won today. And what a bowling performance by wahab. If only he had got the same support from his fielders.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:15pm
@azmat This is nothing new. Sledging, gesticulting etc are the 12th man on the field for Australia. And Wahab did very right in giving them a taste of their own medicine in any and everyway, including some excellent short pitched deliveries.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:22pm
instead of watson, starc should have been charged.........
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Mar 20, 2015 10:22pm
@AXH I agree. That was probably the best competitive moment in this world cup so far. Just warn and let go, shouldn't be penalized.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:25pm
Pakistan has the best talent of all countries, it's a nation apart, but let down very badly by Management politics. Riaz performance was a delight to see. He and Watson shook hands after the game on the pitch.
The catch drops showed poor practice and technique, not concentrating and withstanding the pressure.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:26pm
It started with the Australian players who have been mumbling all evening. They make these plans during match preparations on how to effect the mentality of the opposition see Merv Hughes interview for proof. So if the ICC really need to breach someone perhaps they should start with the Aussie Slip corridor and M Starc.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:27pm
The players gave it all..they can only play to the best of their ability. If anyone is to blame its the PCB.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:34pm
I love this kind of thrill in cricket. Competitive and all out attack to get your opponent down is part of every other sport these days. If ICC becomes so sensitive about these small things, people will loose interest in the game. Let them who they are..
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Mar 20, 2015 10:43pm
I didn't watch the match. But Wahab got my respect. I was just now checking at cricinfo commentary, how India escaped from the Pak Pace attack. Any punishment upon Wahab is unfair.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:44pm
The verbal exchange was all in good fun and was very much needed for this kind of game. No one got hurt and both the players embraced each other at the end of the game. Both showed respect while the heat was on.
Why fine them?
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Mar 20, 2015 10:47pm
wonderful fair work from Wahab Riaz never seen such a class bowling spell by
any other bowler any world cup match till today.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:48pm
before fining these two players don't you think what starc did was also provoking.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:48pm
Wahab Riaz is a fast bowler. It is in the nature of fast bowlers to be aggressive. He bowled his heart out for his country. He deserves our respect. ICC should not behave in a petty manner. From India, total and absolute respect for Wahab Riaz. He is SHER DIL.
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Mar 20, 2015 10:56pm
what did Watson do, i only saw Wahab was acting like a 10 year old. Anyways he was superb as far as his bowling is concerned and could have won the match for Pak had his team mates not let him down.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:06pm
I remember seeing Johnson saying something to Wahab and Wahab goes on to complaint to the umpire. The umpire just asks the players to keep playing and asks them to just keep quiet. If Wahab did the same thing as Johnson, why is Wahab being charged? Aussies deserve this aggression. They take the sub continent teams for granted.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:18pm
Shane Watson got taste of his own medicine.. I am Indian but has been admirer of Wahab Riaz since 2011 semis...
Hard luck Pak. End of boom boom career for Afridi and probably couple of others too. Thanks for wonderful cricket memories...
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Mar 20, 2015 11:18pm
They should also charge Starc as well !
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Mar 20, 2015 11:20pm
"Riaz, Watson charged by ICC for Code of Conduct violation". Who cares; it was the most entertaining fast bowling spell most of us saw since Wasim Akram's 92 final one. Proud of it!
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Mar 20, 2015 11:21pm
While Wahab's bowling was good, his blowing kisses etc were unbecoming and were of no use since they did not rattle Watson. I doubt if Australia will invite a Pakistani team any time soon.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:22pm
Why should Wahab the great booked or punished. Starc & Watson started it. They should be punished. Shame on Biased ICC.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:27pm
Riaz has proved himself on the world stage. BCCI should give him a chance in IPL in the interest of game of cricket.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:28pm
An Australian getting bullied like this by Wahab was somehow very satisfying to see... Good job Wahab
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Mar 20, 2015 11:32pm
This clearly shows that ICC personnel were not watching the match. It should be Starc first and then Wahab. I think Watson showed really good sportman spirit and didn't react. It all ended up nicely so ICC really don't need to overreact here.
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Mar 20, 2015 11:41pm
@Harman "what did Watson do, i only saw Wahab was acting like a 10 year old"
watch this
http://www.starsports.com/cricket/videos/vod/video=icc-cricket-world-cup-2015-australia-pakistan-wahab-riaz-takes-shane-watson-with-pace-and-bounce/index.html
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Mar 20, 2015 11:55pm
Game over , and just accept it and start to work rather to waste time in useless issues
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Mar 20, 2015 11:56pm
Hey wait wait wait,,,,, till 26
Kohli will b there to take wahab's revange,,,,,,,,
Now wait for kohli v jhonson
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Mar 21, 2015 12:06am
this is what wahab said
"When I was batting Watson just came up to me and said, 'Are you holding a bat?' And that was going through my mind," Wahab later said. "I let him know that even he is having the bat, but he couldn't touch the ball"
proud of you man!
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Mar 21, 2015 12:08am
@Javed USA pakistani are wanting everywhere because of their brilliance look all over in most of the teams pakistani are playing. people like you just try to please your white friends. You didn't see what starc and watson and Johnson were doing shame on you
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Mar 21, 2015 12:22am
I am a Indian. First fine Starc, Watson and while you are at it, ban Warner. This is all David Richardson and his team which is still full of the Anglos.
Aussies messed with a wrong guy. I just wish Wahab had got some more support from rest of the team and defeated them.
A Ind-Pak semi would have been so much better.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:31am
When I see PK players practice they are casual, laughing, relaxed, sitting on the grass but when I see world class teams like AUS, NZ and even India they have intense sessions like military drills. You miss a catch you do 100 pushups and 10 laps. PK has forever been lousy fielders, 1-2 misplays changes a game completely. `its like having Virat, Watson or De Villers bat twice. Killers absolute killers. PK has to take cricketing more seriously and professionally. Teams like SA steal your wickets with diving catches, PK gives wickets by dropping catches.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:32am
If there is any Pakistan left by that time.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:38am
Wahab my heart is with you am from India. Today i loved your bowling so much. After you get back to Pakistan please give one tight one to Mr Rahat Ali. Such a sab thing he was not able to catch a simple one. If that catch was there sure you should have won today.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:39am
I would love that Wahab Riaz is given the captaincy of the cricket team for all formats as a superb fighter and the fittest person in the team.
He will bring wonders to Pakistan cricket.Waqar,Moin and all others must go home and Wasim Akram to lead instead of them.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:43am
Excellent fast bowling Wahab Riyas. Thouroughly enjoyed it. Let down by some ordinary fielding and batting.
Cricket fan from India.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:44am
Hail wahab. At least we can see the aggression of fast bowler like waqar, wasim n shoaib.
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Mar 21, 2015 12:59am
Kudos to wahab. Aussies deserve the taste of their own medicine.
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Mar 21, 2015 01:15am
This kind of incidents do happen in important games and it should not be taken that seriously. Charging the players for violating the code of conduct by ICC is not fair. This is nothing but an easy way of making money similar to that of the Police Department in a Third World Country for minor Traffic Violations. Players do exchange harsh words on the field but they are always friendly with each other once the incidence is over. Will the ICC prove what improvement they have achieved in the behavior of the players by imposing such penalties?
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Mar 21, 2015 01:23am
Take a Bow Wahab Riaz... This was the most sensational display of fast bowling in the last decade. Deadly... Wish India had 1 fast bowler like u. But we are happy with Shame and Yadav at this point! Thanks for the pure entertainment.
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Mar 21, 2015 01:35am
Well on-field umpires should have stepped in. If the umpires can't control the game then what is the point of them being in there. They should be able to warn the players and on second offense should be able to kick them out. It all started when Starc started chatting and mocking wahab. That got wahab fired up, but on the positive side saw one of the best fast balling spell on Adelaide batting wicket. Way to go wahab!!! All is not lost last night.
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Mar 21, 2015 01:43am
For the first time i as a Indian supported Pakistan , cheered for them , what a bowling Wahab , win or lose you won our hearts..
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Mar 21, 2015 01:49am
Pakistan lost because of top order batsmen played poor shots and also because of two dropped catches. It was a good game I thoroughly enjoyed watching it live in Adelaide.
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Mar 21, 2015 02:00am
Good going Wahab. That is exactly how you should reciprocate.
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Mar 21, 2015 02:37am
How awesome was Wahab!!! Pakistan team with half their players missing and so many problems really gave the top team in the world a run for their money. For all our batting riches, we indians (at least I do ) yearn for such a demonic fast bowler. Batsmen ki phat gayi thi kal. Koi jawaab nahi tha.
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Mar 21, 2015 03:17am
back in the days, a player would let his bowl or bat talk, now they just taunt each other trying to get a false reaction. sure wahab had a good spell going for him but taking on batsman like that, well not very professional I must say.
It will also be interesting to see how Indians behave during the semis. Good luck to India though, last Asians in the game.
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Mar 21, 2015 03:44am
if we had more mature batsman down the order we could have set up higher target.
everyone likes afiridi - i dont know why. Afridi has been such a failure for so many years. never scores runs when needed, never cared about the country's situation in a game and have a controlled managed innings. Always blind hittin.g if we had some good sensible batsmen - we would have given more time for bowlers to defend it. i feel sad for Wahab. What a waste of talent ..
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Mar 21, 2015 03:56am
Thank you India for your unconditional support and inspiring words for Wahab Riaz, as a Pakistani I assure my Indian friends Pakisyani's will reciprocate in a similar manner by supporting India in the remaining matches. GOOD LUCK INDIA
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Mar 21, 2015 04:21am
I admire Wahab. The Lion tried to give a fitting reply. I am sad 2 catches were dropped. Cricket is a gentleman's game. After facing all the odds, Pakistan team still fought back. Hats off to you Misbah for your cool and matured leadership. The convicts were sent to Australia.
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Mar 21, 2015 04:33am
Wahab wah..what a bowling bro you steal the show and won all cricket lovers in the world.. bravo..iam indian fan for you....congrats for your fight against austrralia
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Mar 21, 2015 04:48am
We should farewell the iconic players of Pakistani cricket Misbah ul Haq and Shahid Afridi with good words as both of them have major contributions to our cricket.
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Mar 21, 2015 05:15am
The incident is being blown out of proportions.
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Mar 21, 2015 05:16am
IT was fascinating to watch Wahab Riaz bowl. Haven't seen this kind of fiery bowling in a way ( Mitch Johnson against England comes to mind). was really wishing that Pakistan win the match to have another crack at India v/s Pakistan- would have been something!
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Mar 21, 2015 05:16am
Wahab only if you have been playing for captain like dhoni or kapil dev, you da man salute to you
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Mar 21, 2015 05:21am
@Javed USA Utter rubbish. I am Indian in Australia and have met so many good Pakistanis here. the way Wahab bolwed would have won Pakistan a lot of respect! Passion and giving it your 100% is equally, if not more, important as remaining cool, calm and (in my opinion) insipid. IF you want, try giving something your 100% with full passion and then remain emotionally detached.
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Mar 21, 2015 06:25am
Why Watson? If at all you have to balance it then Australian Starc should have been penalised.
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Mar 21, 2015 08:10am
Yesterday Most Indians were supporting Pakistan. Unfortunately there batting collapesed. Missing catches is a part of cricket. Best Wishes..
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Mar 21, 2015 11:30am
What about Mustafa Kamal..?????????
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Mar 21, 2015 11:53am
Pakistan team must increase their batting power.......This game was won by australia due the lack ability in batsman...
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Mar 21, 2015 12:19pm
The best and the most fierce spell I have seen and the whole world has witnessed on the discourteous aussie soil.
What a reply Wahab...You made the whole sub continent proud...buddy
Excellent is an understatement..!
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Mar 21, 2015 12:31pm
Wahab, what a bowler and what a spell. Never seen anything like that in my life. Never seen such spell from Imran, Waqar, Akram, sarfraj during their era. Wish the fielding was better to support such top notch and fiery effort from Wahab. Simply spectacular spell. Wahab has become new "Fawad Khan" of Pakistan Cricket. I consider myself lucky to have witnessed such missiles thrown by Wahab which blew away terrified Aussies. Can anyone help me in getting the clip of Wahab spell ( since Star sports already banned it on you tube due to copyright issues). Let me know friends. Milan
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Mar 21, 2015 02:20pm
@Sarah In sports there is no "ifs" & "buts".
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Mar 21, 2015 02:25pm
I am from India and I do not find Wahab Riaz behaviour offensive or out of spirit of the game.
Mitchell Starc should have been punished. He played his heart out and play to win.
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Mar 21, 2015 02:28pm
Riaz I really appreciate your game and revenge spirit.
U shows them that only they r not in the world that they can tease any player
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Mar 21, 2015 02:30pm
Good to see Riaz give it to those Aussies. I was happy to see the way Riaz almost tormented Watson.
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Mar 21, 2015 03:13pm
Yesterday most Indians were supporting Pakistan sounds like a joke. But true they wanted it easy in the Semis, I doubt they would have if Pakistan had won...
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Mar 21, 2015 03:35pm
it was spectacular bowling, and drama, my opinion of Wahab as a bowler rose as he went through the competition. But yesterday he was outstanding.
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Mar 21, 2015 04:28pm
Hats off to Wahab what a spell
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Mar 21, 2015 07:55pm
As an Indian supporter. I think Riaz is one of the best cricketers of this world cup. Not only his performance in the field, his interview after the game is commendable. We all should appreciate a sportsman like Riaz.
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Mar 21, 2015 10:08pm
What else can they do?
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Mar 22, 2015 01:00am
I think cricket fans who were entertained by some of the best fast bowling in recent memory should pitch in to pay the fine at least on behalf of Wahab if not both. What a spell. Let the ball do the talking. His gestures were harmless and in any case was retaliating to being provoked. As an Indian I thoroughly enjoyed Wahab giving it back. Way to go!
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Mar 22, 2015 02:27am
The best and consistent attacking bowling I have ever seen.
Gentlemen game should be played by gentlemen, but as it is not for some time.
As the Australians are no gentemen, then one as to give them the same dose that they give the others. Anway there was nothing much in it.
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Mar 22, 2015 08:13am
Ohh this is so childish every cricket fan would have really enjoyed watching them contest ..what ICC want players should put finger on their lips while playing....
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Mar 22, 2015 08:18am
I am with Wahab what a spell.what a bowler thoroughly enjoyed.....ICC baised against Brown skin
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Mar 22, 2015 01:38pm
solemnly, im much disappointed whatever had happend today between both. both are gud gents so issue should be resolvd soon.
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Mar 22, 2015 01:45pm
@Saima ohh
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Mar 22, 2015 04:36pm
Dear Bro We Are Always With You
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Mar 22, 2015 05:33pm
i am Indian but i liked bolwling attack by wahab to Australia in last match.. excellent he is future Washim bhai..
ICC should not charge penalty to him... he is complete gentleman.
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Mar 23, 2015 08:14pm
The real Pakistani hero is Rahat Ali who didi his best to make sure team is defeated and comes home quickly. Wonderful work by Pakistani fielders, they set a high standard.
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Mar 23, 2015 08:15pm
Wondering no body is talking about Mitch Strac who started the sledging with Wahab?
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Mar 24, 2015 01:47am
Aussies can sledge players to no limit, ICC wont say a word. It is as though they're the only ones born with the right to sledge. When other teams do it, ICC comes to their rescue
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Mar 24, 2015 06:21pm
ICC continues its double standards. If Whitey sledges or intimidates, its part of the game. If others do it, thats indiscipline.
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