http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/05/08/shoaib-akhtar-pakistan-crickets-enfant-terrible-in-one-last-bow/ Perspectives on Pakistan Fri, 16 May 2008 04:03:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/05/08/shoaib-akhtar-pakistan-crickets-enfant-terrible-in-one-last-bow/#comment-467 beecee Sat, 10 May 2008 15:19:06 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/05/08/shoaib-akhtar-pakistan-crickets-enfant-terrible-in-one-last-bow/#comment-467 It is sad indeed that "the crowds love it", just as they love the vulgarity of mentally-challenged soccer players and show business drug-sniffers. Conceited barbarians like Shoaib are role models for the young, whether we like it or not. Little wonder so many youngsters are ill-mannered and crass in their behaviour. They simply ape the antics of overpaid knuckle-dragging idiots who have been given so much attention that they believe -- with some justification -- that civilised behaviour is for wimps. It's all our own fault that jock-strapping cretins are regarded as 'heroes' by the masses. We get what we deserve. It is sad indeed that “the crowds love it”, just as they love the vulgarity of mentally-challenged soccer players and show business drug-sniffers. Conceited barbarians like Shoaib are role models for the young, whether we like it or not. Little wonder so many youngsters are ill-mannered and crass in their behaviour. They simply ape the antics of overpaid knuckle-dragging idiots who have been given so much attention that they believe — with some justification — that civilised behaviour is for wimps. It’s all our own fault that jock-strapping cretins are regarded as ‘heroes’ by the masses. We get what we deserve.

]]> http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/05/08/shoaib-akhtar-pakistan-crickets-enfant-terrible-in-one-last-bow/#comment-451 Animesh Chandra Bain Thu, 08 May 2008 21:56:14 +0000 http://blogs.reuters.com/pakistan/2008/05/08/shoaib-akhtar-pakistan-crickets-enfant-terrible-in-one-last-bow/#comment-451 It is a big tragedy for Shoaib Akhtar. Five years ban form International cricket will destroy his career. Just after a dramatic decision, PCB has shown flexibility for Shoaib Akhtar so that he could join IPL. It is a big tragedy for Shoaib Akhtar. Five years ban form International cricket will destroy his career. Just after a dramatic decision, PCB has shown flexibility for Shoaib Akhtar so that he could join IPL.

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