Andy Flower wrote:This is going to test my coaching expertise. This is the worst case I've ever seen.
budgetmeansbudget wrote:At the end of the day it's another nail in the coffin of test cricket.
m@tt wrote: Not beyond redemption, they can still add to their Test caps but how much will this change how they're remembered?
Arthur Crabtree wrote:m@tt wrote: Not beyond redemption, they can still add to their Test caps but how much will this change how they're remembered?
The only impediment that really meaningfully damages the game is match and spot fixing. The sport can't survive that. Memories of ball tampering will fade.
Andy Flower wrote:This is going to test my coaching expertise. This is the worst case I've ever seen.
m@tt wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:m@tt wrote: Not beyond redemption, they can still add to their Test caps but how much will this change how they're remembered?
The only impediment that really meaningfully damages the game is match and spot fixing. The sport can't survive that. Memories of ball tampering will fade.
I agree btw!
I said the other week that KP's sacking will be a caveat when remembering his career, but only a caveat. If Smith comes back and scores big runs again, it will be the same.
sussexpob wrote:m@tt wrote:Arthur Crabtree wrote:m@tt wrote: Not beyond redemption, they can still add to their Test caps but how much will this change how they're remembered?
The only impediment that really meaningfully damages the game is match and spot fixing. The sport can't survive that. Memories of ball tampering will fade.
I agree btw!
I said the other week that KP's sacking will be a caveat when remembering his career, but only a caveat. If Smith comes back and scores big runs again, it will be the same.
Kp was sacked for whistling, not sure this is comparable.
Andy Flower wrote:This is going to test my coaching expertise. This is the worst case I've ever seen.
sussexpob wrote:This is turning into "I am an Aussie cricketer, get a camera in my face and you will see my crying like a baby"........
Mick Dundee would be so disappointed.
KipperJohn wrote:sussexpob wrote:This is turning into "I am an Aussie cricketer, get a camera in my face and you will see my crying like a baby"........
Mick Dundee would be so disappointed.
IMHO the old macho image of the Australian male bas long gone and is not very popular with genuine cricket followers or the public. This a a nation which has apologised to its indigenous people and recently voted for same sex marriage. Yes the bbqs and beer are still rightly popular and sports like the AFL are tough. However you couldn’t wish for a more welcoming, kind, sensitive and multicultural bunch than those I’ve met in this wonderful country. I am not surprised in the least at the response over there- Garlic Jam and yuppie have summed things up with considerable literacy and understanding of why this goes to the heart of their culture.
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