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« Reply #15 on: May 11, 2015, 11:00:06 PM » |
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Test Match Special @bbctms
We understand that Kevin Pietersen has been told this evening that he won't be picked to play for England again
You have to laugh after being told to go back to county cricket and he scores a triple century on that day told he will never play again. The ecb communications over the last 18 months has been the worst I can remember. At least Strauss seems to be clear in what he wants and making decisive decisions. |
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2015, 11:02:41 PM » |
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10m ago
Test Match Special @bbctms
We understand that Kevin Pietersen has been told this evening that he won't be picked to play for England again
You have to laugh after being told to go back to county cricket and he scores a triple century on that day told he will never play again. The ecb communications over the last 18 months has been the worst I can remember. At least Strauss seems to be clear in what he wants and making decisive decisions. Any price on KP issuing legal proceedings for his IPL losses? |
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"You must take your opponent into a deep, dark forest, where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one"
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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2015, 11:42:00 PM » |
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Test Match Special @bbctms
We understand that Kevin Pietersen has been told this evening that he won't be picked to play for England again
They really are a bunch of blithering idiots. This was leaked, as was the Moores sacking and the Straus appointment. Surely just a handful of people should know why is having a meeting, and not millions. Did they not learn anything at the weekend? They should look closer to home if they need to sack anyone else. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2015, 12:15:55 AM » |
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England senior management are an absolute shambles and an embarrassment in the cricket world.
Pretty obvious KP was never getting back in the team with Cook/Strauss around, don't know why he even bothered trying TBH.
I would be getting rid of stokes, not a test standard bowler imo. Need some fresh blood with express pace and movement of the ball
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BigAdz
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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2015, 07:24:28 AM » |
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Difference is 30 years ago these ego boys didn't have Twitter etc at their fingertips and had to work a lot harder to spoil the beans about what went on.
You need to be a knob to succeed in many sports. Remember we are British. We build you up to knock you down.....you need the inner strength.
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« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2015, 07:34:26 AM » |
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Just reading something elsewhere, I'd forgotten that Straussey got caught out on live TV and called KP a c***  With that in mind this decision is the least surprising thing ever  |
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« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2015, 08:13:20 AM » |
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Just reading something elsewhere, I'd forgotten that Straussey got caught out on live TV and called KP a c*** With that in mind this decision is the least surprising thing ever Should really question why he is in charge. Clearly not acting in anything other than his own interests. |
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« Reply #22 on: May 12, 2015, 08:14:02 AM » |
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I assume the timing of this means it is Strauss who has ditched KP irrespective of form? How petty. I imagine he won't drop his mate 'Cooky' irrespective of how dreadful his performances might be.
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« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2015, 12:30:37 PM » |
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"I don't trust you
We don't trust you
They don't trust you
Would you like an advisory role?"
Absolutely ridiculous
The ECB look pathetic.
£80 for a ticket for the first days play of the Lords test match against New Zealand. I suggest the majority of those paying those prices would like to watch KP batting 4, when clearly one of the best six batsmen available.
gonig to be fun and games when both NZ and Aus beat us
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My eyes are open wide
By the way,I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way, I'm leaving out today
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DungBeetle
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« Reply #25 on: May 12, 2015, 12:34:06 PM » |
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I hope we get stuffed in both series. Had enough of Cook running the show with his personal preferences when he has been below par for so long. And now Strauss is in the mix his position is even more secure.
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« Reply #26 on: May 12, 2015, 01:01:02 PM » |
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So I guess I am on my own in agreeing that Pietersen should never be selected again. Not saying the selectors and management are anything but inept but I like this decision. If you see Pietersen staying in on a dodgy wicket for 4 hours and grafting 50 runs let me know and I will reconsider.
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DungBeetle
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« Reply #27 on: May 12, 2015, 01:11:28 PM » |
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Point taken. But on the flip side we have some one paced batsmen who won't score quickly when the conditions are in their favour (both in the ODI game and Tests). Grinding out 50s is a great skill sometimes but we are being left behind in general.
Not that Pieterson is a long term option of course, but other players could learn from his domineering mindset.
I guess my issue is that if Pieterson's poor team ethic causes problems then Cook's insipid negative demeanour is equally damaging. Yet one person is messed around completely and the other is still held as a golden boy because he is a "yes" man.
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hector62
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« Reply #28 on: May 12, 2015, 01:18:11 PM » |
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Agree about Cook's demeanour and uninspirational captainship. Find a new captain as a temporary measure. We are already struggling to find an opener to go with Cook so we shouldn't be looking for 2 openers. Do what England did in the 70's and find a Brearley. Not worthy of a place on statistics but got everyone to play as a team. I don't think that a teams top batsman should be captain as they have so much pressure anyway.
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« Reply #29 on: May 12, 2015, 02:24:59 PM » |
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There must be Newcastle fans looking at the ECB and thinking 'Jeez, that organisation is a badly run shambles'
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