Why the crowd gets hostile for certain cricketers?

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South African born England cricketers may be targeted by crowd in South Africa in next Eng-SA ODI series. Monty Panesar was targeted by Australian crowed few years ago. Andrew Symonds was mocked by Indian crowd two years ago.

What can be reasons for this?

Answer 1

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Arsalan is correct. The media brainwashes people into attacking certain faces within cricket. It will sadly continue for as long as cricket remains. The thing people seem to forget is that we are all humans, we are all from the same planet, some of us wish to play for other teams because of certain reasons. The thing that annoys me is the fact that racism becomes apart of it. For example, when a certain person/people were racist towards Andrew Symonds, I felt that was uncalled for.

Obviously alot of it is just plain patriotism. Certain countries thinking they are superior to others, in a non-nasty way. Some of it is just playful banter. For example the 'Barmy Army' (England) chanting along with the Aussies during the many Ashes series. This is just for the spirit of the game.

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Answer 2

I agree with everyone here, most of the hype is media driven. Andrew Symonds has said in plenty of interviews that he wasn't offended by the 'monkey' insults, but the media blew it out of proportion and it ended up in the ICC tribunal. There are certain players that different crowds love to give a bit of crap to. Symonds and Ponting seem to attract a bit of love from the indian crowds, and Ponting seems to have plenty of fans in England as well. In Australia, i know whenever Murli (no idea how to spell his actual name, or even his nickname...) comes on to bowl the crowd yells 'no ball' just as he bowls. Its a joke, and it amuses everyone, but at the same time everyone is in awe of him because hes the greatest wicket taker of all time.

There are players on every team that wear it from opposition crowds, and that's the same in every sport. Its just the way it goes, and 99% its water off a ducks back for those players. In many ways, copping **** from opposition crowds in the ultimate sign of respect.

Answer 3

Well as a South African I admire KP,I never hated him or wished for something bad to happen to him,anyway he is from Pietermaritzburg,that's where I am from myself.

Answer 4

Its because hype n image created by media.

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Answer 5

Coz they don't like them.

Answer 6

because most of fans are a little obsess with the team they support