Azhar Page #5

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People give-up their

life for love, they don't take bribe.

It's not like what you think.

As you can see..Azhar is

still answering in his unique style.

But we'll get the right answers.

..when the verdict

on this case is announced.

Hello, Azhar.

Here comes the traitor.

All rise.

Plaintiff, please present

your appeal to the court.

Yes, your honor..

We appeal that the

ban imposed on Azhar..

..by the Cricket

Association is baseless.

It's illegal, and should be

dismissed immediately.

Defendant, your plea.

Your honor,

the ban is imposed on the grounds..

..that Azhar fied three matches.

He took money in order to lose.

India Vs South Africa,

Jubilee Cup, 1996. Rajkot.

India Vs Sri Lanka, 1998.

And India Vs Pakistan,

Jaipur. 1999.

He's guilty of fiing matches.

..and letting down hundreds

of cricketing fans.

..a|ong with the entire nation.

Your honor,

the court believes in the truth.

And the truth shall be revealed soon.

Sir..

Azhar's made his identity

through his game.

..and he has a right

to defend that name.

Ms. Ivleera, your witness.

Your honor, I would like

to call Azhar to the witness bo.

Proceed.

Please repeat after me and swear.

I Will tell the truth,

and nothing but the truth.

If I am honest,

then my God will save me!

I will tell the truth,

and nothing but the truth.

Your honor, there's no

surprise if people change.

People even change their faith when

their prayers aren't answered.

When Azhar realized that

his playing days are numbered.

..he started

taking money for his game.

Objection your honor.

Ms. Ivleera,

please stick to the case.

Yes, your honor.

May l, your honor.

- Proceed.

Thank you.

Your honor, Jubilee Cup.

India Vs South Africa, Rajkot.

What is your score?

Just 9 runs.

Another match in the Jubilee Cup,

your honor.

India Vs Australia.

Azhar's score, just 1 run your honor.

Your score's telling your truth.

Objection, your honor.

Ms. Ivleera is altering the

evidence to her convenience.

What is your point, |\/Ir. Reddy.

Ms. lvleera's concealing

the real facts.

What do you mean?

My client didn't have

a different agenda.

..your honor it was

just sheer bad luck.

May I. - Sure.

Your honor, in cricket.

..the batsmen often get out

due to wrong decisions.

And this was one such decision.

So now you're blaming the umpire..

..in order to save your client.

I am accused of intentionally

throwing away my wicket.

Take look at this footage.

Did I play some easy

shot and give my wicket?

I was given out

due to wrong decision.

You can all see.

The entire stadium was yelling.

"Everyone please calm down,

or the match will have to be stopped."

It was a clear inside edge.

Your honor, if Ms.

lvleera's telling the truth..

..and my client took money

to under-perform, then what is this?

India Vs Australia, Jubilee Cup.

If India had lost this match,

they would've been out of the series.

But I am sure Ms.

Ivleera can see Azhar's score clearly.

94 runs.. Man of the Match.

That's his game-plan.

Under-perform for some matches.

..and do better in others.

So that he makes money..

..as well as secure

his place in the team.

He's a true all-rounder.

Clearly you're a better

all-rounder than I am.

You're the judge and jury.

|\/Ir. Azhar, hovv long have

you known IVIK Sharma aka Shawn?

I don't know him. - That's a lie.

We've these CBI reports,

your honor.

And according to these reports.

..you have met |\/Ir.

IVIK Sharma before.

I've even met you, Ms. Ivleera.

But I didn't know you.

Please tell the court where

you met him for the first time.

'95 or '96.. with Jay.

Royal Hotel, London.

I don't remember the day.

But I do know it was morning.

And there was a lot

happening in my life.

That's when I met

IVIK for the first time.

Greetings.

Greetings.

What brings you here?

Well, this is Shawn,

and he's a big diamond trader.

And a good friend.

Hello. - Hello.

He has a proposal for you.

Since he was in London,

and so were you..

..| thought I

would introduce you two.

I am big fan of yours.

If this is about an ad,

then I can't do it now.

The Jubilee Cup is coming up.

So it's difficult

to spare any time.

Fine..it's alright.

But since we're already here,

if you could spare five minutes.

You can see hovv

busy I am right now.

You're right.

We'll meet some other day

and talk when you're comfortable.

See you.

Your name? - Shawn.

Shawn. - Shawn.

Shawn.

Please tell the court everything

that happened in that meeting.

They praised me..and my batting.

A bookie..meets with

a team captain.

..and he just

shook hands with you and left?

I didn't know he was a bookie.

He said he was a fan.

The truth is, |\/Ir. Azhar that.

..you took 1O million rupees

from IVIK Sharma to underplay.

We have Hansie's statement,

which he gave to his Association.

Your honor, truth can

be suppressed but not hidden.

And the truth is..

..Azhar has betrayed his team. His

country, his fans and his community

Ms. Ivleera, the real traitors

are not easy to apprehend.

Whereas I've come

to your court myself.

Your honor, this is a personal attack.

- Yes, it's personal.

I might be the one talking, but It's

the voice of those 1 billion people.

And Azhar came here..

..so he can tell the truth

to those 1 billion people.

Ivleeramoney is not

above honor and love.

Order. Order.

This is a lawsuit,

not some street fight.

Yes, your honor.

Both of you be careful

and show some civility.

Yes, your honor.

Court is adjourned

till the net date.

During the first hearing on Azhar's

case, it's been proven that.

..he did meet IVIK Sharma.

But did he take money from IVIK Sharma?

Everyone wants to know

whether I met IVIK Sharma or not.

Sometimes money is more

useful than people.

Think about it.

The Association

does as it pleases.

Your bat does the talking.

..but they give the orders.

Because they can fire anyone

they like, or make anyone captain.

Everyone's looking

out for themselves.

You should too.

When you step out

of this dressing room..

..there will be nothing left.

That's when you will regret.

What will you do then?

Hovv will you make ends meet?

So what should I do?

Sell out my country

for a little money.

Little money?

1O million!

There's 1O million in this bag.

You won't make this

kind of money in 1O years.

What if we're caught?

- Hovv can they catch you?

What can they do if you get

out in a match ear|y..

..ca|| the police?

There's also a phone in this bag,

untraceable.

If you ever want to talk to me,

give me a miss call.

I'll know.

And..| know you are smart.

Aren't you scared?

If I yell out loud,

a huge crowd will gather around.

And they will beat you to a pulp.

That's why there's

more money in the bag.

When money

talks..everyone listens.

Think about it.

If you don't take this

opportunity, someone else will.

1O million.

There's 1O million in this bag.

And you need to do just one job.

Do-nothing!

You are right.

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