First let us understand one thing: During last WC Ponting used Graphite coated, fiber Bat which made the Hard-ball into soft too quickly (without actually having to hit very hard). Once the ball gets soft, it becomes easier for batsmen and bowlers were at the receiving end for no fault of theirs. Even edges are carried over to the fence without much difficulty.
Consequently, ICC had asked Indian, SL and Pakistan players from using their respective bats and even slapped fine, whereas Ponting was allowed to hit his (in)famous 140 in the WC Finals.
Second, Gilchrist did not use this Squash ball in the entire WC which is not by any means an accident! Gilchrist was very shaky and he badly needed a big innings like this to even cement his place in the side (which he acknowledged later). So he chose WC finals so that no one can blame him in his next game which can only be after the WC! Even the WC finals his innings was the only difference between the two teams! Inspite of that he lost balance and threw his bat once during his innings.
It may not be cheat but certainly unethical because they used this tactically. If he is really innocent he should have tried this during one of the round-robin matches.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by niki surabi on May 08, 2007 09:58 PM Permalink
Gilly came out openly as to how he innovated. He could have kept it a secret. We are like the crabs in the pond, always trying to pull the other down by finding fault with any & every thing. This attitude wont take us far. Gavaskar typified this negative spirit at the start of the world cup & blamed the Australians. He got it from Ponting. Now we are following our legend.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Kiran Tauro on May 08, 2007 10:14 PM Permalink
I agree. It might not be mere coincidence that he used it only in the final. But then again, it is unlikely that the squash ball had really changed the course of the game. If Gilly had failed (again) someone else would have raised their game most probably.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by jimmy thomas on May 09, 2007 01:33 AM Permalink
hey Mr.Fool, if Gilly and the aussies indeed wanted this as a tactic and was unethical,then why should Gilly tell about it in the first place? he could have easily hidden this fact, and nobody would have even known about this unnecessary issue. some people where kerchiefs and other stuff, for superstitious things, so will you say that is also cheating. comeon dude, grow up and get a life... you are not even worthy to live in this world...get lost forever...
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Loser The Indian on May 09, 2007 12:31 PM Permalink
No one told about when Pakistani bowlers used their nails so that they get better out of the ball but it eventually came out, is it not?
Gilchrist clearly mentioned that he did use it for enhancing his grip. Mind you, he had failed in previous outings and opted to use it only during the finals!
He clearly knew taken this to his advantage. Even Hydan, Ponting etc...struggling in the middle during the finals. Let us not forget that.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by dude man on May 08, 2007 09:53 PM Permalink
hahaha,...dude atleast try to spell your name properly,...u r such a looser cant even spell your first name....lol hahaha
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Loser The Indian on May 08, 2007 10:23 PM Permalink
Great insight! Finally took so long to find spelling mistake! Must be an OZ with such a leve of IQ while discussing with your view points
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by dude man on May 08, 2007 10:27 PM Permalink
hahaha,,,,the fact still remains u r looser by name ...born looser......hahaha
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Sanjeev Koganti on May 09, 2007 12:35 AM Permalink
I agree with u that it is unethical. Whether it is cheating or not depends on if he broke the rules or not, if there were rules for such things at the time.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Kartikey Soni on May 08, 2007 11:10 PM Permalink
have u ever played cricket buddy ? its easy to hit a hard ball and not a soft ball soft ball has to be hit with far more power to get the same result.
RE:Close to cheat but certainly unethical
by Loser The Indian on May 08, 2007 11:18 PM Permalink
It is very easy to hit the hardball but when it is easy to bowl as well! You just ask any batsmen in the world whether they would prefer face hard-ball or soft-ball? You can find your level of cricketing genious?
