MONKEY OFF BHAJJI'S BACK

So screamt the headlines in the leading daily, the TOI. The three test match ban on Bhajji had been lifted and the racial slur goes. Though he's been fined 50% of his match fees, that's hardly meaningful punishment. So what exactly did happen during the Sydney test?? What was all the fuss about?? In short, what's the big deal???

Apparently, Bhajji responded to Symonds provocation by saying 'teri maa ki' which poor li'l Symonds interpreted as 'monkey'. OMG!!!!!!!!! the kind of misunderstandings that can happen due to 'cultural and language barriers'. But then again, that's not exactly what Symonds heard. Symonds heard Bhajji call him a 'big monkey'. Now, hws that possible??????? Well, maybe Bhajji said something like 'teri badi maa ki' or maybe even 'teri biwi aur maa ki'.We could consider these possibilities.
The ever so diplomatic Kumble came out on TV and thanked Ponting, CA, the Australian people, media, the hot dog vendor and a couple of more of his good friends. After all we all just witnessed 'cricket emerge victorious' right???

BULLSHIT!!! That's the best way to describe it.....CA was pummelled into submission by a cash rich BCCI's money and muscle power. Politicking at its best. After all, we are from India and they dont do politics better than this these days. With a mid tour team pullout and an ESPN sue threat looming large CA just gave in and the magic formula called compromise was all worked out. Australian players frustration can well be understood. Must be something like what the taliban felt, being groomed by Pakistan into rogues and then being ditched by them. In this context with obvious reference to the concerned parties.

Was the entire episode justified then??? Debatable. But for a team that calls themselves world champions running on zero sportmanship and even lower moral values, such jolts definitely come as a breath of fresh air.
Live with it guys. We have a rich board. And you guys just got a taste of raw money power. So, the next time a Muralitharan or a Sarwan gets harassed in your backyard, do remember that a bunch of brown guys whopped you exactly at the same place. Perth first, and now this, it must be really hard.

And Symonds......in case Bhajji really called you a monkey, apologies(heartfelt). But the resemblance is uncanny. Sorry mate..........