"It’d help if the India fielders didn’t have their hands in their pockets. It’s not that cold. They need to look interested [in play] and show some desire. If you don’t want to be here, go home."
Tim Bresnan is not amused with the attitude of the Indian cricket team on the field in the third Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The Indians folded for 224 in their outing, the fifth consecutive innings where they have been bowled out for less than 300 runs.
What he really meant:
“We like winning but against competitive sides—not deadbeats.It devalues our efforts.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“If the Indians need extra sweaters, they can pick up some from our dressing room.”
“Yeah, it’s dead right now in my car.”
Ravi Bopara has his life organized with an IPad—only it’s not charged. Bopara takes Jonathan Trott’s place in the third nPower Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
What he really meant:
“That I’m a mere cricketer does not mean I’m not tech savvy. Sure, it’s charged.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“My car batteries are dead too.”