Thoughts on Amir returning to Test cricket after his ban. On the one hand I'd be quite hardline about it, but I can't help thinking he was a young, naive 18 yr old pawn manipulated by the ****ers who orchestrated it all.
Thoughts on Amir returning to Test cricket after his ban. On the one hand I'd be quite hardline about it, but I can't help thinking he was a young, naive 18 yr old pawn manipulated by the ****ers who orchestrated it all.
Hmmmm... well. Hes served what was given him but it was the very worst form of cheating so.... i dunno. If hed been given a lifetime ban id have been fine with it but he was not so.... hes always going to be watched and scrutiised so if he even does a no ball he will be asked about.
Difficult.
I just got the impression that the other two senior players (can't remember them and can't be bothered to look) came across as a couple of sleezy self-preserving corrupt ****wits, but this kid looked like a rabbit caught in headlights and largely shocked by what he'd suddenly found himself in.
Would also add, I've heard he has a real gift for swing bowling and it would be a shame to see that wasted. I know that's not much of a reason, but he was lauded by pro's across the world and I want to see what he's about.
I just got the impression that the other two senior players (can't remember them and can't be bothered to look) came across as a couple of sleezy self-preserving corrupt ****wits, but this kid looked like a rabbit caught in headlights and largely shocked by what he'd suddenly found himself in.
Would also add, I've heard he has a real gift for swing bowling and it would be a shame to see that wasted. I know that's not much of a reason, but he was lauded by pro's across the world and I want to see what he's about.
You would have been fine with a lifetime ban mito?
Bit harsh as sounds like influenced by more senior pros, and do you still feel that way if it effected other sports or our own cricket team?
If yes fair enough stick by your morales, but 18yr olds are easily influenced. More should be made of senior players who influence youngsters being punished in my opinion.
Trouble is it never seems to punish them financially like it would a youngster just starting out in the game