Aggrieved and annoyed former cricketers have criticised Harbhajan Singh and MS Dhoni for missing the Padma awards ceremony. The overwhelming feeling
is that they have let the country down.
Some reactions:
Bishan Singh Bedi, former India captain: It's an unpardonable offence. The general practice is that the home ministry sends out letter asking the recipients if they are willing to accept the award or not and accordingly they are shortlisted.
In this case, I am sure both Dhoni and Harbhajan agreed to accept the award and so their names figured in the list. Later on, they behaved as if nothing happened.
They disgraced one of the highest honours. You can't buy this with money, especially since some Olympic medal winners have been a deprived lot when it comes to such recognitions.
It's really shameful. BCCI should have a word with the cricketers. Surprisingly, there is no word from BCCI either.
Maninder Singh, former Indian spinner: It's indeed very unfortunate and sad that these boys didn't attend the function. Harbhajan treated the whole issue as if it was a big joke by saying that next time he would be available two days in advance.
It's BCCI's responsibilty to educate these players. They should see how someone like Sachin Tendulkar behaves and learn from him. A great cricketer has to lead a life after cricket and money is not everything.
I feel BCCI should be a little more pro-active when it comes to such issues.
Ashok Malhotra, former India batsman: It seems commercial aspect have become more important for these players. You can't be so highhanded. Both Harbhajan and Dhoni have let the cricketing community down.
Arun Lal, former India batsman: I don't know the exact story from the cricketers' side but whatever has happened is not good for the game.
Source: TOI
is that they have let the country down.
Some reactions:
Bishan Singh Bedi, former India captain: It's an unpardonable offence. The general practice is that the home ministry sends out letter asking the recipients if they are willing to accept the award or not and accordingly they are shortlisted.
In this case, I am sure both Dhoni and Harbhajan agreed to accept the award and so their names figured in the list. Later on, they behaved as if nothing happened.
They disgraced one of the highest honours. You can't buy this with money, especially since some Olympic medal winners have been a deprived lot when it comes to such recognitions.
It's really shameful. BCCI should have a word with the cricketers. Surprisingly, there is no word from BCCI either.
Maninder Singh, former Indian spinner: It's indeed very unfortunate and sad that these boys didn't attend the function. Harbhajan treated the whole issue as if it was a big joke by saying that next time he would be available two days in advance.
It's BCCI's responsibilty to educate these players. They should see how someone like Sachin Tendulkar behaves and learn from him. A great cricketer has to lead a life after cricket and money is not everything.
I feel BCCI should be a little more pro-active when it comes to such issues.
Ashok Malhotra, former India batsman: It seems commercial aspect have become more important for these players. You can't be so highhanded. Both Harbhajan and Dhoni have let the cricketing community down.
Arun Lal, former India batsman: I don't know the exact story from the cricketers' side but whatever has happened is not good for the game.
Source: TOI
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