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Bryce McGain: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“’The Australian cricket team is not an AFL, NRL, or rugby team.”
Veteran Australian leg-spinner, Bryce McGain, is aghast at the “blatant ageism” showcased by national selectors in the unceremonious dumping of opening batsman, Simon Katich, from the list of 25 centrally contracted players. He believes that comparisons to rugby or football are odious since it’s not about creating even competition between international sides.
What he really meant:
“It’s about KIS—Keeping It Simple. Just choose the top 25 players in the country.”
What he definitely didn’t:
”The older we get, the stupider others seem.”
Chris Gayle’s travails highlight ‘club vs country’ debate once more
What will Chris Gayle do? What can he do?
The West Indian bat is not forgiven by the West Indian Cricket Board (WICB).
“It’s our way or the highway” was the message to the Jamaican all-rounder in the latest meet between representatives of the WICB and the West Indian Players Association (WIPA) called to resolve the differences between Chris Gayle and WICB.
The aggrieved board insists that Gayle retract his statements,critical of the board’s functioning specifically about mishandling his injury and his turning out for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni: Protector of the “endangered” (Satire)
RANCHI—
In breaking news, it is learnt that India’s cricket captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was approached—jointly—by the West Indian Players Association (WIPA) and the West Indian Cricket Board (WICB) to become the brand ambassador of Caribbean cricket.
The bodies-at-loggerheads—through Dhoni—seek to drive home the message that West Indian cricket is under threat of slow extinction and needs revival to promote continuation of a joyous, carefree brand of island cricket.
Graeme Swann: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I don’t know whether it is mistrust of technology or kidology on their [India’s] behalf.”
Graeme Swann is perplexed by the BCCI’s decision to veto the use of the Decision Review System (DRS) in the up-coming India-England series. It is viewed by some as a move to negate Swann’s ability to get frequent leg-before dismissals—under the system; by others, as protecting Sachin Tendulkar who is the beneficiary of more benefit-of-the-doubt decisions than any other player—owing to his stature.
What he really meant:
“The reasons given [by the BCCI] are laughable.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Technology is for kids.”
Graeme Swann: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“If there is an uglier top three in the world I don’t know of it.”
Graeme Swann believes that Andrew Strauss, Alistair Cook and Jonathan Trott are the ugliest top three batsmen in international cricket at the moment. But effective, nonetheless.
What he really meant:
“I didn’t know what ‘winning ugly’ meant—until these three.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“They’re the good, bad and ugly of English cricket.”
Zaheer Khan: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“When you’re fighting within the team, when you have a war to fight in your own camp, it is always difficult to win.”
Zaheer Khan describes the insecurity within the Indian cricket team during Greg Chappell’s tenure as coach.
What he really meant:
“The insecurity and politics within the Indian cricket team stifled players and prevented them from giving their best on the field.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Competition for a place in the Indian team helped me perform better.”
Andy Roberts: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“The knowledge is with me. But I can’t be going around asking for work.”
Andy Roberts, legendary West Indian fast bowler, is indignant at the treatment meted out to him by the West Indian Cricket Board (WICB). He feels that “the top brass needs a kick in the back side”—the WICB had 18 directors at one time.
What he really meant:
“I don’t get the respect I deserve.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Make me the 19th director of the West Indian Cricket Board.”
Anthony Martin: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“"I am not married.I might not ever. I may also."
Anthony Martin is wishy-washy about his marital future.
What he really meant:
“It’s a heads you win, tails I lose situation. Help me out here, guys.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“’What’s love got to do with it?’—I love that Tina Turner number.”
Stephen Smith: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“If he’s not in the top 25 Australian cricketers – and I can’t find one better opener than him on that list, let alone two – then I’ll go hee for chasey.”
Australia’s federal defence minister, Stephen Smith, criticises Cricket Australia’s omission of Simon Katich from the list of 25 centrally contracted players.
What he really meant:
“If Simon Katich is not a current top 25 Australian cricketer, I’ll be hornswoggled.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“Who’s Chasey?”
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Aircel 3G and DRS
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is sold on 3G and has us sold too.
Pity he cannot make up his mind about DRS.
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