(Quote from Modern Manglish) - Chapter: Sportspeak:
Grown men who chase balls — footballers in particular — are in a league of their own when it comes to mangling the language.
Now watch as the captain of the Strayan cricket team mangles our language to death (translation below).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMMhmigtPpM
“If you’re not going to uphere (adhere) to the standards of the Australian cricket team.
If you’re not going to do everythink (everything) in your power to help the team to help yourself (you) have success.
Especially when you’re two nil down in the series, then unfortunely (unfortunately), there’s (there are) consequences.
