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The media sarcastically said the Sydney encounter was a match that will have been relished only by "rabid nationalists" and others for whom victory and vengeance are the sole reasons for playing sport. India lost the match.
The Sydney Test entertained spectators at the ground, provided some excellent batting but left a "sour taste" in the mouth, the "Melbourne Age" newspaper said.
Until another shocking decision was made by an umpire (Steve Bucknor) reliable in his time but past his prime, the fifth day of this "unattractive contest" was offering plenty of tension to put alongside the memorable hundreds contributed by capable batsmen on both the sides, it said.
"Had the umpiring been even remotely acceptable on the opening days, or had replays been used to give embattled umpires a chance, India might perchance have won the contest but that will forever remain in the land of conjuncture," it said.
The newspaper said Rahul Dravid's dismissal in the second innings at a crucial juncture compromised all subsequent events rendering meaningless the continuation of Australia's run of victories.
On another issue, the newspaper said despite the amiability of many players, Ponting's team is developing a reputation for being headstrong and precious. "Matthew Hayden's belittling of Anil Kumble's bowling at the MCG was case in point," it said.
The newspaper hoped that at least a vestige of sportsmanship is observed when the teams next meet in Perth.
"What happens in the middle has a nasty habit of spreading further afield," it said.
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RatingI think the aussies are basically bas__tards. They behave like a bunch of maa- dhar - ch0ds. Basically their ancestors are all bhen-ch0ds and they where sent to austaralia as criminals after being ch0d0fied by the emperor of britin. This is the reason they look like monkeys and not kangaroos. Harbhajan Zindabad
What happened in Sydney is a Shame on cricket. On-field and off-field umpires colluded with Cheats Australian team to defeat India. India should play next match only if ban on Harbhajan is lifted, Bucknor/ Bensen/ Proctor booted out and match in Sydney declared null and void.
hey its really sad that oz who r known for thier abbusive behaviour on field has charged harbhajan singh for racial abbuse. mate i can just say that u ozs r gonna face much more than wht indian players r facing right now when they will tour india later this year... people in india r really emotional, its our religion. so beware oz u guys wont b spared in india
It's funny that no one talks about fining the umpires and Match refee.They should be stripped ff their Posts.It seems that they were robots or may be some animals which were trailed to lift the finger when it hears the voice of it's master.
The self-styled Aussie captain, their players and media have been exposed as the game's biggest cheats. So desperate is Ponting to match Steve Waugh's feat that he will do anything at any cost to steal a win- with the umpires as their accomplices. After the excessive appealing
Support 100% Bcci decision to suspend tour.The Aussies have become world class cheaters
Indians should win the next match and show the world of their capability.There's nothing else more appropriate and satisfying.
Mr Ponting the gentleman in the press conference wasn't doubting your dignity but reassuring you as to how big a CHEAT you are, you guys are the most UGLY looking pieces of shit which unfortunately cricketing world has to bear, come to India in October at your own risk and then we'll show this ROY hunk what exactly is RACISM. As far as BUCKNOR
Aussies should tremble in there pants, when ever they think of playing in India. BCCI should ban australian players from playing in IPL.
AT LEAST AUSTRALIAN MEDIA IS FAIR
Terrible for Cricket. Hope the Austrailian cricket team learns some sportsmanship and decent befaviour befitting the game. Honesty and sportsmanship is more important than victory and eearning money.
There were so many wrong decisions made by this scare crow Steve Bucknor even in the previous tour of India to Australia. Maybe he is bribed.
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