2 foolproof suggestions: 1. Each country to compile a "database" of insults that are culturally inappropriate. All contracted players to be sent on a one week training course before series to educate them. 1 warning, then a suspended sentence, then a formal ban.
2. Given this is difficult and probably stupid, turn the stump mics up throughout a match and ban all forms of sledging.
As highlighted by Steve Waugh and a number of INdians, this appears to be a cultural issue - so only one foolproof way to deal with it.
RE:Sledging
by on Jan 08, 2008 08:07 PM Permalink
I tried to reply but somehow got done for abuse.
My response effectively said that there is no need for Hogg to be sorry IF AND ONLY IF he was not aware that the b word was culturally so offensives to Indians. I would be amazed if this was the case, since we use the b word as a term of endearment in Australian slang.
For the 10th time today, as per my earlier post, I've suggested that players be educated what is off limits and if they cross the line, warn them, suspend a sentence, then ban them for a third offence (all relative to severity of course). Cheers Michael
RE:Sledging
by Narasimhan K V on Jan 08, 2008 09:21 PM Permalink
That is exactly the respect or disrespect, Indians, attach to "Monkey", unfortunately our ancestor or a god to us.
Do not blow it big.
Do not make sledging a weapon to say that is the way to play cricket hard.
RE:RE:Sledging
by raj on Jan 08, 2008 08:14 PM Permalink
the word monkey is uttered by common people who are oblivious to cricket. if that B word is similarly used, symonds and australians should put up with it, much like how indians can henceforth put up with the b word
RE:Sledging
by Nitin Murali on Jan 08, 2008 08:35 PM Permalink
That seems to me to be a ridiculous suggestion! Database of acceptable words?? Seriously?? Why and how is it ever 'acceptable' to taunt another human being with the absolutely ridiculous idea of 'mental disintegration'? Do we really need that in cricket? Isn't cricket far more exciting without all that? Just ban sledging! Fine the people who do...End of story. But wait...I am sure the ICC would never do that...
RE:Sledging
by on Jan 08, 2008 08:44 PM Permalink
Nitin
I think you missed the sarcasm in my initial post - my point raised at "2" was that such an idea (of a database) is stupid and impractical, therefore you either put up with it, or turn the mics up and ban it all!
