| bottom-link"> | | | | only to abstain from participating in such activities but |
| It is a very sad situation when (probably) | | | | to counter such activities through writing or |
| factor’s related to one’s first love | | | | intervention. And never to vote for people involved in |
| (cricket) lead to the person’s death. Bob | | | | such events. Thumbs Down. |
| Woolmer is no more.. This article is not to hail him as | | | | 5. What do political parties have to gain from |
| a Champion, but to look into the reasons of such | | | | this?Political parties use these events as nurseries to |
| incidents. | | | | nuture future leaders (sic). It is sick but true that |
| 1. Did Pakistan lose track?Pakistan lost the plot in their | | | | these kind of people are future leaders, or |
| games surely, and all people in it are responsible for | | | | conversely, most of the current leaders have been |
| the loss. This includes Selectors, Captain, Coach, and | | | | through this behavior. It is tough to accept that our |
| the rest of the team. There is no doubt about this. | | | | leaders are also part of this, but it is true. Such |
| And a defeat is a national concern. Thumbs Down. | | | | events also come as a shot in arms for opposition |
| 2. Is a defeat a national concern?A defeat is a | | | | parties, since cricket defeats can also be portrayed |
| national concern, and fans are known to go berserk | | | | to magnify government failure is other areas. Rot is |
| all over the world after defeats in popular sports, | | | | thus set. Thumbs Down. |
| especially when any team loses easy matches or | | | | 6. Why did Woolmer die?Whatever the cause of |
| loses to unworthy (percieved) opponents. This usually | | | | death, personal, professional or third party, it is |
| happens after World Cup matches or important | | | | definate that the pressure on him was immense, and |
| championships. Surely, a defeat is a national concern - | | | | after a certain limit, the physical pressure bearing |
| no doubt about it. But it is surely, not a matter of | | | | capacity of the body becomes important, however |
| Shame!! Thumbs Up. | | | | tough your mind is. That’s where age, physical |
| 3. Is Media’s role reasonable?Media’s | | | | health and surely mental conflict come into play. And |
| role changeover from reporting to driving is a major | | | | historical tensions pile up e.g. fate dealt him bad blows |
| cause of concern. The 4 pillars of a democracy are | | | | 3 times in the world cups - Twice for the Soth Africa |
| Government, Defence/ Military/ Police, Justice and | | | | team and now for the Pakistan Team. |
| Media. They play important roles in Governing / | | | | Woolmer’s physical capacity to bear jolts |
| Managing, Protecting, Redeeming, and Reporting. | | | | must be going down with each unexpected result. |
| However media is trying to play each of the 4 | | | | Facing charged crowds in Pakistan and India is a |
| functions to some extent and is especially to provide | | | | tough task and it was eventual that Woolmer and |
| instant justice. The reporting has become more | | | | Inzamam would have to go back and face the crowd |
| opinionated than ever. Media should keep analyzing | | | | (actually you have to face the media more than the |
| individual player performances and but leave | | | | crowd and media tries to infuriate the crowd). This is |
| suggestions to improve out of their ambit (especially | | | | a major factor. Thumbs Down. |
| blame fixing), and leave that to the Captain Coach | | | | 7. Does this affect the teams and players?Yes, the |
| and Selectors. Thumbs Down. | | | | high pressure gets into the teams and the play style |
| 4. Is the unruly crowd at player’s homes | | | | turns defensive, which is not the way the game is to |
| behavior correct?Just like the media role, the | | | | be played. You cannot play to avoid defeat, and |
| extension of public into the personal life is | | | | Victory is not equivalent to avoiding defeat! A person |
| unacceptable. However, this behavior derives from | | | | playing to avoid defeat has already lost the match/ |
| high media attention given to players, and targetted | | | | battle in his mind. There is only one way out - Media |
| rundown of individual players by the same media | | | | should please stop getting into the role of Captain, |
| creates confusing signals in the society which are | | | | coach or Selector. They should concentrate on |
| exploited by political parties. It is for individuals not | | | | reporting. |