The Consolidated Cricket Thread

[CroydonDog]

Have a look at the video of his reaction when they got caught.

IMO: He knew about it.

Everyone "knew" about it once it was up on the big screen. His reaction was to get on the blower to the 12th man.

IMO we have no idea who knew and who didn't, apart from the two who have admitted they did.

 

[Mr 95%]

 

[Mr 95%]

A coach's role in cricket is very different to say, league. Once a game is underway, the captain is running the show, not the coach.

I have no idea if Lehmann knew or Not, but it' entirely conceivable he had no idea tbh.

Unless your coach was Bob Simpson! Lol..

 

[Mr 95%]

So what’s the first sledge tonight?

Hey Bancroft ive got some balls down my pants you can rough up..maybe you can get me to swing the other way..

or forget about roughing up the two balls down my pants..how about a polish?

Or a double sledge..when Bancroft and Warner come out to open the Aussie second innings.. Hey Bancroft..pop quiz..What do you and Mrs Warner have in common? Answer..You were both caught on camera ball tampering! Lol..

 

[Bad Billy]

Ball tampering is pretty standard stuff in cricket. Some of the shit that curators get away with is just as disgraceful but goes unchecked

That’s because both teams have to play on the same pitch.
Both teams don’t get to bowl with the same ball.

 

[Bad Billy]

You are certainly the shoot first ask questions later type aren't you? You would like the laws in Thailand where you are guilty & have to prove your innocence.

To be honest, wether he knew or not is irrelevant. He is the coach of the side. He is responsible for instilling the values that his team plays by.

 

[belmore_utd]

That’s because both teams have to play on the same pitch.
Both teams don’t get to bowl with the same ball.

Still a bullshit practice when a team names spin bowlers and the pitch is flattened

 

[Bad Billy]

Still a bullshit practice when a team names spin bowlers and the pitch is flattened

Agreed.

 

[Mr 95%]

Smith and Warner have stood down as captain and vice-captain.. Where’s that leadership group? They should be named and receive due punishment.. I certainly have an idea who is in it..

 

[Kaz]

Smith has stood down as captain, but only for the remaining test.

 

[CroydonDog]

Some wag on Fox Sports has now compared Smith to Lance Armstrong. FFS.

The current Saffa team have TWO guys who have been done for ball tampering.

 

[Mr 95%]

This is a great article by Glenn Maxwell .. illustrates why there is so much uproar..and why Smith and his mates should be punished heavily..

https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/03/25/steve-smith-must-sacked-captain/

Sorry I meant Glenn Mitchell..apologises..Thanks @The 2nd Spitter for correcting my typo!

 

[The 2nd Spitter]

This is a great article by Glenn Maxwell .. illustrates why there is so much uproar..and why Smith and his mates should be punished heavily..

https://www.theroar.com.au/2018/03/25/steve-smith-must-sacked-captain/

Yeah, you may want to correct the author's name. .

 

[Mr 95%]

Oh

Yeah, you may want to correct the author's name. .

Oh shit..Glenn Mitchell.. Lol..Maxwell would probably be happy!

 

[The 2nd Spitter]

Oh

Oh shit..Glenn Mitchell.. Lol..Maxwell would probably be happy!

I think the article involved a level of writing that Maxi is incapable of producing.

 

[Mr 95%]

Smith has stood down as captain, but only for the remaining test.

I dare say they won’t have a choice next time..

 

[Kaz]

Seeing as they admitted to cheating, all involved should have their contracts ripped up.

 

[rainman]

These clowns will lose tens of millions in sponsorships
Who will want to pay these cheats to endorse their products

 

[Mr 95%]

 

[rainman]

I can’t believe India Man hasn’t contributed yet