I think the relationship shoib has with fans around the world is a "love-hate" relationship - we love to hate him! But, having said that, cricket needs characters, and he is certainly an interesting one. He's a little like warne in a way - controversial, has character flaws (cf. clubbing and erratic behaviour), keeps getting into trouble - but he is endearing and "brings life" to a somewhat boring field of players.
Edited on, June 14, 2005, 1:10 AM GMT, by jabbar.