tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post8792880669062215827..comments2023-10-31T15:19:20.819+00:00Comments on Inspired to blog: Should we start a benefit fund for Kapil Dev?Shammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07905000396589717457noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-87787419536157953972008-02-15T09:55:00.000+00:002008-02-15T09:55:00.000+00:00Priya: I've come round to that opinion too.Priya: I've come round to that opinion too.Shammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07905000396589717457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-33067169510148237602008-02-14T17:45:00.000+00:002008-02-14T17:45:00.000+00:00Maybe its too late to leave a comment here, also I...Maybe its too late to leave a comment here, also I dont want to interrupt the conversation the two of you seem to be having...anyhoo here's my two bit. Reading this post reminded me of something Rajini says in the movie 'Yejaman'- something about 'unnoothvanga mariyadhai naan thatti parikka mataen, yennakku vanda mariyadhai naan vittu kodukka mataen'. Thunderous applause, whistles, claps please. I think Kapil is right in fighting for what is rightfully his. PriyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-56401458922248834902008-02-14T16:23:00.000+00:002008-02-14T16:23:00.000+00:00i like watching cricket here on TV mainly because ...i like watching cricket here on TV mainly because there are less ads, less roll on adds which are shown on top of the picture and take up a third of the screen. <BR/><BR/>been infrequently to some of the top grounds here and it has always been very pleasant and lovely especially when there is a test match on.<BR/><BR/>they just play too much cricket and far too one day cricket. <BR/><BR/>meerameerkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789824861427821085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-85948403451474497122008-02-14T15:19:00.000+00:002008-02-14T15:19:00.000+00:00Cricket makes me sick because it's all money all t...Cricket makes me sick because it's all money all the time and not the game itself (it's also why I dont watch football). It started with Azhar and went downhill from there. I sneak a peek if India's playing Pakistan in one-dayers, but otherwise dont bother overmuch :) Maybe watching cricket in India might enthuse me a bit more, just because of the sheer craze there, but I doubt it rather.<BR/><BR/>- ShyamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-67056456266380826722008-02-14T14:58:00.000+00:002008-02-14T14:58:00.000+00:00hey, you are very fair normally. so it is ok for k...hey, you are very fair normally. so it is ok for kapil to take a bit of stick from you. still he is one of the better ones. certainly worked hard and had a lot of talent. <BR/><BR/>why does cricket make you sick? there is more money in the sport, but when the board is earning so much money from TV, then it is only right that the cricketers earn a lot of wonga. <BR/><BR/>it is a cash cow and they are definitely milking it for all it is worth. a bit like the football in this country. <BR/><BR/>meerameerkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789824861427821085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-23390170349547120862008-02-14T13:50:00.000+00:002008-02-14T13:50:00.000+00:00Meera: Ok, I did think about it while writing this...Meera: Ok, I did think about it while writing this post - that a pension is for services rendered... but his statement (or that part of it which was quoted) just seemed a little OTT to me. Still, I might have to concede that you're right and I was unfair. I used to like the guy, in those far-off days when cricket didnt make me sick! :) <BR/><BR/>- shyamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643109.post-2743496294257565012008-02-14T13:16:00.000+00:002008-02-14T13:16:00.000+00:00yes you are being very unfair. he was a great cric...yes you are being very unfair. he was a great cricketer possibly the greatest ever cricketer in indian history. he pretty much carried the indian attack on his shoulders in the 80s. so he deserves a pension.<BR/><BR/>he many not be living in poverty now. but how can anyone just withdraw a pension (which by definition is remuneration based on services previously rendered) arbitrarily. it is a matter of principle. why should he not get a pension which he rightfully earned . sacking him is fair enough but the pension should be given to him because he more than most has definitely earned it. <BR/><BR/>also dont forget inflation. what you earned in the 80s in india could be peanuts now unless you have been a shrewd investor. his media career is not much to talk about because he is not gifted in the gab.meerkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11789824861427821085noreply@blogger.com