ODI cricket and general cricketing discussion [self - mod]

[Juggy777]

^^ Holy cow!! read some reports that they interrogated players for around 5-10 hours or something..

If there is some truth in all allegation then former sport minister should follow Sanga advice and approach the ICC anti corruption unit, call out all names or stop bitching around..
https://twitter.com/MahelaJay/status/1273518778941411328

https://twitter.com/KumarSanga2/status/1273578234718957568

As Mahela mentioned it is plain simple politics and I am sure nothing further will happen. This investigation will only tarnish the reputation of legendary players. These how you get the attention of the whole nation only for your political ambition.

@pakhittheboss I can’t believe it that these legendary player’s were interrogated by the police, and I’m hoping that they will file a defamation case against the minister for trying to tarnish their image.

Lol

That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.

Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.

Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.

"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.

"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.

"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

@JSRAW this is not surprising because there was no evidence in the first place, and the police should not have interrogated these player’s as this was a baseless accusation.

As Mahela mentioned it is plain simple politics and I am sure nothing further will happen. This investigation will only tarnish the reputation of legendary players. These how you get the attention of the whole nation only for your political ambition.

I would disagree with the second sentence. It is not the investigation, but unsubstantiated rumors which are going to tarnish the reputation of the players. An investigation, if conducted properly can undo any damage which was brought as a result of these rumors. And this is what happened now. The police department has clarified that there is no evidence to substantiate any of the wild allegations.

That said, I am afraid that the damage is already done. Kumar Sangakkara was being talked about as one of the potential candidates to replace Shashank Manohar. But now, I don't think that he'll jump in to the fray.

@vishnu.reang it was termed as an investigation but I don’t think it has damaged Sangakkara credentials, and if he qualifies to succeed Mr. Shashank Manohar, then he should file his nomination without bothering about this investigation, as every one knows that it was a false accusation and further the police too has given him the clean chit.

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[bearexin]

As Mahela mentioned it is plain simple politics and I am sure nothing further will happen. This investigation will only tarnish the reputation of legendary players. These how you get the attention of the whole nation only for your political ambition.

I would disagree with the second sentence. It is not the investigation, but unsubstantiated rumors which are going to tarnish the reputation of the players. An investigation, if conducted properly can undo any damage which was brought as a result of these rumors. And this is what happened now. The police department has clarified that there is no evidence to substantiate any of the wild allegations.

That said, I am afraid that the damage is already done. Kumar Sangakkara was being talked about as one of the potential candidates to replace Shashank Manohar. But now, I don't think that he'll jump in to the fray.

Was there any play-incident you people could recall about possible fixing on India-SirLanka 2011 final match? I remember India lost Sehwag earlier and then Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli but Dohni and Yuvaraj fought well to reach the target along with Gambhir's lion haearted 90+ score. In SriLanka innings Jayawardene hit century (the only century of that final match) as India's bowling was not that good like how they are doing right now, still managed to control SriLanka under 280 runs which must be a good score for a final match and its pressure building situation point of view.

India really struggled with earlier wickets to reach the target which made me to assume there cannot be any chances for match-fixing involved. Did BCCI reacted about this incident so far? I read only SLC directed for investigation whereas it is all about 2 nation's players possible involvement. Any deadline for the outcome of SLC's investigation; I am just curious to know what would be the final verdict.

[Indymoney]

Lol

That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.

Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.

Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.

"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.

"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.

"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Lol
That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.
Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.
"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.
"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.
"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

[Indymoney]

Lol
That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.
Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.
"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.
"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.
"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

This all is ok but if someone have proof's then surely he need to submitt ICC Anti Corruption unit then we can have some better results and all informations about this right now its nothing just a joke as Election is around in Sri Lanka and this political leader wants something from this and if you are feeling India is most involved in cricket related gambling then no one can do any thing as ICC is all under control of them and they have power to change many things for their own sack its already shut up and do your own business call for them.

[ene1980]

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

If you are viewing in that angle then you need to scrutinize every sport, cricket does have a really tough anti corruption unit and any player who involve in those activities will get an instant life ban and recently Shakib Al Hasan got a ban for not disclosing to the authorities for not informing about an approach by the bookies and not for actually taking money from them and with the amount of money they can make as a career and i do not think they will involve in such activities atleast the top players.

[pakhitheboss]

Lol
That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.
Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.
"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.
"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.
"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

This all is ok but if someone have proof's then surely he need to submitt ICC Anti Corruption unit then we can have some better results and all informations about this right now its nothing just a joke as Election is around in Sri Lanka and this political leader wants something from this and if you are feeling India is most involved in cricket related gambling then no one can do any thing as ICC is all under control of them and they have power to change many things for their own sack its already shut up and do your own business call for them.

If someone had any proof then they would have submitted to the ICC long back. They do not and that is the reason they have dropped the investigation in just two days. I guess they do not want to accept till date that India played better on that day.

[FIFA worldcup]

Lol
That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.
Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.
"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.
"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.
"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

This all is ok but if someone have proof's then surely he need to submitt ICC Anti Corruption unit then we can have some better results and all informations about this right now its nothing just a joke as Election is around in Sri Lanka and this political leader wants something from this and if you are feeling India is most involved in cricket related gambling then no one can do any thing as ICC is all under control of them and they have power to change many things for their own sack its already shut up and do your own business call for them.

If someone had any proof then they would have submitted to the ICC long back. They do not and that is the reason they have dropped the investigation in just two days. I guess they do not want to accept till date that India played better on that day.

When the srilankan's did not have valid proof why they insisted on a investigation. I do not understand what were the motive behind all these allegations. This was just a wastage of time and it brought more bad name to the srilanka cricket.

[pakhitheboss]

Lol
That was quick, everything is over with in 2 days. Poor Mahindananda Aluthgamage must be hiding his face now for being a dick.
Ah i forget he's politician so no guilt or anything.. lol
Sri Lanka police call-off 2011 World Cup final match-fixing probe over lack of evidence

The Sri Lankan police on Friday (July 3) dropped the match-fixing investigation regarding the 2011 World Cup final after they failed to find any concrete evidence of Sri Lankan players letting India win as per latest reports.
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara, ex-chief selector Aravinda de Silva and a couple of others were interrogated this week over suspicions that have dogged the match for years.
"We are satisfied with their explanation," a top police official told AFP.
"The inquiry is now closed." "They had reasonable explanations about the changes that were made to the final squad," the officer added.
"We found no evidence of any wrongdoing."

This sudden action is really wired now I am feeling this Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was looking for media coverage so just because of this all he done this all and now they feel its going to be more drama then they was expected so they closed this all and now all in limbo very strange works happening.

I don't think it so. we all know that there are a lot of gambler who like to gamble on cricket. and they interfere in the match, sometimes match fixing is occurred, they make the game like their will. A few days ago, ICC said that most of the match- fixer are related to India. so, it can be said that Match-fixing in the 2011 world cup is not something impossible. so, I think that there is need to more investigation about the 2011 World cup.

This all is ok but if someone have proof's then surely he need to submitt ICC Anti Corruption unit then we can have some better results and all informations about this right now its nothing just a joke as Election is around in Sri Lanka and this political leader wants something from this and if you are feeling India is most involved in cricket related gambling then no one can do any thing as ICC is all under control of them and they have power to change many things for their own sack its already shut up and do your own business call for them.

If someone had any proof then they would have submitted to the ICC long back. They do not and that is the reason they have dropped the investigation in just two days. I guess they do not want to accept till date that India played better on that day.

When the srilankan's did not have valid proof why they insisted on a investigation. I do not understand what were the motive behind all these allegations. This was just a wastage of time and it brought more bad name to the srilanka cricket.

In my opinion, it was to gain some political mileage and gain some popularity with the Srilankan population that is why the current sports minister raised this issue. Unfortunately, it backfired and he had to drop the investigation. This was suppose to happen as it is not possible to gather evidence related to the match which is 9 year old.

[Vishnu.Reang]

@vishnu.reang it was termed as an investigation but I don’t think it has damaged Sangakkara credentials, and if he qualifies to succeed Mr. Shashank Manohar, then he should file his nomination without bothering about this investigation, as every one knows that it was a false accusation and further the police too has given him the clean chit.

No doubt about that. Sangakkara is one of the gentlemen players among the cricket legends, much like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. No one can question his integrity, or his loyalty to the game. But this entire episode would have left him depressed and frustrated. And he may decide to stay out of any active competition or election for now. I have said this earlier... but would repeat once more. Sangakkara is a hundred times more suitable to succeed Shashank Manohar, when compared to any of the other candidates out there.

[eaLiTy]

In my opinion, it was to gain some political mileage and gain some popularity about the Srilankan citizens that the current sports minister raised this issue. Unfortunately, it backfired and he had to drop the investigation. This was suppose to happen as it is not possible to gather evidence related to the match which is 9 year old.

The minister might not be having any other work during the lock down period and he might be watching a ton of conspiracy theories and thought about investigating about the missed world cup of Sri Lanka without any evidence or he might have lost a ton of money betting on that game and now almost a decade later he wanted to find out whether his betting line was correct  . Majority of the politicians are dumb and because they have the power to investigate without any evidence they proceeded without understanding the consequences and hence they had to close them because of the backlash they got. 

[pakhitheboss]

In my opinion, it was to gain some political mileage and gain some popularity about the Srilankan citizens that the current sports minister raised this issue. Unfortunately, it backfired and he had to drop the investigation. This was suppose to happen as it is not possible to gather evidence related to the match which is 9 year old.

The minister might not be having any other work during the lock down period and he might be watching a ton of conspiracy theories and thought about investigating about the missed world cup of Sri Lanka without any evidence or he might have lost a ton of money betting on that game and now almost a decade later he wanted to find out whether his betting line was correct  . Majority of the politicians are dumb and because they have the power to investigate without any evidence they proceeded without understanding the consequences and hence they had to close them because of the backlash they got.  

This is true, the majority of Politicians are dumb. The minister wanted to cash this issue by creating an atmosphere that he is concerned about the performance of Srilankan cricket and that if there is any corruption he would root it out. Unfortunately, it got backfired miserably.

[bryant.coleman]

This is true, the majority of Politicians are dumb. The minister wanted to cash this issue by creating an atmosphere that he is concerned about the performance of Srilankan cricket and that if there is any corruption he would root it out. Unfortunately, it got backfired miserably.

Politicians should stay out of cricket and similarly, cricketers should stay out of politics. Both of them are not happening in Sri Lanka. Huge revenues from the sport have meant that SLC remains under the control of government proxies. On the other hand, a number of cricketers have cashed in on their popularity, and went on to become politicians. For example, Arjuna Ranatunga joined the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and was elected to the parliament. He later became the deputy minister for tourism.

[Haunebu]

Some positive news for Indian Cricket fans guys. Check this out.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/zeenews.india.com/cricket/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-shares-picture-of-magnificent-motera-stadium-2293901.html/amp

It looks like Modi went all out with this stadium and the results look great. Am not surprised that he chose Gujarat as the location since it is his home base. This will probably help Indian Cricket in many ways considering it is the largest Cricket stadium out there.

[JSRAW]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/zeenews.india.com/cricket/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-shares-picture-of-magnificent-motera-stadium-2293901.html/amp

BCCI got hosting rights for next 2 WC tournaments so can imagine next world cup final in this ground, may be in 2021 T-20 World cup or 2023 50 overs WC and if not then IPL final is okay too.  

[Indymoney]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/zeenews.india.com/cricket/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-shares-picture-of-magnificent-motera-stadium-2293901.html/amp

BCCI got hosting rights for next 2 WC tournaments so can imagine next world cup final in this ground, may be in 2021 T-20 World cup or 2023 50 overs WC and if not then IPL final is okay too.  

Very good pics of new stadium they can go for some more in Banglore, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi as this will be great helpful in IPL matches and will give them great revenue.

[Haunebu]

No doubt about that. Sangakkara is one of the gentlemen players among the cricket legends, much like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. No one can question his integrity, or his loyalty to the game. But this entire episode would have left him depressed and frustrated. And he may decide to stay out of any active competition or election for now. I have said this earlier... but would repeat once more.

I agree. To be brutally honest, Sangakarra is easily the best Sri Lankan player to date thanks to his captaincy, batting and communication skills. He is the best Sri Lankan legend and is basically the MSD of the Sri Lankan camp in my opinion.

Questioning him for 10 hours is outrageous, but that is how politics works. I sincerely hope he doesn't get into politics since they tend to change a lot(Negatively) majority of the time.

[JSRAW]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/zeenews.india.com/cricket/bcci-secretary-jay-shah-shares-picture-of-magnificent-motera-stadium-2293901.html/amp

BCCI got hosting rights for next 2 WC tournaments so can imagine next world cup final in this ground, may be in 2021 T-20 World cup or 2023 50 overs WC and if not then IPL final is okay too.  

Very good pics of new stadium they can go for some more in Banglore, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi as this will be great helpful in IPL matches and will give them great revenue.

We already got tons of cricket stadium here, instead of cricket stadium India could use some world class multi purpose stadium so that they can focus on other sports too.

[Vishnu.Reang]

We already got tons of cricket stadium here, instead of cricket stadium India could use some world class multi purpose stadium so that they can focus on other sports too.

There is not even one stadium with retractable roof in India. I don't know why the BCCI is not paying any attention to this, as more and more matches are getting cancelled as a result of rain interruption nowadays. Last year, the domestic season was seriously impacted by the rains and a large number of matches were called off. If Australia can afford it, then why not India? Such stadiums can be used for other sports as well.

[JSRAW]

We already got tons of cricket stadium here, instead of cricket stadium India could use some world class multi purpose stadium so that they can focus on other sports too.

There is not even one stadium with retractable roof in India. I don't know why the BCCI is not paying any attention to this, as more and more matches are getting cancelled as a result of rain interruption nowadays. Last year, the domestic season was seriously impacted by the rains and a large number of matches were called off. If Australia can afford it, then why not India? Such stadiums can be used for other sports as well.

Bhai brand new retractable roof stadium sucks up more than $1 Billion  so i am not sure if BCCI is capable to do that despite being one of the richest board in world cricket. Australia use their stadiums for duel purpose (Rugby mainly) if other sports in India ranks up then BCCI or sport authority could think about it IMO.