Spot Fixing : Nothing New
Spot fixing is a term which has always been in the shadows of Cricket. Though it creeps up once in a while, but whenever it creeps up it puts a question mark on the image of this gentleman's game.
India is a country where cricket is believed to be a religion and the cricketers the "God".
In this country it would turn out to be a shock for the cricket lovers if they found out their country players are involved in this business
Similar thing happened a few days back when three players of the IPL team Rajasthan Royals, were found guilty of spot fixing
The players were
1. Shantakuamaran Sreesanth
2. Ajith Chandila
3. Ankit chavahn.
It was a dooms day for the most beloved game of India.
IPL is a game which is related to Money, Luxury, glamour and controversies. But after the new addition f spot fixing to it's name, it has become a game which sees it's future looming around dark clouds. The fans who would stand in the scorching heat just to see a glimpse of their favorite players are now using the same dedication to put up marches against this Money involved IPL games.
Many places were seen crowded with public having boards which said "Ban IPL Games in India".
Is it the only solution to this?
Banning the games which gives new names to Indian cricket?
Banning the games which gives new names to Indian cricket?
(We will come to this topic later)
For now the details of these three players who were found guilty of spot fixing.
For now the details of these three players who were found guilty of spot fixing.
1. Ajith Chandila
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| Ajith Chandila |
2. S. Sreesanth
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| S.Sreesanth |
The second case of spot fixing involved a well known cricketer who also represented the Indian side. This guy had passion, Anger and pace. The necessary ingredients of a good fast bowler. But this poor guy was either injured or always involved in controversies. Starting with the dance after hitting a six of a South African bowler to the slap he received from Harbhajjan Singh, this player had always some heat around him. But no one would have thought that an established cricketer like him could be involved in a case like this.
He was supposed to put a towel in his trousers before bowling his over so that the bookies get a signal and get time to bet, he did it and even warmed up a bit to give bookie some extra time and bowled an over of 13 runs against Kings XI Punjab.He was given 40 lakhs to do so. He could have been a good fast bowler, had he concentrated on his bowling skills rather than Money making skills. But never the less he will have enough time to think about his mistakes sitting in the prison.
He was supposed to put a towel in his trousers before bowling his over so that the bookies get a signal and get time to bet, he did it and even warmed up a bit to give bookie some extra time and bowled an over of 13 runs against Kings XI Punjab.He was given 40 lakhs to do so. He could have been a good fast bowler, had he concentrated on his bowling skills rather than Money making skills. But never the less he will have enough time to think about his mistakes sitting in the prison.
3. Ankit Chavhan
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| Ankit Chavhan |
Another rising name in Indian cricket, Ankit Chavhan was asked to bowl an over of 14 runs too.According to reports he was approached by Ajith Chandila and Chandila asked him to do so for the bookies. The signal that was to be given by Chavhan was by rotating his wrist band on the fiels before bowling. He gave away 15 runs to the openers Glen Maxwell and Aditya Taare in the third over of the match between Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals. He was offered an amount of 60 lakhs. He gave away only 2 runs in his first over.
Dooms day for Indian Cricket
The days May 5th , May 9th and May 15th could be termed as dooms day for Indian cricket and IPL. In the presence of great players like S.Tendulkar,Adam Gillchrist, Rahul Dravid and many more, these three days say the players giving more importance to money rather than their respect and team. It is well a matter of Shame for these players who earn lakhs of rupees in the IPL but still think that's not enough. Because of them it's the Indian Image which has to suffer. Few years back when the Pakistani players were alleged for spot fixing, many Indian voices were raised for criticism but now? It is our players who did the same. Now it's our turn to put zips on our mouth and keep on listening the criticism by the reporters.
Now the question arises "Is there any punishment for this?" Well the answer depends on the Cricket board and the police officials. If they want , these players can get sentenced upto 5 years of imprisonment and life long ban on playing any matches(be it international or domestic).
Well whether they get punishment or not, the stain of a fixer and a corrupt player will always be remembered with their name. They will not be remembered for their contributions anymore.
If in future i ask somene "Do you know Sreesanth?" I would expect an answer like "Yes, that Indian fast bowler who bowled exceptionally well against the Aussies in his debut test series."
But instead i may get an answer as "Yes, that cricketer involved in fixing. I remember him".
Nobody will remember the catch Sreesanth took to dismiss Misbah of Joginder Sharma's ball to help India win the innaugral T20. No one will remember Ajith Chandilla's Hattrick in IPL 4 plaing for RR. But what they will remember is that they disrespected the value and importance of Cricket for money. They will always be called Losers.
As is said in a proverb "It just takes a moment to wash away all the good works you did all the way". And NO ONE WILL KNOW IT BETTER THAN THE PLAYERS THEMSELVES.
The Indians were highly disappointed by the happenings. These Indians can bear anything but not the dis respect of the game they think as their religion.
The Indians were highly disappointed by the happenings. These Indians can bear anything but not the dis respect of the game they think as their religion.
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| An angry crowd demands Justice with the Gentleman's game. |
How is fixing done and what is it?
Spot fixing is the influencing of a particular part of a game. That means a particular time. I this the bookies or fixers ask the players to perform according to what they say and in return they give the players money.
For example An over of a match can be fixed, A batsman can deliberately be OUT, A bowler can intentionally bowl a NO Ball etc. These little parts contribute to the big network of fixing. These are so secretly done that sometimes they are unnoticed.
For example An over of a match can be fixed, A batsman can deliberately be OUT, A bowler can intentionally bowl a NO Ball etc. These little parts contribute to the big network of fixing. These are so secretly done that sometimes they are unnoticed.
Players are asked to give signs before completing their quota.
Verdict
The most sad part of spot fixing is the disrespect that's suffered by the team members and Captains. Even sometimes honest and good players are suspected after these happenings. So this is a real disregard to the game and the images of players.
The aftermaths are even disastrous. The players involved live a life of shame a=nd their image may never improve in front of the public.
BCCI and ICC are trying their best to put a stop to these. But it's the players who needs to be responsible enough to understand the consequences and the falsity of this bad network of fixing.
< NO TO FIXING >
This is what players should do. Why live a life of regrets when you get so much respect from your country. I respect the Legends like S.Tendulkar, S.Ganguly , A.Kumble, Gilchrist, Ponting, Kapil dev etc on whom no one could even point a finger. For me they are the national heroes of Cricket.
Every player should be like them.
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Every player should be like them.
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