That said, Cook's dismissal was ridiculous.Originally Posted by Burney
THey had a chance today to show that they can build a test innings. They seem to have accepted defeat instead.
Pretty poor. I would have loved a bat in this situation. Like a dream come true
That is the worrying thing. They clearly went in today with no belief that they could stick around and at least make South Africa work for the win. They just didn't know whether they wanted a shīt or a haircut, played stupid, inappropriate shots and gave their wickets away.That said, Cook's dismissal was ridiculous.
THey had a chance today to show that they can build a test innings. They seem to have accepted defeat instead.
Pretty poor. I would have loved a bat in this situation. Like a dream come true
Where is the pride, even if it is personal and selfish? At least play for your average.
You would think they would see it as a great chance to prove all the criticism wrong. Instead they have proved it is 100% correct.
Where is the opener who batted with a broken hand in India? Give him a go.
They do give every impression of being a side who, if anything doesn't go their way, will simply give up because it's too hard. Too many players in that side who expect to be able to leave the hard yards to others (Cook, Root, Ali). And if those others don't come off, they seem to think that's a good excuse to give up.
Sir Geoffrey is FEWMIN!
I can understand wanting the day off. I cant understand not wanting to bat for as long as you can. How can you not want to bat? Its the best feeling in the world
Let's be honest, everything in cricket except batting is rubbish. It's the only bit worth turning up for.
Oooh, I bet you wouldn't dare have said that most of cricket is rubbish if Jorge were here.
I expect you're just saying that as Rich is about.
Anybody who enjoys fielding is a ****ing weirdo. Its the thing you have to do to get a bat.
Bowlers are just people who are **** at batting. But I like them. I couldn't bat without them (apart from bowling machines and that is a bit boring)
You've clearly never pinned a batsman back with a sustained spell of short pitched bowling, only to pitch one up and watch the hesitant fool poke at a fuller one that nibbles away off the pitch to be snaffled at first slip. Bliss.
Thinking about it though, if you're a professional player with all that money you make and the great life you have, why on earth would you want to bat all day; surely you could find better things to do, things which have rather alot less aggro attached, from supporters and social media and such.
Imagine being the thirtieth player on the Arsenal squad list. Perfect life. You turn up to train every day, you play a bit of football with the lads, a little gym work (highly tedious, of course, but many people love it) and then a spot of lunch. Knock off at four. There's no hassle because nobody knows who you are. There's no Montys jumping out at you demanding selfies, for example. And no trips to Elland Road and no forty thousand Yorkshiremen bantering you off. Nobody keying your flash new car because you had a bad game at Spurs. You also have a decent house, all paid off quickly, with all mod cons, the best holidays and even if you never get another pro contract, you walk away from the game practically made for life or just meander down the leagues.
I'm guessing this all applies to professional cricketers just the same.
"Plenty of strikers can score goals," he said, gesturing to the famous old stands casting shadows around us.
"But a lot have found it difficult wearing the number 9 shirt for The Arsenal."
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