South Africa Pull Out

GIMH · 22-08-2008, 06:17 AM

South Africa have pulled out, stating that they won't play if it's held in Pakistan. pakistan have stated they won't play if it's held elsewhere. Oh dear.

http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/iccct...ry/365862.html

Don't know where the Pakistan story comes from, I've been told it..but the Saffie one is on the link

Goughy · 22-08-2008, 06:25 AM

I want to see a Champions Trophy with only 2 teams involved.

It would make me chuckle at the farce of the event, the pig headedness of certain people and the incompetant organisation and leadership.

GIMH · 22-08-2008, 06:27 AM

India and Pakistan Harden Stance

andruid · 22-08-2008, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goughy

I want to see a Champions Trophy with only 2 teams involved.

It would make me chuckle at the farce of the event, the pig headedness of certain people and the incompetant organisation and leadership.

Afghanistan and the hosts

_Ed_ · 22-08-2008, 07:01 AM

If nothing else, well done to SA for taking a stand. It's frustrating to see so many of the other boards being so indecisive about this.

Jakester1288 · 22-08-2008, 07:23 AM

I hope they all say we are not playing, that way the Aussie Cricketers don't have to put their lives at risk just to play a tournament.

pup11 · 22-08-2008, 07:37 AM

Why not just let Iraq host this tournament, and have water-tight security there, that would also help globalise the game!!
This way the cricket world is surely heading towards a split, likes of Steve Waugh and Michael Clarke already hinted at this, the Asian block is becoming just way too bull-headed in their approach after every passing day, they just need to look at things with logic, a bomb went off near Islamabad yesterday killing atleast 50 people, so rather than trying to provide security to the innocent citizens of Pakistan, PCB is just hell bent on staging this tournament at any cost, and trying to tell the whole world that everything is perfectly fine in their country.

SpaceMonkey · 22-08-2008, 08:30 AM

England, NZ and Aus may well follow suit now that SA has taken this action. It seemed like a case of each country not wanting to be the first to pull out for fear of getting all the blame. SA have just made it alot easier!

Jono · 22-08-2008, 08:40 AM

Real men like Nel and Ntini would have gone

duffer · 22-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Farcical tournament. Would find it hilarious if they move it and India/Pakistan decide to boycott it. Our lads need a break anyway so wouldn't have a problem with that happening.

sledger · 22-08-2008, 09:10 AM

Theres a rude joke to be made in connection to the thread title, but I can't think of one off the top of my head.

nightprowler10 · 22-08-2008, 09:10 AM

South Africa pull out...

...Lesotho not pregnant.

I'll get my coat...

sledger · 22-08-2008, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightprowler10

South Africa pull out...

...Lesotho not pregnant.

I'll get my coat...

Mine was going to be they pulled out too late and Zimbabwe was born, i'm so dire.

_Ed_ · 22-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sledger

Theres a rude joke to be made in connection to the thread title, but I can't think of one off the top of my head.

So many possibilites.

silentstriker · 22-08-2008, 03:15 PM

Expected, I think. I'll be happy as long as it is not moved. India/Pakistan should boycott if it is. It should probably be canceled if a couple more countries pull out (as is expected).

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,610	South Africa Pull Out South Africa have pulled out, stating that they won't play if it's held in Pakistan. pakistan have stated they won't play if it's held elsewhere. Oh dear. http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/iccct...ry/365862.html Don't know where the Pakistan story comes from, I've been told it..but the Saffie one is on the link __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

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duffer International Coach Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: So appalled... Posts: 11,338	Farcical tournament. Would find it hilarious if they move it and India/Pakistan decide to boycott it. Our lads need a break anyway so wouldn't have a problem with that happening. __________________ We talking about practice

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nightprowler10 Global Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Madhouse on Madison Posts: 13,389	South Africa pull out... ...Lesotho not pregnant. I'll get my coat... __________________ Can't decide on a signature? Why not Zoidberg? (\/) (;,,;) (\/) RIP Craigos Last edited by nightprowler10; 22-08-2008 at 09:46 AM.

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22-08-2008, 06:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,610	India and Pakistan Harden Stance

22-08-2008, 07:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
_Ed_ Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Auckland, Aotearoa Posts: 19,103	If nothing else, well done to SA for taking a stand. It's frustrating to see so many of the other boards being so indecisive about this.

22-08-2008, 07:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jakester1288 International Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,533	I hope they all say we are not playing, that way the Aussie Cricketers don't have to put their lives at risk just to play a tournament.

22-08-2008, 07:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
pup11 International Coach Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: India Posts: 12,134	Why not just let Iraq host this tournament, and have water-tight security there, that would also help globalise the game!! This way the cricket world is surely heading towards a split, likes of Steve Waugh and Michael Clarke already hinted at this, the Asian block is becoming just way too bull-headed in their approach after every passing day, they just need to look at things with logic, a bomb went off near Islamabad yesterday killing atleast 50 people, so rather than trying to provide security to the innocent citizens of Pakistan, PCB is just hell bent on staging this tournament at any cost, and trying to tell the whole world that everything is perfectly fine in their country.

22-08-2008, 08:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
SpaceMonkey International Debutant Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 2,076	England, NZ and Aus may well follow suit now that SA has taken this action. It seemed like a case of each country not wanting to be the first to pull out for fear of getting all the blame. SA have just made it alot easier!

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Jono Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virat Kohli Posts: 47,482	Real men like Nel and Ntini would have gone

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sledger Spanish_Vicente Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: cricsim, lol Posts: 28,109	Theres a rude joke to be made in connection to the thread title, but I can't think of one off the top of my head.

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