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Revoke of Ban !!!
by Ranjit Menon on Jan 08, 2008 04:50 PM

Mates. Now that the ban on Bhajji has been suspended and Bucknor stopped from officiating the next test, we need to find out the circumstances under which Procter handed this judgment to Bhajji.
If it was based only on the words of the Aussie players then we can claim that Procter was racist enough since he did not pass a judgment fairly and that he supported the Aussies. If this can be proved then Procter should be banned as a match referee and labeled a racist.
If any of the Aussie players or officials had influenced the decision they should also be termed as racist and banned with the same judgment as Bhajji. Another allegation that can be made against these characters is that they can also influence matches in future through bookies since this judgment is also part of a influencing mode.
Last but not the least, they way Ponting reacted to the Indian journalist questions on his claim of a "bump catch" of Dhoni shows his arrogant attitude which should invite the wrath of the ICC (since Cricket Australia and the Match referee feel that Aussies and Ponting are playing in the right spirit).
It is high time the Aussies are given a taste of their own medicine. No questions on their power as a cricketing nation but then these players need to understand that they are also the ambassadors of not just their nation but also for the great game of Cricket.

Finally Prem, it would be great if you can find a way your article reaches the Aussie press. If not at least the Inbox o

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