Read an article which talks about how batsmen are instructed to lift their bats towards the pavilion each time they crack a fifty to ensure adequate TV exposure for the brand plastered on it as well as twirl around to allow enough time for photographers to capture the image. Bats are also not hung down when a player walks to the pavilion after a good knock as he has instructions to wave it to the crowd and the cameras milking additional publicity. The longer the time spent and more the runs scored all have performance based clauses which influence the way the batsman behaves out in the field. Personally, I don’t care and don’t understand what the big deal is. It’s not like this “behavior” is affecting the way they play. But since the media is after the Indian cricketer’s throats right now, maybe this following story might help put things in perspective…
Apparently the British captive soldiers (now released) are making money by telling their stories to the media. The controversial decision taken by the Ministry of Defence to allow the fifteen sailors and soldiers captured in Iran to sell their stories is causing uproar among Britain’s armed forces. Read British sailors tell media of Iran ordeal. Beat that.
Apparently the British captive soldiers (now released) are making money by telling their stories to the media. The controversial decision taken by the Ministry of Defence to allow the fifteen sailors and soldiers captured in Iran to sell their stories is causing uproar among Britain’s armed forces. Read British sailors tell media of Iran ordeal. Beat that.
