Sreesanth gets slapped, cries, gets a hug and feels better
I apologise for the lack of IPL coverage here on cricket-blog. I tried watching the early games but when you're struggling to find a team to support and they're taking team names from 80's TV shows, well, can you blame me? However, some coverage of Sreesanth blubbering like a schoolgirl after getting slapped by Harbhajanh Singh certainly got my attention.
Now I know in this age of political correctness, it's okay for guys to cry. Men should be more adept at expressing our emotions (at least that's what my wife tells me). Nevertheless, I can't help smiling when grown men cry in public. One of my best friends cried at his wedding reception - we still tease him about it decades later.
I also like how the Indian media present it as "Breaking News" in the same sense that a war breaking out or someone landing on the moon is breaking news.
| Posted by JC on Sun 27 Apr |  18 comments |
Breaking as in breaking his heart........lol......i agree, JC, it is pretty funny to see a grown man crying........However, i think he is a bit of a pretty boy.
Posted by cperk21 on 2008-04-27 19:53:59
Posted by cperk21 on 2008-04-27 19:53:59
Sreesanth acts like a kid most times anyway!
Really, its high time the IPL started making headlines for cricketing reasons. All we've heard about are the glittering opening ceremonies, American cheerleaders, bollywood stars going "deewana" (mad) - dancing, drinking shouting, and even performing stunts at the grounds, poor pitches, more cheerleaders, and now this!
I completely agree with Mukul Kesavan when he says that
"The IPL formula seems to go like this: take an abbreviated game, buy multi-star teams, chuck into pot with a ladleful of film-star flash, bus in a non-paying public with tiny attention spans, distract them with fireworks and other diversions, and sell the lot to an ambitious television channel. Only, somewhere along the way, Lalit Modi and his Money Men mislaid the cricket."
JC, has the IPL gained any popularity down under?
Here, the combination of too much sans cricket coupled with the ridiculous ticket rates have started to dent the IPL just a little. Probably , by the end of the tournament, the fever would have cooled down. Many had had enough of T 20 after the ICL concluded just before the Indian Paisa League started.
But when I saw Brendon McCullum score 158 in the opener with noone else crossing 20 on a batting beauty, I'd had enough...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-04-27 22:18:31
Really, its high time the IPL started making headlines for cricketing reasons. All we've heard about are the glittering opening ceremonies, American cheerleaders, bollywood stars going "deewana" (mad) - dancing, drinking shouting, and even performing stunts at the grounds, poor pitches, more cheerleaders, and now this!
I completely agree with Mukul Kesavan when he says that
"The IPL formula seems to go like this: take an abbreviated game, buy multi-star teams, chuck into pot with a ladleful of film-star flash, bus in a non-paying public with tiny attention spans, distract them with fireworks and other diversions, and sell the lot to an ambitious television channel. Only, somewhere along the way, Lalit Modi and his Money Men mislaid the cricket."
JC, has the IPL gained any popularity down under?
Here, the combination of too much sans cricket coupled with the ridiculous ticket rates have started to dent the IPL just a little. Probably , by the end of the tournament, the fever would have cooled down. Many had had enough of T 20 after the ICL concluded just before the Indian Paisa League started.
But when I saw Brendon McCullum score 158 in the opener with noone else crossing 20 on a batting beauty, I'd had enough...
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-04-27 22:18:31
Harbhajan has been banned for 11 games. Its a good, bold and prompt decision from Faroukh Engineer.
"Whatever someone does on the field, you can never go around slapping people in the face" says Navjot Siddhu. I must say I agree with him, though his past hasn't exactly lived up to his statement! (He slapped someone in the face killing him, over a parking issue if I remember right)
So despite helping to strengthen relations between players of different countries, the IPL has brought up unnecessary tensions between players of the home team!
Well done Lalit!
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-04-28 20:26:29
"Whatever someone does on the field, you can never go around slapping people in the face" says Navjot Siddhu. I must say I agree with him, though his past hasn't exactly lived up to his statement! (He slapped someone in the face killing him, over a parking issue if I remember right)
So despite helping to strengthen relations between players of different countries, the IPL has brought up unnecessary tensions between players of the home team!
Well done Lalit!
Posted by Ajesh Nag on 2008-04-28 20:26:29
The Happiest person in this latest turn of events surrounding Turbanator will be Andrew Symonds. I await to see his "reaction" on this incident
Cheers,
Posted by Unsui on 2008-04-28 23:58:39
Cheers,
Posted by Unsui on 2008-04-28 23:58:39
Of course, Bhaji would physically assault a fellow player, but would never have called an opponent "Monkey"... what do Indian fans believe now???????? Eat your words!!!
Posted by rocky on 2008-04-29 00:35:17
Posted by rocky on 2008-04-29 00:35:17
Rocky,
Note how Harbajan owned up to it straight away, and then in the hearing. Seems to be an honest kind of guy…
Posted by Leg Break on 2008-04-29 10:14:43
Note how Harbajan owned up to it straight away, and then in the hearing. Seems to be an honest kind of guy…
Posted by Leg Break on 2008-04-29 10:14:43
It's pretty hard to deny that you slapped someone as opposed to being misheard or misinterpreted.
I suppose Roy should have had a big cry.
Posted by Hanuman on 2008-04-29 10:50:51
I suppose Roy should have had a big cry.
Posted by Hanuman on 2008-04-29 10:50:51
Roy didn’t need to cry; he had Tourettes Hayden telling tales for him.
Harby could have claimed it was meant as an affectionate gesture.
A bit like Ponting / Clarke claiming catches after the ball had bounced I guess.
Posted by Leg Break on 2008-04-29 10:57:19
Harby could have claimed it was meant as an affectionate gesture.
A bit like Ponting / Clarke claiming catches after the ball had bounced I guess.
Posted by Leg Break on 2008-04-29 10:57:19
Haha classic, I don't which is funnier, that Singh goes around slapping people.... I mean a slap. If your gonna hit someone do it right, not be a girl and slap them.
Of course Sreesanth crying, that is just bizarre, not exactly what you expect from the "aggressive" Sreesanth.
But JC I am sorry more importantly where is disscusion on Gilchrist's 100 off 48, and Katich's 75. Focus JC Focus, more important "Breaking News" than two girls in a lovers tiff.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-04-29 12:17:52
Of course Sreesanth crying, that is just bizarre, not exactly what you expect from the "aggressive" Sreesanth.
But JC I am sorry more importantly where is disscusion on Gilchrist's 100 off 48, and Katich's 75. Focus JC Focus, more important "Breaking News" than two girls in a lovers tiff.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-04-29 12:17:52
Andrew, sorry, I just can't maintain interest in IPL cricket. I even happened to turn the TV on when Gilly was batting and watched him hit 5 sixes in 3 overs, including 3 sixes and a 4 in one Pollock over. It still doesn't rate in interest compared to Warnie trying to bowl out an English batting lineup on a 5th day Ashes Test.
Ajesh, I haven't heard much interest in Australia re the IPL but I haven't been paying much attention myself. The most media attention so far has been shots of Sreesanth blubbering.
On that topic, I've come to the conclusion that Sreesanth is cricket's version of the cowardly lion from Wizard of Oz. Tough talking, strutting, boastful - then slap him on the nose and he turns into a blubbering mess.
Posted by JC on 2008-04-29 17:28:48
Ajesh, I haven't heard much interest in Australia re the IPL but I haven't been paying much attention myself. The most media attention so far has been shots of Sreesanth blubbering.
On that topic, I've come to the conclusion that Sreesanth is cricket's version of the cowardly lion from Wizard of Oz. Tough talking, strutting, boastful - then slap him on the nose and he turns into a blubbering mess.
Posted by JC on 2008-04-29 17:28:48
JC,
Magnificent analogy for Sreesanth.
I guess I could Google it, but what was the lion called again?
Posted by sportsfreak on 2008-04-29 18:35:26
Magnificent analogy for Sreesanth.
I guess I could Google it, but what was the lion called again?
Posted by sportsfreak on 2008-04-29 18:35:26
Fair call JC on the IPL. To be honest, haven't bothered watching any of the games. Its all just a little slap and tickle.... :-)
This slapping incident does seem to sum up the new modern age Indian Team. Still can't believe one male sportsman slapped another... How does a guy even think of slapping another guy? I just have never have seen one guy slap another.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-04-29 19:11:14
This slapping incident does seem to sum up the new modern age Indian Team. Still can't believe one male sportsman slapped another... How does a guy even think of slapping another guy? I just have never have seen one guy slap another.
Posted by Andrew on 2008-04-29 19:11:14
Someone should introduce Sreesanth to the Big Bad World of Barry Hall. No bitch slapping there.
Posted by jaradevans on 2008-05-03 23:03:55
Posted by jaradevans on 2008-05-03 23:03:55
Now all the Aussies and NZers have buggered off to play real cricket, I expect the IPL will be subjected to the entertainment only retired has-beens and half arsed locals can produce. Channel 10 will be most displeased.
Posted by jaradevans on 2008-05-03 23:05:42
Posted by jaradevans on 2008-05-03 23:05:42
I got slapped really hard once, i didn't cry, i just told her to keep slapping.
Posted by cricketwithballs.com on 2008-05-04 16:37:46
Posted by cricketwithballs.com on 2008-05-04 16:37:46
LOL
As if you would cry!
Slap him back, headbutt, sue him something else besides cry!
Shane
Posted by Cricket-er on 2008-05-06 07:39:02
As if you would cry!
Slap him back, headbutt, sue him something else besides cry!
Shane
Posted by Cricket-er on 2008-05-06 07:39:02
For such a kind of boy like sree, wat bajji did is right
Posted by Pravien on 2008-05-07 23:29:44
Posted by Pravien on 2008-05-07 23:29:44
i am gonna show this to my friend, dude
Posted by alettynat on 2008-05-08 12:24:41
Posted by alettynat on 2008-05-08 12:24:41
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