Cricket thread

[Dayvo]

I feel that Lehmann is getting away without though...

I doubt it.

His actions have been noticed: ie when the cameras picked up Bancroft 'polishing' the ball, he sent out the 12th man to tell Smith to stop the practice, then Smith was off the field for a while to talk to Lehman - presumably to conquer up a quick story.

Lehmann will fall, too.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

This from Cricket Australia
“Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.
Let's hope they throw the book at them and bancroft and they get a ban from all the formats of cricket,anything less will be a joke.

 

[Daddy Pig]

This from Cricket Australia
“Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as Captain and Vice-Captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.
Let's hope they throw the book at them and bancroft and they get a ban from all the formats of cricket,anything less will be a joke.

And I for one would like to see them throw an actual book at them, preferably something hard and solid like the Wisden.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Daddy Pig

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

The meedya are making a bit too much of it imo; you got pumped by them, so it's probably expected

 

[ozboz]

My my , what short memories we have , or was it Micheal Atherton of some other team not the England Captain that was involved in the very same ball tampering back in the 90's ?

 

[Daddy Pig]

My my , what short memories we have , or was it Micheal Atherton of some other team not the England Captain that was involved in the very same ball tampering back in the 90's ?

Rules have been put into place since then. The real issue for me is the pre conceived idea that they would undertake these actions, rather than spur of the minute and the cover up. At least Atherton did it himself rather than get someone else involved who could possibly be deemed disposable... and the fact that Lehmann got the 12th man to speak to Bancroft who then proceeded to hide the yellow tape (another lie, no way was that tape!) down his front.
Atherton rubbed a bit of dirt in the ball.... not good but sandpaper! Really!
Anyway, as an Ozzie you should be happy to get rid of that dick Warner.

 

[accountantpete]

But Bancroft has form for doing this - which goes against everything that has been admitted so far


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIQMrDdNvGk

 

[ozboz]

There were rules in place then also , Atherton crossed the line regardless , all by himself , it was said at the time Gough did not want the fielders putting sweaty hands on the rough , but handling the ball in the field is as we know part of the Game , players usually wipe any sweat off on the creams/whites as they wait for the next ball ,
FYI , Atherton in his younger days lived in the Village of Woodhouses, next to my senior school of the Town next to it , we used to run through it twice a week on cross country ,his dad was a celebrity , he was a Reserve for Man Utd in the day
So what makes you think Im an Aussie ?

 

[Daddy Pig]

There were rules in place then also , Atherton crossed the line regardless , all by himself , it was said at the time Gough did not want the fielders putting sweaty hands on the rough , but handling the ball in the field is as we know part of the Game , players usually wipe any sweat off on the creams/whites as they wait for the next ball ,
FYI , Atherton in his younger days lived in the Village of Woodhouses, next to my senior school of the Town next to it , we used to run through it twice a week on cross country ,his dad was a celebrity , he was a Reserve for Man Utd in the day
So what makes you think Im an Aussie ?

Just the name ozboz. And the fact that you are trying to deflect the conversation away from weasel face Smith and his cronies...

 

[ozboz]

I like Cricket , I have no love for some the Australian Cricket Players , I did live near Brisbane for 15 years , I did achieve an ACB Coahing Badge , , I used to go the Gabba every time England came over , I always wore my English shirt , and yes , I used to cop everything the Aussie supporters give out, Atherton was Captain at the time , not the best days , I hated Ricky Ponting with a passion , also Steve Waugh, , Mark Waugh and Shane Warne ,
I did meet some players at my Sons Club , South Brusbane , Andy Bichol was Club Captain , cracking bloke, as were Alan Border , Hayden , Law , Gilcrest ,
Healey , McGrath and a few others , Symmons another good guy , he is actually English ,
my Sons Mentor was one Sam Trimble , the best ever bat never to play for Australia , proper Gent , his Son played for Essex at some point ,
As for Atherton , a piss poor excuse , anything out of his pocket onto the ball ,.....
So not trying to deflect anything ,

 

[Daddy Pig]

So not trying to deflect anything ,

Your whole post was about something that happened over 20 years ago, that's why!
Whilst we are at it why don't we mention underarm bowling in a ODI etc, or we could stay a bit more current...

 

[Illaveago]

Will Public Health England now try to reduce the amount sugar in cricket ?

 

[graham56]

 

[ozboz]

Your whole post was about something that happened over 20 years ago, that's why!
Whilst we are at it why don't we mention underarm bowling in a ODI etc, or we could stay a bit more current...

it doesn't matter how long ago it was just as wrong then as it is now ,
under arm bowling was not breaking the laws , just as the body line series wasn't ,
ball tampering is against the laws of the game , regardless of who and when ,