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Sydney Test

The article “The Sydney Test: will it revive fairness?” (Jan. 15) presented a brilliant and outstanding analysis. Not only in Australia but also in inter-club matches back home, fielders indulge in verbal jousts against the opponents. Is it not the duty and responsibility of local cricket associations to come down heavily on such uncivilised behaviour? I think the “pack of wild dogs” is here, there and everywhere.

B.R. Kumar,

Chennai

The Harbhajan issue as dealt with by Mike Proctor and the conclusion reached by him are amazing, to say the least. Of the three Australians who are said to have heard the so-called racist remark, one knew he was out but did not walk, and another stood waiting for the umpire’s signal when he had clearly nicked the ball to the slip and was caught and, more importantly, claimed that he held a grounded catch.

Harbhajan denies making the comment, the umpires did not hear him; nor did Ricky Ponting or Sachin Tendulkar. But Mr. Procter is satisfied that the words were said. If one has decided to take the word of the person making the accusation and his friends, what is the need for a ‘hearing?’

S. Suryanarayanan,

Chennai

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