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Corruption in India, who would have thought it ?

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http://m.indiatoday.in/story/india-...e-curator-pandurang-salgaonkar/1/1074728.html
 

From what we're lead to believe by those in the media who select what we're told, the only sport that seems crystal clean of corruption is the one where most money is at stake, for the media: professional football.

Odd that. And variable refereeing, dodgy penalties, and awful fixtures are being put down to simple incompetence.

Looking forward to the Qatar world cup though.
 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41788611

Ben Stokes: England all-rounder 'was defending two men from homophobic abuse'.

Two men have claimed England cricketer Ben Stokes was defending them from homophobic abuse when he was arrested last month.

The all-rounder, 26, was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after an incident near a Bristol nightclub on 26 September.

Kai Barry and Billy O'Connell told the Sun that Stokes came to their aid.

Stokes was released without charge but remains under investigation after claims of an early-hours brawl.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said he would not be considered for selection until further notice and will not fly out with the rest of England's Ashes squad to Australia on Saturday.

Barry, 26 and O'Connell, 20 - who are both gay - said they met Stokes and his England team-mate Alex Hales in Bristol's Mbargo club on 24 September and that Stokes bought them drinks.

The pair, who also said they had no idea that Stokes and Hales were cricketers, claimed to have been subjected to homophobic abuse in the club and again outside the venue.

"We were so grateful to Ben for stepping in to help. He was a real hero," O'Connell told the Sun.

"Kai feared he could be attacked. If Ben hadn't intervened it could have been a lot worse for us."

Timeline of events

Stokes was arrested at Bristol's Mbargo club after an incident at about 02:35 BST which left another man needing hospital treatment for facial injuries.

Hours earlier, England had beaten West Indies by 124 runs in their third one-day international in Bristol, with Stokes scoring 73.

Team-mate Alex Hales, who was with Stokes at the Mbargo club, also missed the fourth ODI and returned to Bristol to help police.

Hales' lawyer has said he would be "surprised" if the 28-year-old Nottinghamshire batsman faced further action.

Stokes' agent said he will make his explanation public "when the time is right".

Police also renewed their appeal earlier this month for two men who they believe may be key witnesses to the incident for which Stokes was arrested.
 

summerisle said:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41788611

Ben Stokes: England all-rounder 'was defending two men from homophobic abuse'.

Two men have claimed England cricketer Ben Stokes was defending them from homophobic abuse when he was arrested last month.

The all-rounder, 26, was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm after an incident near a Bristol nightclub on 26 September.

Kai Barry and Billy O'Connell told the Sun that Stokes came to their aid.

Stokes was released without charge but remains under investigation after claims of an early-hours brawl.

The England and Wales Cricket Board said he would not be considered for selection until further notice and will not fly out with the rest of England's Ashes squad to Australia on Saturday.

Barry, 26 and O'Connell, 20 - who are both gay - said they met Stokes and his England team-mate Alex Hales in Bristol's Mbargo club on 24 September and that Stokes bought them drinks.

The pair, who also said they had no idea that Stokes and Hales were cricketers, claimed to have been subjected to homophobic abuse in the club and again outside the venue.

"We were so grateful to Ben for stepping in to help. He was a real hero," O'Connell told the Sun.

"Kai feared he could be attacked. If Ben hadn't intervened it could have been a lot worse for us."

Timeline of events

Stokes was arrested at Bristol's Mbargo club after an incident at about 02:35 BST which left another man needing hospital treatment for facial injuries.

Hours earlier, England had beaten West Indies by 124 runs in their third one-day international in Bristol, with Stokes scoring 73.

Team-mate Alex Hales, who was with Stokes at the Mbargo club, also missed the fourth ODI and returned to Bristol to help police.

Hales' lawyer has said he would be "surprised" if the 28-year-old Nottinghamshire batsman faced further action.

Stokes' agent said he will make his explanation public "when the time is right".

Police also renewed their appeal earlier this month for two men who they believe may be key witnesses to the incident for which Stokes was arrested.
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Wasn’t aware of this detail. Good on him for defending, but did he take it too far?

Welcome back after the Ashes ;)
 

kithnou said:
You'll still win I feel. Australia's batting lineup is as fragile as Everton players' confidence.
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This is an Everton free zone - Please.:)
Both sides have weaknesses, and this usually provides a compelling series. Why don't you start an Ashes thread to take your mind off the fine line between hope and disappointment ?
 
summerisle said:
This is an Everton free zone - Please.:)
Both sides have weaknesses, and this usually provides a compelling series. Why don't you start an Ashes thread to take your mind off the fine line between hope and disappointment ?
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Because I'll have a pack of Pommie bastards getting stuck into me after I have lost interest usually around the 3rd test.
I have enough with Everton to worry about. ;)
 

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