andysays
Love and solidarity
You may not agree it's a valid reason, but you're not the one making the decision, and that's no excuse for actively misrepresenting what has happened across two different threads.
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You may not agree it's a valid reason, but you're not the one making the decision, and that's no excuse for actively misrepresenting what has happened across two different threads.
andysays
Love and solidarity
Hopefully he still has a chance to learn a lesson from this, and not make such ill-considered comments in future.
On past experience, I doubt very much that you are likely to learn from your ill-considered comments.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Hold the fuck on. A while ago you were condemning Ollie Robinson to death for writing something twattish on Twitter when he was 19, saying you were a fully formed adult by this time.
At least be fucking consistent.
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Er, I was 'condemning him to death'?
When? And his racist and misogynistic comments were far far more out of line than this other guy.
Dont put words in my mouth please, you nomark fucking cunt.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Nomark fucking cunt? You had a drink?
Condemning him to death was a turn of phrase, as you know. You were very anti-Robinson, called him out more than once for comments made when under 19. But, to be fair to someone who has just called me a nomark fucking cunt, I did actually confuse your treatment (coz it's similar) of Robinson and Rafiq. It was Rafiq you said was 19 when making comments that you wouldn't have made because you were a fully formed adult. He was a young cricketer. Not a politician. To use your words.
Nomark fucking cunt lol.
Whatever, ignored for now. Sick of your idiocy.
Meanwhile this is the weirdest piece of subediting I've seen in a while (the headline compared to the story)
Pat Cummins may be good at ‘fighting Tories’ but he is no culture warrior | Gideon Haigh
Cummins’ Australia Day comments aren’t that unusual for a cricket captain and it remains to be seen if his convictions cost him a dollar
GarveyLives
Well-Known Member
"Pathetic and hopeless" West Indies shock the cricketing world by beating Australia in Brisbane to level the mini-series:
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Reading his biog, it is an incredible story. He's nearly 25 and and he's only been a full-time cricketer for the last year. Took a massive punt by giving up his job to give him time to play cricket.
He bowled superbly well on that last day in Brisbane. This was not a fluke. He has speed and control. A very repeatable, fluid action. Clearly supremely fit. It's a heart-warming story.
Listening to interviews afterwards, I think the painkillers they gave him for his toe might have left him a bit high.
Reading his biog, it is an incredible story. He's nearly 25 and and he's only been a full-time cricketer for the last year. Took a massive punt by giving up his job to give him time to play cricket.
He bowled superbly well on that last day in Brisbane. This was not a fluke. He has speed and control. A very repeatable, fluid action. Clearly supremely fit. It's a heart-warming story.
Listening to interviews afterwards, I think the painkillers they gave him for his toe might have left him a bit high.
Indeed. Let's just hope his head isn't turned by the inevitable offers of riches from T20 that will be coming his way. But as you say, he's 25, which isn't a kid so he might want to make hay while the sun shines.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Wtf is up with S.Africa? Have you seen their team playing (just two tests) in New Zealand? I've heard of two of them. Six new caps. A captain I've never heard of. Who is also a debutant.
They are at the forefront of killing test cricket. Wankers.
They are at the forefront of killing test cricket. Wankers.
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littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
It's incredibly disappointing. this is part of the WTC so NZ are right to field their first team.
But NZ have never beaten sa in a test series. If this is their first win, it will be hollow.
But NZ have never beaten sa in a test series. If this is their first win, it will be hollow.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
tbf to the New Zealand public, the ground isn't empty. NZ tests are my winter late night indulgence. This series should have been a cracker. 
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Kiwi commentators are talking up the bowling like it's Ashwin and Jadeja in Mumbai. It's turning a bit, but bounce is even. This is a good pitch. Not a 130-7 pitch.
Keegan Petersen is one of the SA players I've heard of. He's impressed me in the past. But he doesn't seem to know whether to stick or twist here.
It's turning a bit, but bounce is even. This is a good pitch. Not a 130-7 pitch.Keegan Petersen is one of the SA players I've heard of. He's impressed me in the past. But he doesn't seem to know whether to stick or twist here.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
Seriously, what's the reason for this 3rd XI? Where is Markram? Bavuma? Rabada? Did they all refuse to play at once? Does anyone know the reasoning? They can't all be playing T20. Or are they?
Easy WTC points for NZ though. It got even more absurd last night when they didn't enforce the followon with a lead of 390 or something to give their batsmen who missed out in the first innings a bit of batting practice.
edit: in better news Australia has selected a very very strong lineup for their visit to NZ.
edit: in better news Australia has selected a very very strong lineup for their visit to NZ.
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littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
They're all playing t20. And SA board has approved them missing this tour because they want the t20 comp to have all the home stars in it to maximise appeal.
So this team is made up of t20 rejects, essentially.
So this team is made up of t20 rejects, essentially.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
RIP Mike Proctor. Saw him bowl for Gloucestershire against Sussex, as well as many times on the TV (JPL). Weirdest, most annoying bowling off the wrong foot action - and the most effective. Robbed of a brilliant Test career by apartheid.
Mike Procter: South Africa cricket legend dies aged 77
Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.
www.bbc.co.uk
brogdale
Coming to terms with late onset Anarchism
From the Guardian's obit:RIP Mike Proctor. Saw him bowl for Gloucestershire against Sussex, as well as many times on the TV (JPL). Weirdest, most annoying bowling off the wrong foot action - and the most effective. Robbed of a brilliant Test career by apartheid.
Mike Procter: South Africa cricket legend dies aged 77
Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.www.bbc.co.uk
Quite a good match happening down in NZ. Nathan Lyon bowling beautifully and also predicting Ravindra will be a superstar in his interview (which he probably already is, a bargain in the IPL)
I reckon the kiwis can do it. 289 more to go.
Glad the Aussies sent a full strength side.
I reckon the kiwis can do it. 289 more to go.
Glad the Aussies sent a full strength side.
planetgeli
There's no future in England's dreaming
I reckon Lyon will do it and NZ have no chance.
Meanwhile, Ireland won their first test, beating Afghanistan in the UAE by 6 wickets. Interestingly, the game was moved to the ground next door from the main stadium, just 2 days before it began. Which is appalling.
The ICC HQ is now in Dubai btw.
Meanwhile, Ireland won their first test, beating Afghanistan in the UAE by 6 wickets. Interestingly, the game was moved to the ground next door from the main stadium, just 2 days before it began. Which is appalling.
The ICC HQ is now in Dubai btw.
