ID :
32923
Sat, 11/29/2008 - 02:31
Auther :
Shortlink :
http://m.oananews.org//node/32923
The shortlink copeid
India`s cricketing future in chaos: Oz media
Melbourne, Nov 28 (PTI) The Mumbai terror attack has
brought cricketing super-power India on its knees and it could
join Pakistan in the no-go destination list if foreign players
refuse to participate in the postponed Champions League
Twenty20, said the Australian media.
"A landmark precedent has been created with the
postponement of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20
tournament, with cricket's new base -- India -- in danger of
losing its status as a safe destination for players following
the terror attacks in Mumbai," said 'The Sydney Morning
Herald'.
"With Australia and most major nations due to play a
large portion of their cricket on the subcontinent from now
on, the decision to delay the league in India could have dire
consequences for future series - as has been the case for
terror-ravaged Pakistan," it added.
The Champions League Twenty20 was scheduled next month
from December 3 and Mumbai was one of the venues for the
cash-rich mega event.
'The Herald Sun' said the attack, that killed over 100
people, has put international cricket in "crisis".
"The Mumbai terrorist massacre has ripped the heart out
of Indian cricket with Australia suspending all
cricket-related travel to the country.
"World cricket was in crisis last night with the game's
most powerful nation on its knees and next week's
multi-million dollar Champions League tournament postponed,"
it said.
'The Australian' felt a chaotic future awaits Indian
cricket which will now struggle to alley security fears of
visiting teams.
"Indian cricket's short-term future is in chaos and its
long-term prospects under serious question after terror
attacks in Mumbai.
"The killings and carnage sent a shiver down the spine of
the international game as the targeted hotels, the Taj Mahal
and Oberoi, have long been favoured by players and officials,"
it said.
"Mumbai is the favourite destination of all cricketers on
the subcontinent and it is where the heart of subcontinental
cricket resides," it added. PTI
brought cricketing super-power India on its knees and it could
join Pakistan in the no-go destination list if foreign players
refuse to participate in the postponed Champions League
Twenty20, said the Australian media.
"A landmark precedent has been created with the
postponement of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20
tournament, with cricket's new base -- India -- in danger of
losing its status as a safe destination for players following
the terror attacks in Mumbai," said 'The Sydney Morning
Herald'.
"With Australia and most major nations due to play a
large portion of their cricket on the subcontinent from now
on, the decision to delay the league in India could have dire
consequences for future series - as has been the case for
terror-ravaged Pakistan," it added.
The Champions League Twenty20 was scheduled next month
from December 3 and Mumbai was one of the venues for the
cash-rich mega event.
'The Herald Sun' said the attack, that killed over 100
people, has put international cricket in "crisis".
"The Mumbai terrorist massacre has ripped the heart out
of Indian cricket with Australia suspending all
cricket-related travel to the country.
"World cricket was in crisis last night with the game's
most powerful nation on its knees and next week's
multi-million dollar Champions League tournament postponed,"
it said.
'The Australian' felt a chaotic future awaits Indian
cricket which will now struggle to alley security fears of
visiting teams.
"Indian cricket's short-term future is in chaos and its
long-term prospects under serious question after terror
attacks in Mumbai.
"The killings and carnage sent a shiver down the spine of
the international game as the targeted hotels, the Taj Mahal
and Oberoi, have long been favoured by players and officials,"
it said.
"Mumbai is the favourite destination of all cricketers on
the subcontinent and it is where the heart of subcontinental
cricket resides," it added. PTI
