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Punishment for cricket match fixing in the eyes of Sir Vivian Richards

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,

AoA.

Sir,

Since the news of Moin Khan’s late night visit to a casino in NewZealand broke in Pakistan, a debate is raging in every section of the society to send the cases of all the Pakistani cricket players and PCB officials, found guilty of match fixing, during the ongoing World Cup cricket matches, for their trial in military courts.

In this regard, the views on punishment for match fixing, of the world’s most famous cricketer, Sir Vivian Richards, are reproduced below for your kind perusal please.

Sir Vivian Richards, writing at page 219 in his book titled “Sir Vivian The Definitive Autobiography” states:

“The problem (match-fixing) needs to be taken more seriously and be throughly investigated. Anyone caught and proved beyond doubt to be involved in match-fixing should be given the maximum punishment, both within the game and under the laws of the country in which it happens. In my view, it is a kind of treason, selling your country out. At one time that would have meant being put in front of a firing squad! How can anyone sell out his or her country for a few bucks? It is beyond my comprehension.”

Best Regards,

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

“Abundance is not a state of finances or wealth, it is a state of inner health. Wherever there is joy, appreciation, gratitude, giving, caring, creativity, vision, inspiration, love, patience and playfulness, there is abundance.”

— Author Unknown

Pakistan scored 160 and Zimbabwe scored 289 against the West Indies.

Point to ponder is that our next match on 1st March is vs Zimbabwe, who scored 80% more runs than us, against the same bowling.

So, Pakistan may play any combination of 11 players but must repeat must, play with 5 regular bowlers against the Zimbabwe:

“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.”
—Buddha

THE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY: Harvard Business Review

February 24, 2015

Win Back Your Boss’s Trust by Showing Integrity

Can you truly regain your boss’s trust once you’ve lost it? In most cases, the answer is yes. Trust is often broken if your integrity has been called into question. There are two ways to rebuild trust and show integrity. The first takes time: repeatedly demonstrate an ability to work hard and delay selfish gratification. For example, work through lunch or take on onerous or tedious tasks that need to get done, but no one else wants to do. The second is quicker: show a willingness to sacrifice to benefit others when the stakes are high. This could include putting off a planned vacation to meet a major need or goal of your boss’s. You have to be willing to do what others might not, so you won’t be seen as prioritizing your own needs over those of the company.

Adapted from “2 Ways to Regain Your Boss’s Trust” by David DeSteno.

The daily “Dawn” today has published my letter under the title “Cricket defeat : other view” as per the link:- http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=24_02_2015_009_009