With the verdict in the spot fixing scandal indicting Pakistani cricketers out, DNA asked a few cricket enthusiasts how the decision would impact the game.
Due to fixing, the entire charm of a match gets ruined. A ban is the only way to teach such cricketers a lesson. Their deeds affect the reputation of the entire country.
—Dhananjay Mehta, labour contractor
My views on the spot fixing scandal and attempts to malign the game are, that from the streets to the stadium, cricket will always be popular. In spite of such incidents in the cricketing world a real cricket lover like me will remain a faithful follower of the game.
—Jayraj Pandya, student
All this talk of fixing is generally based on hearsay and sketchy facts. Cricket entertains me and I am indifferent to all this talk.
—Benoy Parikh, student
In my eyes, selling your country’s pride for a bagful of money, breaching the trust of millions who live for every moment you spend on the field and profaning the game that has given you an identity, is a bigger crime than murder.
—Shirin Sadikot, cricket blogger
Such scandals are shameful. Currently, everything has become commercial in cricket. Action must be taken against the guilty. Such incidents kill the excitement of cricket. They cannot be ignored.
—Hiren Vyas,HR executive
I am not sure how much effect this scandal will have on fans and their beliefs. Pakistani cricketers are not very popular currently. They don’t play in the IPL and you don’t see much jaw-dropping talent nowadays from Pakistan.
—Jigar Shah, business consultant
Those found guilty must be punished. Few corrupt cricketers cannot damage the game. I am passionate about cricket and will continue to watch and play this game.
—Amit Shirke, online scorer
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