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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 25, 2019 18:15:26 GMT
Much deserved. I am sure Chris Silverwood will be keeping a beady eye over Ollie's progress. My prediction is an England call-up within the next two years.
Meanwhile, let us not forget our other Club seamer who is making great progress overseas. Proving himself indeed.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 25, 2019 18:18:08 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 27, 2019 9:52:16 GMT
The story dominating the UK cricket press today is an interesting one on various levels. Recently appointed England Coach, Chris Silverwood, is departing New Zealand for "personal reasons" at a critical time during the ongoing series. Handing over his role to Graham Thorpe and Paul Collingwood, the media state it is due to "a family bereavement". Only ESPNCricinfo tells us the person who has passed is his father-in-law and not mother or father. So, Silverwood is returning to Blighty to support his wife and family which is a noble deed, but some of the media then explain this departure could be for an extended period. Where is the line drawn between compassion and common sense? At such an important time in England's development, especially with Joe Root's Captaincy under severe threat, how long do you give an England Coach compassionate leave when he has only just taken on the role? A family death can be a tough challenge, agreed, but once the immediate shock is over, shouldn't Silverwood return, particularly given all the instant communication devices available like SKYPE and Facetime. www.thecricketer.com/Topics/news/england_coach_chris_silverwood_leave_new_zealand_tour_family_bereavement.htmlThis event leads on to yesterday's 'racial abuse' incident of Jofra Archer. The blanket media coverage gained is symptomatic of a sea change in attitude. I am sure Raheem Sterling has experienced far greater and more consistent abuse than Jofra in recent years, so are professional cricketers being too mollycoddled, where the balance between compassion and common sense has become too extreme the other way? In the days of yonder, some Aussie Internationals would have become upset if they "hadn't" been verbally abused by a Pommy spectator.
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Post by flashblade on Nov 27, 2019 10:31:47 GMT
WC - you say: "So, Silverwood is returning to Blighty to support his wife and family which is a noble deed
[my bold]" This isn't a noble deed - that's what knights of old perform. It's basic human compassion, which trumps cricket matches in my book. He'll be back when he's ready. Would you be prepared to tell Mrs Silverwood that she mustn't expect him to hang around too long, despite the fact she's just lost her father?
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 27, 2019 12:05:54 GMT
Fb,
I think you have missed my point.
In the past, cricketers were rarely offered 'compassionate leave' from international duties. This is a fairly new phenomenon. In the days when England players travelled on ship to play a Test series in Australia, for example, it could take them over 2 months for arrival. It wasn't until the 1950s when long-haul flights became a possibility which then only caused problems due to some cricketers holding a fear of flying.
My point being. Compassionate leave is to be applauded, but where do you draw the line? How long the duration should this be? It is such a sensitive subject that no-one wants to tackle this area as it opens a can of worms. Just as racial abuse is another and it is interesting that two such incidents occurred within a few days of each other that affected the England squad in New Zealand.
Surely, a balance must be found. Where is the line between common sense/care and extremism? You suggest, "He'll be back when he's ready." That could be March of 2020 depending on how Silverwood's wife is affected by her father's loss?
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Post by deepfineleg on Nov 27, 2019 13:00:39 GMT
I would think it best that team is led by those 100% focussed on the game and not distracted by matters 12000 miles away.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 28, 2019 13:06:59 GMT
Well done SCF. This looks to be an excellent competition.
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Post by liquidskin on Nov 28, 2019 18:30:08 GMT
Given the planet is said to be billions of years old I suppose anything that happens in the 1950s is a fairly new phenomenon. Like the cold war, I remember it like it was 30 years before I was born.
I can't see any Soft & Fluffies so I'm gonna back the Liabilities.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 29, 2019 12:34:23 GMT
A food for thought article from the digital Cricketer Magazine version which asks the question: Should cricket supporters turn up on time for the start of a Test match? Would it be considered rude if you don't? This viewpoint can also be applied to a day of Championship cricket. While Tests have far more significance given they are an International game where ticket prices are far higher than the Championship, isn't four or five day cricket about dipping in and out? The idea that supporters should turn up at 11am on the dot to watch an England or Sussex game, for example, doesn't seem right. Certainly, T20 as like football, the game only lasts three hours or so and attendees want to gain maximum benefit for their money, plus you might miss some of the best action. Surely, Tests and the Championship are a very different beast though? Meanwhile, plaudits to The Cricketer Magazine. Since expanding their online presence to take on the might of Cricinfo, their content and articles have greatly improved. Signing up a new crop of young and up and coming journalists has also broadened their scope. Although, I doubt whether their 'pay to read' features has worked. This was a bold move, but one comes across very few of them now. PS: The magazine are looking for 'very funny' cricket jokes to publish over the Christmas period. If you have an absolute scorcher email it to them at: huw.turbervill@thecricketer.com www.thecricketer.com/Topics/opinion/room_111_tardy_fans_ruin_perception_cricket_insult_those_less_fortunate.html
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 29, 2019 15:08:13 GMT
2018: Rashid Khan was brilliant for Sussex bringing a new dimension to the Club's T20 side along with memories of Mushy. His bowling and batting helped Sussex reach the T20 Final. 2019: A poor Sussex season for Khan given his high reputation and standards. 2020: ??
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 29, 2019 20:39:26 GMT
Grass junkie has been on a real high during the last few months.
Meanwhile, our George is going from strength to strength with his career.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 30, 2019 14:20:58 GMT
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Post by joe on Nov 30, 2019 17:04:30 GMT
What planet are you on??
I’d stay off the cooking sherry if I were you S&F.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Nov 30, 2019 21:29:13 GMT
Cooking sherry?? Come on, at least brandy... May be not brothers, but seriously, check out Exose. A future star in the making.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Dec 1, 2019 16:34:16 GMT
Our Club Coach is back to his media tricks and appears to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
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