Ricky Ponting shoved in World Cup celebration
News has emerged that Ricky Ponting was shoved by a security guard during World Cup celebrations:
"The Sun-Herald understands the players were on the centre wicket when local police, two of whom were armed with machine-guns, ordered them from the playing field. The officer in charge, whom witnesses described as overly aggressive and forceful, was not prepared to listen when Ponting asked that his team be left for two minutes to sing the song. He demanded the team and its support staff leave the ground immediately.Sadly, the ICC have screwed up just about every aspect of the World Cup so it's hardly surprising that something as simple as Australia's celebration got spoiled. Singing the victory song, a stalwart Australian tradition, loses its cachet when relocated from the World Cup final pitch to the hotel pool.
The officer then allegedly used his shoulder to bump into Ponting and became more agitated. When the players stepped forward to protect their skipper they were warned they were at risk of being arrested. It is believed all-rounder Andrew Symonds intervened and helped defuse the situation by suggesting the team call it a night."
On the other hand, and at the risk of being labelled unAustralian, I can't help but appreciate the poetic symmetry. I still cringe when I think about Ricky Ponting and Damien Martyn shoving Sharad Pawar off the stage amidst the Champion's Trophy celebrations. Perhaps Ricky's finally getting a little comeuppance.
| Posted by JC on Fri 11 May |  20 comments |
I can't remember who made the comment, but the comment about how Andrew Symond is Ricky Ponting's Bodyguard come to mind.
But JC I think the key difference here, I doubt there will be many Australian fans who care, misunderstandings happen, its not like the guard pistol whipped Ponting.
Good to see the team unity, nice to know the team would take a bullet for Ponting.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 10:27:27
But JC I think the key difference here, I doubt there will be many Australian fans who care, misunderstandings happen, its not like the guard pistol whipped Ponting.
Good to see the team unity, nice to know the team would take a bullet for Ponting.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 10:27:27
It will be interesting to see Australian reaction if any - one of the things mentioned during PawarGate was how would Australia feel if it happened to them. I guess now we get to see.
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 10:35:59
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 10:35:59
Oh dear, I was reading this article and got to "It is believed all-rounder Andrew Symonds..." and I had to look away!! I couldn't read the end of the sentence!
I'm glad he "defused" the situation... and didn't do anything else. :)
Posted by Timbo on 2007-05-11 10:37:29
I'm glad he "defused" the situation... and didn't do anything else. :)
Posted by Timbo on 2007-05-11 10:37:29
Maybe in the gloom the guard thought it was some Aussie fans. I also can see some leader potential in Symonds. Imagine Symonds as captain. That must get up your probiscus Cookie!
Posted by mic on 2007-05-11 10:43:20
Posted by mic on 2007-05-11 10:43:20
Roy as an ODI captain, sure. As a Test captain? Never gonna happen!
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 11:11:25
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 11:11:25
Simmo for PM! :)
Posted by Timbo on 2007-05-11 12:07:57
Posted by Timbo on 2007-05-11 12:07:57
I just read that article in full, Symmo certainly is well behaved.
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The cup created other headaches for the players and team management. They had to deal with "stitch-up" photographs taken by people purporting to be Australian supporters.
The Sun-Herald has been told of an incident involving Symonds as he and some teammates enjoyed themselves at a nightclub. A tourist dressed in an Australian supporter's shirt grabbed him in a headlock while his mate stood by with a camera.
It appeared as if the pair wanted Symonds to react in a way that would create controversy. The allrounder, however, showed restraint by leaving the club.
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Considering he probably would have had to have one or two drinks, that shows amazing foresight. I can't imagine too many of our AFL/Rugby stars managing that sort of behaviour.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 12:30:04
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The cup created other headaches for the players and team management. They had to deal with "stitch-up" photographs taken by people purporting to be Australian supporters.
The Sun-Herald has been told of an incident involving Symonds as he and some teammates enjoyed themselves at a nightclub. A tourist dressed in an Australian supporter's shirt grabbed him in a headlock while his mate stood by with a camera.
It appeared as if the pair wanted Symonds to react in a way that would create controversy. The allrounder, however, showed restraint by leaving the club.
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Considering he probably would have had to have one or two drinks, that shows amazing foresight. I can't imagine too many of our AFL/Rugby stars managing that sort of behaviour.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 12:30:04
world abuzz with story of machine gun toting barbados police abusing cricket captain
view from the other side ( check the comments)
Posted by Homer on 2007-05-11 15:05:12
view from the other side ( check the comments)
Posted by Homer on 2007-05-11 15:05:12
Homer, thanks for the post. Phew, those comments are pretty intense - Australia didn't leave the West Indies with any more friends, it seems. Here are some samplers of the comments (I hadn't even heard about what the Aussies did to the pavilion during their drunken celebrations):
"alleged damage done to the new players pavillion during the Aussie’s drunken celebrations"
"Was it not the same Australians who were required to apologise to an Indian cabinet minister for pushing him out of the way so they can begin their celebrations at a recent tournament?"
"This incident did not happen right after the win,so the police had a right to protect the square from a bunch of drunking thugs"
"It is instructive that it was Andrew Symonds, the only non-white who was the voice of reason in shepherding his colleagues off the square. "
"I have never liked Ricky Ponting. He’s too pompous. He thinks too highly of himself. He has the incorrect attitude."
"Why are we not talking about the squash ball in Gilchrist glove. That to me speaks volumes on the bad sportsman-like attitude of the Aussies in general. What about skinny dipping at 9 am the next day …still celebrating? Give me a break . Enough is enough!They have to respect our laws."
"These Aussies are a bunch of unruly, anti-social drunks. There is no way that type of behaviour would be tolerated at the MCG, Adelaide or even Lords cricket grounds, therefore why our Kensington Oval. These thugs should be made to pay for damages they incurred at our new players’ dressing room and for the thrashing of the Lucky Horseshoe restaurant on Sunday morning April 29th, when the Barbados police had to be called in to eject them."
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 15:38:28
"alleged damage done to the new players pavillion during the Aussie’s drunken celebrations"
"Was it not the same Australians who were required to apologise to an Indian cabinet minister for pushing him out of the way so they can begin their celebrations at a recent tournament?"
"This incident did not happen right after the win,so the police had a right to protect the square from a bunch of drunking thugs"
"It is instructive that it was Andrew Symonds, the only non-white who was the voice of reason in shepherding his colleagues off the square. "
"I have never liked Ricky Ponting. He’s too pompous. He thinks too highly of himself. He has the incorrect attitude."
"Why are we not talking about the squash ball in Gilchrist glove. That to me speaks volumes on the bad sportsman-like attitude of the Aussies in general. What about skinny dipping at 9 am the next day …still celebrating? Give me a break . Enough is enough!They have to respect our laws."
"These Aussies are a bunch of unruly, anti-social drunks. There is no way that type of behaviour would be tolerated at the MCG, Adelaide or even Lords cricket grounds, therefore why our Kensington Oval. These thugs should be made to pay for damages they incurred at our new players’ dressing room and for the thrashing of the Lucky Horseshoe restaurant on Sunday morning April 29th, when the Barbados police had to be called in to eject them."
Posted by JC on 2007-05-11 15:38:28
Always a stirer JC always trying to stir trouble. Most of the comments I saw were more even.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 18:48:18
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-11 18:48:18
I wasn't actually trying to stir things up. The level of malevolence against the Australians in some of those posts genuinely bothered me. In a very real way, the conduct of the Australian cricket team is how much of the world sees Australia in general.
Posted by JC on 2007-05-12 09:57:10
Posted by JC on 2007-05-12 09:57:10
Why should it disturb you, JC? If those posters are narrow-minded enough to tar Australians generally because of sportmens' behaviour, they do not deserve my time and my thoughts. If a sportsman behaves poorly, should we really care? I don't think so, they do not represent me.
As for RP getting shoved. It's a non issue. RP has not said a thing about it. Let's not stir the pot.
Posted by stumps on 2007-05-12 10:09:04
As for RP getting shoved. It's a non issue. RP has not said a thing about it. Let's not stir the pot.
Posted by stumps on 2007-05-12 10:09:04
I was more concerned about the way the Australians supposedly trashed the pavilion in their drunken celebrations (although I've not heard anything about that other than in those comments). Maybe I should be able to ignore the multitudes (particularly on the subcontinent - until yesterday, I didn't even realise there was a similar sentiment in the Caribbean) who hate Australia because of the way a few petulant sportsmen behave. Finding it difficult though.
Posted by JC on 2007-05-12 10:19:15
Posted by JC on 2007-05-12 10:19:15
What do they means trashed? Rubbish left on the ground, streamers and rubbish thrown in the air. Looks like there was a big party in the area...... Oh wait there was....
JC you have to remember some people like to "hate" the winning team. No consistently winning team is ever loved (except by their fans). The West Indies were not "liked" till after they stopped winning.
However the sub-continent seems to take cricket passion to the next level. (burning effigies, insulting our players, blowing out every minor slight to be an international incident). I ask you this do you think they would be doing this if they were winning?
Also I can guarentee you there are New Zealanders who hate Aussies, Englsihmen who hate Aussies....etc However most don't care, but they arn't the ones who post.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-12 11:17:46
JC you have to remember some people like to "hate" the winning team. No consistently winning team is ever loved (except by their fans). The West Indies were not "liked" till after they stopped winning.
However the sub-continent seems to take cricket passion to the next level. (burning effigies, insulting our players, blowing out every minor slight to be an international incident). I ask you this do you think they would be doing this if they were winning?
Also I can guarentee you there are New Zealanders who hate Aussies, Englsihmen who hate Aussies....etc However most don't care, but they arn't the ones who post.
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-12 11:17:46
Well said Andrew. The "tall poppy" syndrome isn't unique to Australia (although we'd like to think we perfected it!). For those old enough to remember, like me, we have not always enjoyed cricketing dominance. Let's just enjoy these days, slowly coming to an end now that legends of the game are retiring; and the rest of the blogging world can go and get stuffed.
Posted by Dan Tas on 2007-05-12 12:09:07
Posted by Dan Tas on 2007-05-12 12:09:07
JC... and you called *me* a s#!% stirrer!!!
Posted by virtualgaz on 2007-05-12 19:05:23
Posted by virtualgaz on 2007-05-12 19:05:23
Thats right guys, give it to JC......
He is just trying to raise his hit rate, so he can get more money off Google ads. He was hoping to get rich off the Gilly Magic Power Ball, but unfortunately that fell through....
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-12 19:26:07
He is just trying to raise his hit rate, so he can get more money off Google ads. He was hoping to get rich off the Gilly Magic Power Ball, but unfortunately that fell through....
Posted by Andrew on 2007-05-12 19:26:07
JC, this is kinda tangential, but about the Pawar incident...don't feel bad at all..he is one of the most corrupt politicians in India. Ponting and his men should have done more than just "shove" him. Most people in India hate Pawar.
Posted by jay on 2007-05-13 01:27:44
Posted by jay on 2007-05-13 01:27:44
^%%^*&^*&*YJHSJHJBSNSN******************
all for ponting
Posted by ponting is a ****** on 2008-01-07 22:08:21
all for ponting
Posted by ponting is a ****** on 2008-01-07 22:08:21
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