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http://www.theguardian.com/sport/interactive/2014/oct/07/leaked-ashes-dossier-kevin-pietersen-pdf
He doesn't seem like someone who can be good to have on the team.
Some of those things outlined are ordinary -- like the joke about Ballance which I thought was funny.
He doesn't seem like someone who can be good to have on the team.
Some of those things outlined are ordinary -- like the joke about Ballance which I thought was funny.
I love the fact that a parody account, which for me, was actually one of the actual best parody accounts around when most are useless, seemingly broke him. KP one of my faves, but his lack of being able to self-deprecate isn't going to help any dressing room, especially one he sees as bullying........though somehow I don't think Broad/Jimmy/Swann/Prior were anywhere near as intimidating as Warne/McGrath/Lee/Gilly would of been in their heyday, yet it never got to this for the top order batsman when they came down to earth.
It's all a mess, I reckon the bowlers and Prior definitely thought too much of themselves, and probably did think they were at the Aussies levels, I also get the vibe they may have "had a go" at times just being funny, in a deadpan way, but given his lack of happiness at the parody account, deadpan criticism would of been even worse for Pietersen and maybe others. Not many seem to be standing up for the ones he's attacking, would like to hear what Trott says, long way off from hearing the real insights from Bell and Cook since they are sticking around for a while.
But yeah, Pietersens mental, if the book didn't come out the same day as the even more mental and interesting Keanes, I might have looked into it.
It's all a mess, I reckon the bowlers and Prior definitely thought too much of themselves, and probably did think they were at the Aussies levels, I also get the vibe they may have "had a go" at times just being funny, in a deadpan way, but given his lack of happiness at the parody account, deadpan criticism would of been even worse for Pietersen and maybe others. Not many seem to be standing up for the ones he's attacking, would like to hear what Trott says, long way off from hearing the real insights from Bell and Cook since they are sticking around for a while.
But yeah, Pietersens mental, if the book didn't come out the same day as the even more mental and interesting Keanes, I might have looked into it.
I don't think he had a problem with the parody account. He had a problem with the fact he thought that the parody account was being run by members of the England dressing room in a malicious way. Then when it was found out that the guy running it was close friends with members of the Nottinghamshire team I don't think its a big leap to assume that someone like Broad was, at the very least, indirectly feeding the guy behind it stuff about KP.
Now that might not have been the case, but its clear that Pietersen already had a fairly legitimate beef with Broad so its easy to see why he was irked by the fact he thought he was taking the piss out of him behind his back.
Now that might not have been the case, but its clear that Pietersen already had a fairly legitimate beef with Broad so its easy to see why he was irked by the fact he thought he was taking the piss out of him behind his back.
feck sakes watching this Indian team is boring.
Rayudu, Mishra and Dhawan are such uninspiring choices. Get Kuldeep Yadav, Samson, Karn Sharma or any other young talent in the team. Atleast give them a chance rather than picking them for one match and then dispensing them.
Rayudu, Mishra and Dhawan are such uninspiring choices. Get Kuldeep Yadav, Samson, Karn Sharma or any other young talent in the team. Atleast give them a chance rather than picking them for one match and then dispensing them.
Just seen that this West Indies team is quite a good ODI outfit. It helps they have about 8 people who can bowl, alot of flexibility and quite a bit of batting power. Reminds me of the NZ teams in the past, all rounders galore. Think they will be a outside pick for the World Cup.
Can't see anyone beyond Australia.
Warner, Finch, Watson, Maxwell, Bailey, Haddin, Faulkner/Smith/Marsh/(2 out of three), Lyon, Johnson, Starc.
How do you beat that?
Amazing top-order, solid middle order and loads of bowling options.
Agree they look a good all round team. Again a number of bowling options is key.
India beat them last year, South Africa just beat them in the tri series (Heck even Zimbabwe beat them once). It won't be as straightforward as you think
If Smith plays and exchanges positions with Maxwell, yea. Steven Smith's a bit of an underrated player. Really versatile. It's a good team, particularly for Aussie conditions.
India have got no hope. Must be one of the worst teams going into it. All flat tracks with good bounce, our bowlers will get trampled on. The BCCI needs to do something about it, swap some pitches out or something.
It'll finally be South Africa's year. Finally.
Joke umpiring in this game. Three decisions gone against India.
and fourth one now.
QUOTE="zing, post: 16581796, member: 17825"]If Smith plays and exchanges positions with Maxwell, yea. Steven Smith's a bit of an underrated player. Really versatile. It's a good team, particularly for Aussie conditions.
India have got no hope. Must be one of the worst teams going into it. All flat tracks with good bounce, our bowlers will get trampled on. The BCCI needs to do something about it, swap some pitches out or something.[/QUOTE]
Not sure how you came up with the one of the worst teams going into it stuff. In the current format all the top teams will make the quarters for sure, after that a lot depends on the draw. While the conditions will be against us , I think the fact that this team seems to do well in ICC tournaments is a factor you just can't neglect.
India have got no hope. Must be one of the worst teams going into it. All flat tracks with good bounce, our bowlers will get trampled on. The BCCI needs to do something about it, swap some pitches out or something.[/QUOTE]
Not sure how you came up with the one of the worst teams going into it stuff. In the current format all the top teams will make the quarters for sure, after that a lot depends on the draw. While the conditions will be against us , I think the fact that this team seems to do well in ICC tournaments is a factor you just can't neglect.
Not sure how you came up with the one of the worst teams going into it stuff. In the current format all the top teams will make the quarters for sure, after that a lot depends on the draw. While the conditions will be against us , I think the fact that this team seems to do well in ICC tournaments is a factor you just can't neglect.[/QUOTE]
There are ten teams that play cricket regularly and 8 teams can make the quarter final.. obviously we'll make the QF.
The fact that this team did well in ICC tournaments was because of the pitches in the tournament.
West Indies.While I agree that the pitches suited us in most of the ICC tournaments but you are underestimating the role temperament plays in knockout matches of the world cup. Half the teams from the top 8 piss their pants at the first sight of pressure. I just think it's impossible to call right now, every single team has weaknesses and it just depends on which team can turn it on in the knockouts
I have ebook of KP's autobiography..
No one comes out of this looking well.
Flower/Strauss seem like terrible man managers and Kevin Pietersen does not come off well, often looks like he's giving one side of the story.
The only other time I had mentioned James Taylor to somebody else was when Matt Prior was coming out to bat after Taylor had been got out. Prior looked white-faced, and to calm him I said quietly, listen, batting is easy. Taylor was just making it look hard for the last while. The South Africans were laughing at him. Just relax.
Flower/Strauss seem like terrible man managers and Kevin Pietersen does not come off well, often looks like he's giving one side of the story.
The only other time I had mentioned James Taylor to somebody else was when Matt Prior was coming out to bat after Taylor had been got out. Prior looked white-faced, and to calm him I said quietly, listen, batting is easy. Taylor was just making it look hard for the last while. The South Africans were laughing at him. Just relax.
Link please?
hahahahaaaa Pakistan They find new and newer ways to collapse and snatching defeat from jaws of victory 
They find new and newer ways to collapse and snatching defeat from jaws of victory Pakistan
Amazing incompetence.
Well, at least we're consistent at fecking up!
I don't think I've seen a Pakistan series on TV since the tour of SA last year. Wish Sky would show more matches, but unfortunately I believe it's one of the Indian channels which has the rights to the Pakistan games.
I don't think I've seen a Pakistan series on TV since the tour of SA last year. Wish Sky would show more matches, but unfortunately I believe it's one of the Indian channels which has the rights to the Pakistan games.
hahahahaaaa Pakistan
You'd have made a killing on betting on a result like that.
You'd have made a killing on betting on a result like that.
It reminded of a Sachin's over decades ago. It was Hero cup in 1993 in semis vs South Africa. Some 4 runs were needed in last over for SA I think and he conceded 1-2.
WI pull out of the Indian tour over pay disputes and to make matters worse, yet another India v Sri Lanka ODI series is scheduled as the replacement. Those two teams must be sick at the sight of each other.
Isn't there a match going on today?
Edit:Just checked,its still going on. Does this mean they pull out after this match or after the ODI series?
Edit:Just checked,its still going on. Does this mean they pull out after this match or after the ODI series?
They're pulling out after this match.
Guy scored 229 not out in an Australian domestic one-day match...ended up on the losing side!!
http://www.espncricinfo.com/matador-bbq-cup-2014/content/story/790255.html
Must've been a great watch
http://www.espncricinfo.com/matador-bbq-cup-2014/content/story/790255.html
Must've been a great watch
http://www.espncricinfo.com/india-v-west-indies-2014-15/content/current/story/790375.html
WI's are fecked if they go through with this. $65m compensation.
WI's are fecked if they go through with this. $65m compensation.
I am surprised we make so much from such a shitty tour..
They were forced to take a 75% pay cut. Can't say I blame them. And there's no chance WICB could stump up $65m.
Shame the game looks in a mess outside the Big 3. Cricket can't afford to lose any of the major Test playing nations.
Shame the game looks in a mess outside the Big 3. Cricket can't afford to lose any of the major Test playing nations.
The BCCI can just take it straight from the WICB's collective share no? Or is that illegal etc?
Years or bad management coming back to haunt the game. No sign of it improving either.
Nice read, such a classy player and person.
On the subject:
http://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/2jzqjf/rahul_dravid_tells_kevin_pietersen_how_to_play/
He's a class act.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/2jzqjf/rahul_dravid_tells_kevin_pietersen_how_to_play/
He's a class act.
Hope we dont screw this up.