Drastic action has been meted on four top Pakistan players
Top Pakistan stars Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan have been told they cannot represent their country again.
The Pakistan Cricket Board’s inquiry into the tour of Australia found the pair had been involved in “infighting which… brought down the whole team”.
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan and Shoaib Malik each face one-year bans and big fines.
Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal and Umar Akmal also face heavy fines while their conduct will be strictly monitored during a six-month probationary period.
The PCB has implemented the recommendations of an inquiry committee formed to evaluate Pakistan’s dismal performance against Australia during the winter, when they lost all nine internationals.
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For all those who wondered….I know my wife and I did……
A fascinating story you may not have heard. . .
The (odd-looking?) bouquet of flowers presented to each medalist on the podium – 1,800 in all – are all the same, made up of green spider mums with hypericum berries surrounded by leather-leaf fern, monkey grass, and aspidistra leaves.
What’s really interesting? They’re all made by Just Beginning Flowers, a non-profit company in Surrey that employs women who are just out of prison, abused, fighting addiction, or with special needs, and teaches them how to be florists.
Really miss those great games!! What emotions and memories!
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One of the best moments in Canadian Sport!!!
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“We do a pretty good job of stealing players from other countries and I think their fans deserve a chance to see a tournament like this,” said Team USA head coach Ron Wilson.
“I think the best players in the world should have an opportunity to compete in the Olympics,” said Babcock. “This is a great showcase event and players are thrilled to be here. I’m a big fan of the ice surface being the same as well because think the game is so much better.”
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“My parents have been there for me. Ever since I was about seven.’ DAVID BECKHAM
“I would not be bothered if we lost every game, as long as we won the league.’ MARK VIDUKA
“We lost because we didn’t win.” RONALDO
“I’ve had 14 bookings this season – eight of which were my fault, but seven of which were disputable.” PAUL GASCOIGNE
“I’d like to play for an Italian club, like Barcelona.” MICK DRAPER
“It was like the ref had a brand new yellow card and wanted to see if it worked.”
“Without being too harsh on David Beckham, he cost us the match.”
“Leeds is a great club and it’s been my home for years, even though I live in Middlesbrough.”
“I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel.” STEWART PEARCE
“I couldn’t settle in Italy – it was like living in a foreign country.” IAN RUSH
“Germany are a difficult team to play… they had 11 internationals out there today.”
“One accusation you can’t throw at me is that I’ve always done my best.” ALAN SHEARER
“Sometimes in football you have to score goats.” THIERRY HENRY
“Winning doesn’t realty matter as long as you win.” VINNY JONES
“Alex Ferguson is the best manager I’ve ever had at this level. Well, he’s the only manager I’ve actually had at this level.” DAVID BECKHAM
What will he say?
It’s not an interview!
Completely controlled setting.
Will he apologize?
To who?
Will he cry?
When will he return?
Just some of the questions.
This takes our thoughts away from the Olympics for just a few minutes.
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