Kohli proves no one is infallible

A reader draws attention to Virat Kohli's inconsistent performance. Other topics: driving, Nike, debt

A reader draws attention to the sudden inconsistency in Virat Kohli’s performance. Manjunath Kiran / AFP

In reference to the article Eye on India: Virat Kohli calls Australia Test loss 'no big deal', but hosts were indeed terrible (February 26), probably for the first time in the history of modern cricket a batsman who surpassed Don Bradman by knocking four consecutive double tons went for four successive low scores. In the process he messed up his own scores.

Many cricket fans have yet to understand the dynamics of life. Even the infallible fail.

AR Modak, South Africa

There is need to curb smoking

I appreciate your front-page article about the increasing incidence of lung cancer and the growing problems of tobacco use in UAE (30,000 to suffer lung cancer each year, March 7).

in June 1 last year, there were a few media articles about how people would no longer be able to smoke in bars and restaurants in the UAE by the end of 2016. Alas, nothing happened.

In support of the above initiative and your recent report, I have started a petition to ban smoking indoors in Dubai.

I hope it will raise awareness and encourage enforcement of a more comprehensive smoking ban.

Declan O'Sullivan, Dubai

Shock tactics could be helpful

I was shocked to see the video footage of the accident site you posted on Facebook (Two die in Dubai crash, March 7).

I drove past this scene on my way home from work last night, just after it had happened and it has haunted me since. It was horrific.

Kelly Harvarde, Dubai

I think it’s about time more of these videos get posted. Perhaps they’ll dissuade people from driving recklessly.

The driving problems in this country have got way out of hand. Perhaps such videos will put some fear into these reckless drivers. It’s a long shot, but you never know.

Morvarid Jalali, Dubai

I agree with Brigadier Saif Al Mazrouei that shock tactics are required because, quite frankly, until now the words of advice haven’t got through.

There is no such thing as an accident. This happened for a reason. We have the best roads in the world and some of the worst drivers. Isn’t it time that we begin to raise awareness? Did it shock you? Good. Maybe it will make you consider the way you drive in the future.

Kevin Charles Bird, Dubai

Come on Nike, just do it

In reference to the story Nike presents high-performance hijab, created in consultation with leading UAE athletes (March 7), Nike and other brands need to start selling Skapris again. DRI-fit versions have been off the market for about four years. We are missing them. Come on Nike, just do it.

Louise Halmkan Slantenburg, Dubai

Why will you pay commissions?

As a debt manager, I will be the first to tell you to beware of anyone who charges commission and high rates (The Debt Panel: Dubai aviation sector employee too stressed to eat or sleep over Dh170,000 debts, March 8). The logical question is, why would you pay someone this much if you are already in a financial vacuum?

Debtors need to remember that matters such as these cannot be resolved overnight, and further loans and credit cards are not the solution.

Most of the time we are faced with over-indebted clients, who only want consolidation of loans and nothing else. A consolidation is not as easy as it sounds. You have to meet the requirements, have a good credit history and be able to afford the instalments.

Banks do not do buyouts of cards or loans that have already gone bad and have been handed over to collections in a hurry.

Debt managers are able to negotiate or assist with restructures, if they are licensed and have the necessary approvals. Banks, however, are under no obligation to approve. This is at their discretion, so be wary of anyone charging a fee for guaranteeing such outcomes.

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