The ball tampering saga

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:24 pm

Smith's saying Boof had nothing to do with what happened. However, he's admitted he knew about it and that the leadership group and the players talked about it during the lunch break.

Presser: Bancroft and Smith.

https://cricketaustralia-a.akamaihd.net ... 7604174001

Post by **Pies4shaw** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 12:28 pm

He's still responsible. He's in charge of the team. They should all be sent straight home and a replacement team and officials sent back to take their place, whatever the cost. This is unacceptable. None of these people should be allowed to represent Australia again, ever. Or Victoria.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:23 pm

Not if only Smith and the players were involved.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 1:25 pm

Smith's attitude, in the presser, means he doesn't see the gravity of the situation. Mentioning such as "regrettable but we'll learn from it and move on" as if he's just been a 'naughty boy'.

Dave The Man · Post by **Dave The Man** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 2:43 pm

Donny wrote:Not if only Smith and the players were involved.

Everyone who was Involved should be Kicking out of Cricket Australia

Mountains Magpie · Post by **Mountains Magpie** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 3:59 pm

Dark Beanie wrote:Sport in general has been twisted by money and the win at all costs mentality.

Which is part of the reason why people are dropping off in droves.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:41 pm

Dropping off what, in droves ?

K · Post by K » Sun Mar 25, 2018 5:48 pm

Is there a very recently retired batsman with captaincy experience? Adam V. is already over there. How long retired is he?

That's one possible approach to finding an untainted interim captain just to end the tour with.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:04 pm

Mountains Magpie wrote:
Dark Beanie wrote:Sport in general has been twisted by money and the win at all costs mentality.
Which is part of the reason why people are dropping off in droves.

Tried to get a ticket for Oz home Tests, lately, MM ?

K · Post by K » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:10 pm

Oh dear, I just saw John Buchanan waffling in the same old management-speak on the news... Sigh...

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:12 pm

He was saying the incident could be a good thing, to investigate team culture.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:17 pm

If all players were involved, as Smith intimated, none of them could replace him, as captain.

IF Peter Handscomb wasn't involved - and it's a big IF - he's the obvious choice, having captained Victoria.

Other than that option, if it's going to be mass sackings, Travis Head could well be the next Oz captain.

Other State skippers are: Q'land - Jimmy Peirson, first year captain. NSW - Moises Henriques, Victoria - Peter Handscomb, WA - Mitch Marsh, Tas - George Bailey.

Of those, Bailey could be called upon, in a similar way to how Bob Simpson was recalled, to captain, in the wake of WSC. Henriques has captained NSW for a few seasons, now.

One from left field could be Matt Wade - successful Vic. captain, experienced Test 'keeper and in super form, with 3 recent centuries.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:31 pm

Smith and Warner have agreed to stand down as captain and vice captain for the rest of this Test.

No mention of who will replace them.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:33 pm

Just announced. Tim Paine.

Post by **Donny** » Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:36 pm

... and he's opened with Marsh and Lyon. ??

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The ball tampering saga