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Pakistan deserves a chance to be ICC host

Security has to be tested ahead of the Champions Trophy and sceptics should be asked to hold their criticism until the Asia Cup ends. Read The Article

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Krishan	Very well written ...... I agree with the views of Chesterfield. ( Posted: Sunday , June 29, 2008 at 14:54 )


Urvasi	I am really impressed with this article by someone who has learned to live by what he knows and not judge harshly the conditions. What surprises me is that no one has seend to commend this writer and his clear observations of the region. In the past I enjoyed his writings and thoughts in the Indian Express and really thank you for publishing his views. You can see his love of the game and human rights stance. Maybe I am a fan, but I wish others would also comment. ( Posted: Sunday , June 29, 2008 at 11:58 )


Jadaya	Hats off to the author for such a clear insight on a prickly issue. He has a reason for hitting out at the twenty/20 fad. I don''t blame him. Too much is made in the media of its success to the detriment of other forms of the game. ( Posted: Sunday , June 29, 2008 at 09:26 )


Riki	It''s still case of trying to convince the soft nations like Australia to play in Pakistan. They are a little yellow these days and that''s not from their ODI uniform. They are big on talk when it comes to on the field action but scared as ribbits off it when you metion the phrase ''the Champions Trophy is being held in Pakistan.'' Great that there is some support but its politics here and money with it. ( Posted: Saturday , June 28, 2008 at 17:57 )
I get the impression that the Aussies have become so squeamish about where they want to tour. The author makes the point about the Jaipur blasts and how the IPL went ahead without another hitch. It is time for the softies like the Aussies to realise how others live; that to draw attention to a cause they will do anything. Proteas toured Pakistan last year with tight security and there were no incidents. This Asia Cup, for what it is worth, has been held without any incidents. In this I support Trevor Chesterfield. Give Pakistan a chance to host such an important event. They deserve the opportunity. It''s not a perfect world, but the Aussies are making demands that have become outrageous. All these doubts suggest that Australia would have a problem touring any country where there is radicalism. Grow up an be part of the world. They be world champions, but they ahve become wimps as well with it. ( Posted by Justin on Monday , June 30, 2008 at 13:20 )

Murray	You have the wrong photo of this guy. He looks too white. The way he writes he''s an Asian with Asian views. God help us if this is how once good people are suckered into the Asia is great story. ( Posted: Friday , June 27, 2008 at 07:18 )
Dude, this is a totally uncalled for reaction. He is honest enough to tell the story how he sees it and this I find is refreshing for someone who looks at the region with honest and open eyes. I don''t always agree with what he says, either. But he makes a lot of interesting points and you guys should appreciate candid views. Now they want to push it to Sri Lanka, where there is a civil war and that''s not going to be easy as it could be targeted. Then again, so could South Africa where they are already in serious trouble over staging the the 2010 World Cup football with stadiums behind, and may buy into rugby union grounds to save their bacon. Whatever happens, Chesterfield and I agree, the Asia Cup, for what it is worth, is a good guide. You may have a problem with his Asia viewpoint, but at least he spells it out so people understand the way he thinks. It''s good writing by a veteran who has been throiugh it all. ( Posted by Shukri on Friday , June 27, 2008 at 21:14 )

tperacha	Carte, Thanks for writing this piece. As a Pakistani I truly appreciate your support for the my beloved country. ( Posted: Friday , June 27, 2008 at 00:54 )


Roshan	At last some honesty from someone of your columnists. He has a lot to say and it can be appreciated as he is someone who understands instead of judging us. As for MNK, you will find that the author has an appreciation for the T20, but like me, not in the massive doses that the IPL served up. It''s an entertainment. But if you look at the way this oped piece is written, he tackles three issues and all deal with cricket politics and money . . . money . . . money and that tells us where he at least is comong from. ( Posted: Thursday , June 26, 2008 at 18:45 )


NMK	The idea on safety and precautions and south asias view is well written but why is the author so obsessed about maping everything to T20 and how bad the format is. In his last few articles he has being continuosly doing this. Is everything in cricket now related to T20 for the author and how bad it is. ( Posted: Thursday , June 26, 2008 at 15:09 )

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