The last time I checked the cricket team of England was called the English cricket team, right? Or, has it now changed to the Kevin Pietersen team because that’s what seems to be the case. Why some people are criticizing the ECB, I do not know, they are not at fault here. There are a number of English players that play across all three formats, none of whom are moaning, yet there is one individual that is, Kevin Pietersen. how surprising!
Even since his debut, Kevin has demanded and wanted one thing only, attention, and boy does he get it. On a plate with a clean knife and fork.
Pietersen wanted a little rest from ODI’s and T20’s- He didn’t get it. He retired from those formats. A little while later, he seems to have had a fit over the non-selection of the T20 WC squad, once again, his needs are not met- He threatens to quit. (Or so it seems he is).
It’s quite obvious that there is a rift between the ECB and KP, but there now also seems to be a rift between KP and parts of the dressing room. And, the IPL next year clashes with the NZ tour, it seems KP has a problem with that too because he wants to play in the IPL.
The last time I checked, you always need your country, not your country needs you.
Apart from a few fans, even someone as big as, Sachin Tendulkar will tell you, it's about India, not Tendulkar. The English cricket team is about England, not KP, so Goodbye!
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http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/current/video_audio/576046.html KP's attack on the ECB and his fellow players.
England Does Not Need Kevin Pietersen
posted on 10/8/12
I hear you Yorkie but you also have to admit that it does look a bit funny & undermining to young English cricketers when 4 out of the 11 players in the england team are south african.
Everyone wants to play in England, from rugby, football and cricket and theres only one reason for that and thats money. Throwing money at the problem doesnt help more so when its being thrown at non-english players.
posted on 10/8/12
yorke, i shouldnt bother
dont feed it
posted on 10/8/12
JPB
Im having a mature discussion with Yorke, dont comment if you've got nothing substantial to add. this platform is for everyone to air their views.
posted on 10/8/12
Fash,
I feel the ECB have worked hard to change our strategy and maybe even our 'morals' in the last 4 or 5 years.
Every country has imports - Ask the Australian Rugby Union team.
In the past the England Lions team was predominently full of second rate ageing County players who were great pros but not really up for Test cricket... Yardy, Joyce...
These days the majority of the team is young and English. Lads who also take part in a Englush Performance Programme like Tymal Mills. An unknown 19 year old leftie, with raw pace who is given specialist support at a young age.
I believe we also look to get these used to alien conditions - Such as the sub-continent, which as we all know is our major stumbling block.
posted on 10/8/12
Another way to look at this is why are South Africa losing the KP's and the Trotts? Is it their quota, coaching set up.
Or is it just one of them things...
posted on 10/8/12
Fair point York
I dont know the reason why Trott left SA but i know pietersen just never made the grade there. the others as you mentioned left when they were teenagers.
SA generally is a very lucky in that they've got alot of depth in cricket. hence they are 1 or 2 in the different codes, even though they've lost players to other countries. and they seem to be losing alot of cricketers to England.
They are big underperformers though at world cup time.
posted on 11/8/12
But are they that good. Alviro Piterson, Duminy, Rudolph...Even Tahir.
I wouldn't consider any if those 3 class acts.
What South Africa have is a spine if World Class payers - Smith, Amla, Kallis, De Villiers, Steyn, Morkel, Philander. Wow!
posted on 11/8/12
Maybe the question you should be asking is would trott get into this south african team in its current form, i dont think so.
posted on 11/8/12
"I must laugh that in the past the ones who have wummed the most tend to be British Asians. Who are English born but support their Asian heritage."
Harsh.
posted on 11/8/12
Once - I am kixed race English and South Asian before someone turns it into a race row. Nit harsh, speaking my opinion in PC Britain.
If you go to Headingley and watch England play either India or Pakistan you would see what I mean. I will never forget the way a lot - not all - of the Pakustan fans treat Saj Mahmood. It was pathetic and insulting.