As to speed, swing and spin skill of Pakistani bowlers, one English gentleman frankly admitted that, “criticism is only because we are unable to produce such talent”.

This is the problem with our people at the helms of affairs. PCB should now take a stand and not let vettori get away with these racist remarks.

a well written & a thoroughly researched piece…
The writer correctly points out the biased nature of goras towards cricketers from the sub-continent. Actually,they cannot accept the fact that Indians & Pakistanis can even teach the world to play cricket. Though, cricket took birth in west but it was sub-continent where it evolved and grew. It is not just a mere game for us but much more than that. It is a well established fact that Indians and Pakistanis have developed bowling into an art. Pakistanis have nurtured fast bowling and brought several innovations into it. Thanks to greats like Sarfaraz Nawaz,Imran Khan,Waqar Younis,Wasim Akram & even Shoaib Akhtar who have taught world the art of swing and reverse swing. Similarly Indians showed the world the art of spin.
It is a high time when we need to take on the world and lead them in this arena of sports.

goras have always been doing this what vettori said.they have no answers to doosras and reverse swings,i am afraid they will try to bring new rules like one bouncer in an over etc.they have been completely foxed and are acting in desperation.

Way to go Pakistan cricket team.

Though I am an Indian Cricket fan, I was really ecstatic that Pakistan made it to the Finals. I sincerely hope they win it this time because they thoroughly deserve it.

Chuck it dudes, let people say what they want to say. This is a typical case of ‘Sour Grapes’. Helplessness makes people say stupid things. NZ just could not pick up Brilliant Gul…simple as that. So, excuses galore!

I wanted Pakistan to beat S.A. and they did. Now I want them to win the Final. All the Best!

Hats off to pakistanis in case of fast bowling…

I dont know how even without having proper infrastructre that pak has been able to produce great fast bowlers in the history of the game.

Only problem for pakistan has been the inconsistent batting perfomance. After Inzi I have not seen any batsman dominating the opposition. If pak improve the batting line up definitely it is unbeatable side.

Anyway let Vettori make hue and cry.

Its funny that we miss the fact that T20 itself is a Pakistani innovation. The first T20 tournament was by ABN AMRO Bank (Now RBS) in Pakistan.

Disagreements?

Guys, cool down!

Do not worry about the losers; let’s pay attention on the semi & finals…..

M. Saeed Harris
Houston, TX USA

I dont know why the peoples are against Pakistan in every field even now in Cricket. Reverse swing is an art owned by the Pakistanis. There is plenty of cameras to prove all of the controversy but not a single camera pick with any thing doing by the Pakistanis. Way back in the 90s the cameras are picked these things why not in this modern era?
Vetrori thinks that we should not bowl reverse swing so that they should won the match and march to the Semis? What a Cricketor? What a sportmanship?

I really think Vettori’s comments have been blown out of proportion. He just made a comment on reverse swing. Nothing officially was raised by NZ team so let’s just move on with cricket and hope Pakistan win the semi. Two baby steps away from the cup.

HeHeheheehee,

Simple NZ batsmen don’t know how to play Umar Gul. Reverse swing is a an Art MR.Vettori, which NZ bowlers don’t know how to do it. Mr. Vettori don’t make an excuse for ur shameful defeat against Pakistan just admit that u guys didn’t face Umar Gul.

Vettori raised the issue of ball tempering after loosing to Pakistan ,what excuse does he have now after loosing to Sri Lanka???

It is really a long and splendid history of Pakistani cricket. Pakistan guys have always surprise world critics and viewers with their skills and abilities, but on the other side western critics have always try to black list Pakistani talent.
so we should keep hard working, no one can defeat us as a nation.

Vittori’s statement is nothing but a loser’s cry.

I really wish to have a comment from Mr.Vetorri after their defeat in the hands of Srilunka, 110 runs on the board but so far i know Umer Gul does not play for Sri Lunka so what was wrong with them ???

A Humble Winner, should be a Courageous Looser, as well. If Vettori found anything that makes him feel that Gul was beyond the norms of cricket, then he should report with proves, or else should accept the Gul bowled beyond their expectations.

RAISE PAKISTAN………… DO NOT LISTEN TO WHAT ALL THESE PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY…

You have skill and innovation and that’s all with our limited resources..with suc a difficult time..little matches..

Let them talk as it’s not anything more than the cry of a jealous person

You play your game with passion, that’s all the nation needs from you..

Forget them, lets win it all!

Well, well! This is really heading towards a confrontational situation. However, it would be truly encouraging to just think about the issue as a compliment from your ‘foes’ and get on with the tournament in the right earnest and with a positive outlook so that the nest milestone (semi-final win) can be achieved. Good luck, Pakistan!

KIWIS have always been very positive, even when losing, but this new crop of youngsters are not the kiwis we know. Lets not forget that Pakistan has always been a victim of bad decisions given against us in crucial matches, but has anyone come clean to admit? not even ICC; its a shame that instead of applauding Gul’s efforts, they are being petty, just bad losers:)

Very well and very honest written Imran.
I would suggest that this article should be published also in international media of England Australia and NewZealand as well.
I wonder what Vettory would say on his team poor performance against Sri-Lanka in next match after Pakistan.
Will he now say something about Melinga or great Muralidharan.
Mr. Vettori you can say anything to anyone but will now accept the defeat which is only due to your poor show.
We anyway wish you for the best.

Now its time for the black caps to realized that their troops fails in the crunched matches..And what vittori said is just pointless..reverse swing is the part n parcel of pakistani bowling attack and umer gul is getting master in it..umer gul is now one of the most lethal bowler in t 20 specially in the later overs..so Pakistani players dont take serious to any of these statement concentrate on your game and win trophy for us..best of luck

One of the most honest and true articles concerning this subject. Pakistan, for all that they may mess up and sometimes seem to lack passion in their performance, has by far been the most innovative side bowling. From reverse swing to what is now known as the doosra, we have used our talent to do creative things with the ball.
All the others who point fingers at us and say we cheat are those who will never be as good as the creative pakistanis and hence only cry when they get outplayed by the pakistanis.
Its one of those rare times that I feel very proud to call myself a Pakistani

When you cant understand, blame it! The way kiwis were defeated (comprehensively), they couldnt find out any other excuse. Vetori has done no good to himself and to NZ team. Come on folks! NZ is out of the tournment and we will be playing Semis!Thats it!

The loosers always take negative about the success of the winner. Pakistan is one the best in cricket playing teams. Our players are talented and need appreciation. Only we can appreciate them not the other nations. Only proper management, leadership and good play can win the game. Team work is the most important aspect.

Umar Gul has the smoothest action in world cricket and i don’t think with all cameras around anybody can cheat nowadays. Moreover, from what i have followed, he seems to be a clean personality. It is a case of sour grapes and Vettori was ashamed of taking the responsibility of the defeat. Historically bowlers have been caught on camera ball tampering and digging the pitch but those are deeds of the past.

A very well written article reflecting the reality and NZ general attitude.

Pakistan got to the last 4 primarily due to sheer individual talent. So far team has not clicked as a unit and I guess it is peaking up just at the right time. Now even Afridi seems to settle down with his batting. Good display from Shoaib and Misbah is now over due.

To summarize everything, there is no doubt individual talent of this team is far above any other team but very often they fail to perform collectively. I do hope this time they click as a whole unit during next most important matches when it really matters. To be very honest, no one was expecting Pakistan to reach the semi final stage, but they proved everyone wrong.

And yes…… do I need to mention about the “most dynamic” team on this planet that lost three matches on the trot in super eight. Yeah…there were two teams that lost all matches in super eight, one is Ireland and the other one…….wow India…unbelievable.

Heroes of IPL, zeros of international cricket !!!!

“When you have got nothing to say, say nothing”. Vettori would have been better off by asking for an inquiry into the much dismayed batting performance of his own team instead of seeking a probe into Umar Gul’s 5-Wicket haul feat. “Just keep the ball talking, Umar Gul”. Cheers

I feel the white man still has not come to grips that asian/ blacks and others are not inferior to them but rather very skilled if not more adaptive than they are! Gul is a stud and Pakistan have risen from the ashes and will go on to win the cup, I truly am proud to be a Pakistani. Go Pakistani team and love live the beloved homeland.

I see such blames from a different angle. Twenty twenty show was desinged for bat to have complete domination over ball but bowlers like Gul, Mendis and others have turned the tables on architects of the show, who desired only entertainment and fun. Fans are thankful to magician bowlers who brought back balance, beauty and seriousness of the game not just entertainment and fun.

Pakistan played excellent game. Well deserved win as an Indian and Indian team fan I wish Pakistan win this world cup

I agree in each event from reverse swing to now doosra by off spinners to neutral umpires to reverse sweep. All have in some way or the other questioned what is new and unknown and then embraced it with open arms once they have benefited from it. I even will go as far to say this is a form of discrimination.
Umar Gul needs to be congratulated for not only his accomplishments on the field but also the way he has handled himself off the field and i hope this does not go to his head like it has very often to other heros…role model is what these young boys who join Pakistan Cricket team need to have. Go Pakistan…

I absolutely agree with what Shaffiq Mahmud has to say. New Zealand and specially Vittori for what he has said, should not be allowed to get away with this. What did Younus have to say about this incident: “Do not embarass Pakistan”? That is the best the man could come up with? This absolutely should not be allowed to go on!

Vettori has by now realized that New Zealand’s nemesis is Pakistan. History is a testimony to this fact: 1992 World Cup Semis, 2007 T20 Semis, and the recent matches.

Rewind back 2 years to Vettori’s post match conference after their semifinal loss to Pakistan……Vettori blamed New Zealand’s loss on Imran Nazir faking an injury to ask for runner and then walking down the track to hoist New Zealand bowlers into the stands.

Now he is casting aspersions on one of the finest spells in the annals of swing bowling.

Vettori should grow up and learn to accept defeat with grace and give credit when credit is due.

Come on all you guys! Vettori just asked the umpires to make sure nothing funny is done to the ball and after umps declined the objecion. it was all over! but media got the story to tell. Dan Vetoori is not accusing Pakistaniz of ball tampering! cool down folks.

There are many reasons why people envy pak cricketers when they produce wonders, Vittori is a bad loser and like others is jealous where pakistan makes geniuses like Umar Gul and before him Saqalain, Mushy, Waqar, Wasim etc etc … and it carries on. Common boys go for it together this time.

wow
brilliance at its best, superb show by Gul.
I guess Pakistan team, PCB and every cricketing association in Pakistan should raise their voices against these Kiwis, Aussies , englsih who so ever.
Because these teams and nation have made a habbit out of this, every time they are losing they start accusing Pakistani players.
I think they should be sued for issuing statements like this.
No body had a comment when Pakistan lost their initial games in the tournament but all of a sudden every body talking ball tampering and foul play when they lost the game against Pakistan.
We should support our team and stand by Gul and Younus Khan on their stand.
On last I hope Pakistan team keep their performance same and win the cup for the natuon who is going through a lot of turmoil these days.
Long live Pakistan, long live people of Pakistan.

We have talent that these people don’t….and they are bad losers!
Pakistan Zindabad!!!I am proud!

This is a clear case of smearing. Why don’t our team manager or Gul file an official complaint agnaist vetorri and have him fined for making false allegations or at least force him to apologise publicly?

Poor Vetorri, he had to stoop down to this.

It is same old story whenever we beat white nations they never accept that we have won fair and square. I think time has changed for white people as not only in sports but in every sphere of life tide is turning in the favour of Asia and this new century is the century of East.

Just ask Kiwis, what happened against Sri Lanka. I guess Jayasuria was reverse swinging in that game.

Grow Up Kiwis,
Pakistanis invented the Doosra,reverse swing, reverse sweep shot and other innovations as well.

Get over it !!!

I have really been out of touch now for about 20 years when it comes to cricket. The only words I want to say for our boys who are playing in such uncertain conditions is ‘WELL DONE GUL. WELL DONE PAKISTAN’.

Basically Vettori is saying, if you want to play with us, don’t include your specialist bowlers in the team. Although we are playing cricket for long time but, we can’t handle “Reverse swing or Doosra.”

I wish these people understand that we rule the world in the art of reverse-swing..

very well imran sahib i respect every ones comment but people do not forget gul was hired by austalian county team and he took 4 wickets in three overs. how about that . and so many a times. kiwis just accept defeat. and never blame any one for ur bad performances.

Why has’nt anybody asked Vittori to apologize. Grapes are sour.
After getting thrashed by Pakistan they have now deservedly been thrashed by the Lankans.

I told you! Playing a good game is not enough for Pakistani players. They have to
battle against PR and Prejudice problems too. Vettori wouldn’t dare slander any other team the way he has slandered Pakistan. He knows that anything negative
said about Pakistan will be eagerly pounced upon and disseminatd by a Very Anti-Pakistan media.

I agree with Shaffiq. Pakistan should sue Vettori for defamation.

This is so funny, because of how certain individuals can’t take it when they lose to Pakistanis in cricket. Heaven sakes you lose a cricket match and start making racial insinuations, yes racial because nobody else gets accused of ball tampering when they reverse it. We invented the art so naturally our bowlers are going to be better at it than others from overseas. Its about time we, i mean Wasim and Waqar, stopped telling other people the secrets (well its probably too late now) of our success. You don’t get the English teaching us how to beat them, so we shouldn’t show other people our strengths.
As for the Kiwis apart from Hadlee, Crowe, Shane Bond how many great cricketers have they produced, we don’t neeed to hear it, its not our fault they can’t bat, bowl or play cricket properly.
Reverse swing was total cheating untill the English mastered it, so i think we know they hypocracy of the international world and we better learn how to stand up for ourselves and not fall for pyschological games used to unsettle us. Stay calm people and team Pakistan, stay focussed and take out your aggression on the pitch. Comments like this betray inner cowardice and jealous respect.

This might help a lot of people, including Daniel Vettori, to understand principles of swing bowling and the phenomenon of reverse swing:

http://www.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/258645.html

Why are people surprised at Vettori’s ranting? It is a familiar refrain isn’t it? Whenever India or Pakistan beats Australia, NZ or England these guys have to cry foul.

Pakistan deserved to win. As an Indian, I will say “Go Pakistan Go”. Play to win.

Good Luck

When THEY do it, its called SKILL and when WE do it, its called cheating.
World Cricket, face the fact; Pakistani Cricketers are simply brilliant and enormously talented. So stop crying and deal with it.

Its typical of bad losers that if they can’t win, start ranting about it, and they have the media on their side. But we should take exception to his defamatory remarks and PCB better take up with ICC and don’t let such remarks go by. They were playing in English conditions on English soil, so there’s no reason for the ill complaining. The Pakistani with their great team work had the better of the NZealaneders for which they had no answer but to make lame excuses. My thumbs up !! to Umar Gul who has the bowling skills from his great predecessors of the likes of Imran Khan, Wasim Akram and Waqa Younus.
So, go…. New Zealand and learn to put a fight in an international cricketing event rather than making fuss about it like kids. Grow up Kiwis!!Keep it up Pakistan!!!

I think Vettori should accept the fact that his team performed poorly or in other words Pakistan out classed them. I guess the shame of doing that is too much for him and his mates to handle, hence, the reaction.

Very well written article. I think pakistani authority should take the matter further and demand explanation of irresponsible comments by Kiwi’s skipper.Otherwise this will go on.

Thank you for publishing correct information. I guess you dont work for indian media so you dont have to bash pakistani players. Please always stand up for the truth.

I think this excellent article should be audio taped and put on http://www.YouTube.com for wider audience with good caption such as “Biased Culture in world cricket” so that it will have maximum hit. This definitely needs more attention.
Vettori should be fined for making a loose statement. BCCI should take stand against ICC and New Zealand cricket board.

Kiwis might have gone sore.

But Pakistanis must also remember that their players are known for bad behaviors like walk-outs, tampers, fights off the field, match fixing, arrogant behavior (Shoab) etc.

So, don’t be surprised that Pakistani players have given ample opportunities to doubt them.

Just look at the statements of the captain, that’s very unlikely of any captain.

Once again if other use some tact on pakistani its there experience and commitment to the game and its ha ha ha but we do its cheating

Well dont worry what Vitorri says, Pakistan should now concentrate on world cup with India out of the race. The biggest hurdle will be South Africa which is the best team in the tournament but if the past history of one day world cups is to repeat itself yet again, they always manage to lose in semifinals. So best of luck to Pakistan.

Hard-hitting no nonsense writing. Pithy and fact-laden. Outstanding. Let’s noww roar into the finals.

Brilliant Article. Very nicely put. Keep up the good work.

New Zealand and Daniel Vettori comment is a classic case of sour grapes and frustration. They have been in the world cricket for almost 80 years and have achieved nothing. Top team? Forget about it they have never ever been really amongst the top 3 or 4 teams. Secondly, the lack of talent for New Zealand is very obvious as in the last 80 years of international cricket, they have produced only one world class cricketer (Richard Hadlee – who was also only succesful on pace/swing friendly wickets). Come on New Zealand, don’t blame other teams for lack of talent in your own backyard.

A great response to Vettori.

Whinging Kiwis, You’ve been Gulled!!

I think Vettori should be honest and admit that they were fooled by great bowling of Gul to which they had no answer. My advice to Mr. Vettori is – Go out and learn how to play to reverse swing. As Geoffery used to say, if you can not handle, stay out of the kitchen.

In the past even Imran Khan was involved in ball tampering incidents.Hence unfortunately Pakistan is forever maligned. To hurt it further drug charges against Asif were also true. Miandad like personalities further defame the society and nation by talking the way he does.
Its unfortunate that this victory is again showing taints of cheating.

Its good to see whining from losers. At least somebody else besides our govt has excuses.

This is nothing new coming from the Kiwis. A typical case of sour grapes. They never ever complain when they win. All breaks loose, innuendos flying when are thrashed by a side which is superior in skills.

Go home Kiwis, take a break!

They have always been accusing Pakistan and will continue doing it unless we make a lot of fuss like Shafiq from UK has just said. Vettori has always been cry baby. I cant forget his remarks when Pakistan won the semi final against them in last T20 world cup. He did not like a runner being used for Imran Nazir. The next match (final) Pakistanis under pressure did not use a runner for him and he was run out while on the song against Indian bowlers.

why is it always the Asian teams targetted by the European and English teams when they perform outstandingly. Wasim, Waqar, Murlidharan, Shoaib Akhtar, Saeed Ajmal all targetted one way or the other.

Have they forgotten that legendary cricketers like Ian Botham and Mike Artherton have been caught ball tampering and no action taken against them. Why cant the Kiwis take defeat in the true sportsman spirit that they were beaten fare and square.

GO Pakistan! and i donot care for vettori’s comment.

Vettori has tried to blame his loss on a childish statement. Look what the world is saying as to what Pakistani cricket is and what they try and do. I am providing below link from times of india.

http://cricket.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t20articleshow/4656434.cms

Kiwis, grow up and stop making lame excuses. Try to learn from your opponents rather then making accusations.

well done Imran. You should publish this on some other international media so they can better understand it.

Its disgraceful the way Kiwis have reacted to there latest spanking at the hands of the green shirts.

ICC should take notice of this and warn parties not to blame any player without substantial evidence, else they should be penalized.

Gul is a world class bowler , this is not the first time he has destroyed a team single handedly.

Imran, excellently written.Please forward it to UK papers for publising so that wider section of the society understand pakistan cricketers contribution

The Pakistanis need to stand up and make a big fuss out of this. They stop this now, or it will go on forever. Make complaints and sue the Vettori for defamation. He should be made to explain what he said, since the refereee had already said nothing untoward was happening, why then bring it up at the press conference. Vettori is just another loser and anti Pakistani. He would dare not say the same against an Indian – too much contract money at the IPL at stake. Stand up Pakistanis and fight back. Enough is enough.

A very nice piece. I was hoping you’d mention the dosra and there it was at the end. Also the mechanics of swing bowling, especially reverse swing needs to be explained. It should be mentioned how the seam is use and what part do the shiny and the scuffed up sides of the ball play.

Hi Imran,

I completely agree that Vettori instead of taking responsibilty for the loss against Pakistan is trying to shift the onerous of defeat on some hypothetical tempering with the ball. but having said that Pakistani team management also failed to project a true picture while replying on such stupid statements. Younis khan while replying to some media personnels instead of giving full credit to Umar Gul’s skill of making the ball to reverse, made a unthoughtful comment that ball got hit with the wall when maccullum hit six and it got shapeless… I failed to understand why he has made such a comment on media.

Excellent article. For Kiwis I will say, Nach Na Jana Anghan Tarha “don’t know how to dance, but complain the floor is not flat”.

It is very childish for vetorri to say something like that. Whenever we do brilliant in a match or do outstanding deliveries, someone has to suspect us of cheating, that is the way it is…if Umar Gul was RP Singh or Flintoff, nobody wouldv said a thing…..DOUBLE STANDARDS