Random Cricket Thread (International Cricket)

[OffStumpYorker]

i think that the default is that they do play for their home team but any of the other teams they were part of for the domestic competition can agree to pay the "home team" to get them for the champions league

still dont agree with that even if there is 'compensation' paid.

[rich1uk]

i think that the default is that they do play for their home team but any of the other teams they were part of for the domestic competition can agree to pay the "home team" to get them for the champions league

still dont agree with that even if there is 'compensation' paid.

neither do i as the teams that can afford to pay the compensation get a massive advantage

[OffStumpYorker]

i think that the default is that they do play for their home team but any of the other teams they were part of for the domestic competition can agree to pay the "home team" to get them for the champions league

still dont agree with that even if there is 'compensation' paid.

neither do i as the teams that can afford to pay the compensation get a massive advantage

very true, and clubs that need money will always take the cash, over ensuring the services of thier players.

[dan08]

For the Champions League Twenty20, i would have at least one team from each Test country (3 from India, 2 from SA, 2 from Australia, 2 from England and 1 each from the others). All 15 teams would be seeded and put into 5 pots (the best teams going into pot 1) and will then be drawn into 3 groups.

It would last 2 weeks and won't have any qualification tournament before it. There would be 3 matches per day - a day game, an afternoon game and an evening game.

Each country will be happy as they have at least 1 of their teams in the competition and also India will be pleased as they have 3 teams taking part. Also, it doesn't last too long so it won't mess up the international schedule.

[dan08]

A good article about cricket in France: http://www.economist.com/blogs/gametheo ... 6653015%7C

It seems that the French leggie Zika Ali has been on trial at Kent.

[Arthur Crabtree]

I hate to see this sort of statement. it seems to lack dignity to get involved in the discussion at all. I can't believe this sort of argument is still being had. At least KP now approaches his issue with a sense of humour.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-s ... 71274.html

[DeltaAlpha]

I agree, AC; if Trott really had no issues on this, then he wouldn't feel the need to justify his position.

[Gingerfinch]

Maybe he was just answering a question and elaborated a little?

[hopeforthebest]

I read that article and I found Trott answered the questions put to him in his usual straight forward manner. Anyone associated with Warwickshire would recognise the truthfulness of his statement about his commitment to the life he has there.

AC if you have identified KP having a sense of humour, please elaborate for the uninitiated.

[Kim]

I hate to see this sort of statement. it seems to lack dignity to get involved in the discussion at all. I can't believe this sort of argument is still being had. At least KP now approaches his issue with a sense of humour.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/england-v-s ... 71274.html

Arthur, he was asked the question - do you feel English, South African or both? He cant say "no comment". He has no issues with this at all except that people keep harping on about it.

Cricinfo have been naughty here - made a story out of nothing from another interview on the same day. He actually says the whole SA thing is tedious and overplayed - but cricinfo have run the second story in a way to make people think this means he still has issues with it! Go figure!

http://www.espncricinfo.com/magazine/co ... 71224.html

[Arthur Crabtree]

I spotted that Kim.

Mainly, I think it is an imposition for journalists to keep asking him about it. Trott replied with endearing enthusiasm, but it feels undignified to have to put into words your degree of 'Britishness'.

Maybe this is my UK upbringing showing... but it feels rude to continually question someone's feelings toward their adopted country.

[Arthur Crabtree]

Sorry, my original post looks like I was being critical of Trott. I recognise he was put into a difficult decision. And he answered with sincerity, which is to his credit. But anyone having to explain their degree of of attachment to a country (and I don't even think he should have 'patriotic' feelings- I don't, but I'd still play for England) is almost always going to look a bit ridiculous.

My comparison with KP was intended to suggest it might be better to deadbat this line of questioning. But I suppose there are plenty who would choose to be offended by that.

[Kim]

Sorry, my original post looks like I was being critical of Trott. I recognise he was put into a difficult decision. And he answered with sincerity, which is to his credit. But anyone having to explain their degree of of attachment to a country (and I don't even think he should have 'patriotic' feelings- I don't, but I'd still play for England) is almost always going to look a bit ridiculous.

My comparison with KP was intended to suggest it might be better to deadbat this line of questioning. But I suppose there are plenty who would choose to be offended by that.

Sorry I misunderstood. Thought your target was Trott.

[ddb]

Ha.

[Making_Splinters]

Right through my days on 606 to here - though thankfully we don't have the same breed of xenophobic muppets on here - I've made it fairly clear my views on "Britishness".

If you've got a British passport you should be treated like anyone else who does, if you meet the ECB criteria - which are far more stringent than the ICC demands - then you should be able to play for England.

I view the place of birth argument as no different to saying someone should not be able to play for a team based on their skin colour or creed, differentiation is disgusting no matter which shape it takes.