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Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by nevada Tue Aug 06, 2013 4:30 pm
In case you are wondering if Rasool is another jailed "freedom fighter" from the valley -
he is a J&K cricketer who was in the touring party which went to Zimbabwe for a 5 match ODI series. He didn't get to play a single game. India won the series 5-0 and some people felt he should have been given a chance when India was leading 3-0 or 4-0. Now the valley is angry and even the CM of J&K is angry.
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/valley-angry-but-rasools-family-keeps-calm/article4985190.ece#comments
Though there is widespread anger and disappointment across the Valley over Kashmiri cricketer Parvez Rasool not getting to play even a single game in the ongoing cricket series in Zimbabwe, the cricketer’s family, who live in South Kashmir’s Bijbehara town, was calm and composed.
“Obviously, we are upset,” the 25-year-old cricketer’s father, Ghulam Rasool, told The Hindu. “But we fully honour the decision of the team managers. They are the best judges to decide who should play and who shouldn’t. Had he played today, our dream would have come true. Everybody in Jammu and Kashmir would have felt honoured. But, we are a family of sportsmanship. We don’t get carried away by emotions. We are hopeful he will play an international one day for India.”
A retired roller operator, Mr. Rasool himself was a renowned cricketer in Anantnag in the 1970s when stars such as Sunil Gavaskar, Bishen Singh Bedi, Zaheer Abbas and Imran Khan ruled the hearts. “I was an all-rounder. So are my two sons Asif and Parvez. We have been great fans of the game,” he said. Asif and Perveez both have played the Ranji Trophy.
“We didn’t lose our heart even when Parvez was desperately struggling for an entry to the national level. In 2009, he landed in a great trouble at Bangalore when he objected to the checking of his bag by sniffer dogs at his hotel. For several hours of the day, he was labelled a terrorist. When the police learnt that his resistance was only due to his Koran and a prayer mat in the bag, their respect for him grew more,” Mr. Rasool said.
The ambience outside, however, was melancholic. “A pall of gloom has descended on Bijbehara, and rest of Kashmir, when the people learnt that Parvez was denied even the last chance. This is being viewed as India’s injustice to a talented Kashmiri player,” said Shukat Ahmad Tak.
“Already there was remarkable cynicism, particularly among the younger generation. They would swear that India would never trust a Kashmiri player. Our apprehension is that the constituency of suspicion, cynicism, alienation and the conspiracy theory will grow over the unfair treatment meted out to Parvez,” said business and sports promoter Farooq Amin of the Kanwal Group.
He pointed out that a hate-India campaign is currently on in Facebook and Twitter.
Rasool shot to prominence after a brilliant Ranji season last year in which he scored 594 runs and took 33 wickets. On one occasion, he took seven Australian wickets for a paltry 26 runs. He is the only player among the 15 in the Indian team, who did not get to play a single match in the ongoing series.
“Hopefully Parvez Rasool got his answer by the deceit and insult. nd may b he vl now realise that India and Kashmiri z alws a deadly combination,” Javid A. Bhat tweeted.
Even Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been left disappointed. After Parvez was left out of the 4th ODI in Bulawayo, he tweeted: “Really disappointed that Parvez Rasool hasn’t been given a game in Zimbabwe. Come on BCCI give the young man a chance to prove himself.” On Saturday, Mr. Abdullah grumbled: “Did you really have to take him all the way to Zimbabwe to demoralise him?? Wouldn't it have been cheaper to just do it at home???”
he is a J&K cricketer who was in the touring party which went to Zimbabwe for a 5 match ODI series. He didn't get to play a single game. India won the series 5-0 and some people felt he should have been given a chance when India was leading 3-0 or 4-0. Now the valley is angry and even the CM of J&K is angry.
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/valley-angry-but-rasools-family-keeps-calm/article4985190.ece#comments
Though there is widespread anger and disappointment across the Valley over Kashmiri cricketer Parvez Rasool not getting to play even a single game in the ongoing cricket series in Zimbabwe, the cricketer’s family, who live in South Kashmir’s Bijbehara town, was calm and composed.
“Obviously, we are upset,” the 25-year-old cricketer’s father, Ghulam Rasool, told The Hindu. “But we fully honour the decision of the team managers. They are the best judges to decide who should play and who shouldn’t. Had he played today, our dream would have come true. Everybody in Jammu and Kashmir would have felt honoured. But, we are a family of sportsmanship. We don’t get carried away by emotions. We are hopeful he will play an international one day for India.”
A retired roller operator, Mr. Rasool himself was a renowned cricketer in Anantnag in the 1970s when stars such as Sunil Gavaskar, Bishen Singh Bedi, Zaheer Abbas and Imran Khan ruled the hearts. “I was an all-rounder. So are my two sons Asif and Parvez. We have been great fans of the game,” he said. Asif and Perveez both have played the Ranji Trophy.
“We didn’t lose our heart even when Parvez was desperately struggling for an entry to the national level. In 2009, he landed in a great trouble at Bangalore when he objected to the checking of his bag by sniffer dogs at his hotel. For several hours of the day, he was labelled a terrorist. When the police learnt that his resistance was only due to his Koran and a prayer mat in the bag, their respect for him grew more,” Mr. Rasool said.
The ambience outside, however, was melancholic. “A pall of gloom has descended on Bijbehara, and rest of Kashmir, when the people learnt that Parvez was denied even the last chance. This is being viewed as India’s injustice to a talented Kashmiri player,” said Shukat Ahmad Tak.
“Already there was remarkable cynicism, particularly among the younger generation. They would swear that India would never trust a Kashmiri player. Our apprehension is that the constituency of suspicion, cynicism, alienation and the conspiracy theory will grow over the unfair treatment meted out to Parvez,” said business and sports promoter Farooq Amin of the Kanwal Group.
He pointed out that a hate-India campaign is currently on in Facebook and Twitter.
Rasool shot to prominence after a brilliant Ranji season last year in which he scored 594 runs and took 33 wickets. On one occasion, he took seven Australian wickets for a paltry 26 runs. He is the only player among the 15 in the Indian team, who did not get to play a single match in the ongoing series.
“Hopefully Parvez Rasool got his answer by the deceit and insult. nd may b he vl now realise that India and Kashmiri z alws a deadly combination,” Javid A. Bhat tweeted.
Even Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been left disappointed. After Parvez was left out of the 4th ODI in Bulawayo, he tweeted: “Really disappointed that Parvez Rasool hasn’t been given a game in Zimbabwe. Come on BCCI give the young man a chance to prove himself.” On Saturday, Mr. Abdullah grumbled: “Did you really have to take him all the way to Zimbabwe to demoralise him?? Wouldn't it have been cheaper to just do it at home???”
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by MaxEntropy_Man Tue Aug 06, 2013 5:31 pm
he should talk to a fellow called badrinath subramaniam.
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:02 am
MaxEntropy_Man wrote:he should talk to a fellow called badrinath subramaniam.
He should also talk to Rakesh Tandon, Wasim Jaffer, Murali Karthik
Also, he should talk to Nohit Sharma and Dinesh Karthick on how they get picked no matter what.
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by nevada Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:17 am
I feel that he could have been given a chance in the last ODI. We could certainly use a backup off spinner as Ashwin is our only option currently.
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:12 am
nevada wrote:I feel that he could have been given a chance in the last ODI. We could certainly use a backup off spinner as Ashwin is our only option currently.
I never understood Indian extras not playing any game on a tour.
was it Rajesh Sharma? the 20 yo off spinner who never played until he was arrested by cops on some drug(?) charges?
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by nevada Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:00 pm
Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:nevada wrote:I feel that he could have been given a chance in the last ODI. We could certainly use a backup off spinner as Ashwin is our only option currently.
I never understood Indian extras not playing any game on a tour.
was it Rajesh Sharma? the 20 yo off spinner who never played until he was arrested by cops on some drug(?) charges?
Rahul Sharma - he did well in a season of IPL and was picked for the national team. He did okay in a few matches. Then he and a few others got busted for doing drugs in an IPL party.
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by Marathadi-Saamiyaar Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:20 pm
nevada wrote:Marathadi-Saamiyaar wrote:nevada wrote:I feel that he could have been given a chance in the last ODI. We could certainly use a backup off spinner as Ashwin is our only option currently.
I never understood Indian extras not playing any game on a tour.
was it Rajesh Sharma? the 20 yo off spinner who never played until he was arrested by cops on some drug(?) charges?
Rahul Sharma - he did well in a season of IPL and was picked for the national team. He did okay in a few matches. Then he and a few others got busted for doing drugs in an IPL party.
The problem is trying to satisfy all Aspirations - new/regional/bowling/batting/pace/spin for those 3 or 4 positions is real tricky. But, If a new inexperienced international player like Rasool is not tried against Zimby, who else they are going to try against? I think they could have played him instead of a fast bowler in Zimby in the last ODI. I think Kholi was hesitant bcz what if Rasool gets 6 to 8 wickets and puts him in a dilemma regarding Ashwin for the next tours.
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Re: Valley angry, but Rasool’s family keeps calm
by Captain Bhankas Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:01 am
doesn't get the first game of IND A's SA tour either.
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