Hurricane
Hall of Fame Member
Initially I had mixed feelings when I read your post about vettori being on the selection panel. I mean it is a lot of power for a captain to have.
But on the other hand if it is what Dan wants and keeps him enthusiastic about playing for his country. Then lets make him happy by putting him on the panel. In reading Dan's book the turning point he mentioned that being a selector was a long term goal of his.
Personally I think Turner needs to go. There should be accountability for us being ranked 7th for a long time.
Did anyone see the blackaps on tour on sky sport today. A special documentary about their 20/20 world cup campaign. It showed Dan giving the team a talking to after they lost their final game against sri lanka.
"As captain I don't know how many times I have had to make a speech like this but guys have to improve and want to improve and take a good hard look at themselves in the mirror. If you don't want to improve then you shouldn't be playing international cricket."
Sounds like an intense scene I can see why guys quit at that level at age 33 or 34 if they don't feel they have the drive anymore.
It was a good doco.
Also I think Dan is a fan of Oram I think during the India series he asked if Oram was available and wanted him to play. Thought I would mention this for those who don't rate Oram. Dan also personally lobbied for Martin back in the team after he was dropped.
But on the other hand if it is what Dan wants and keeps him enthusiastic about playing for his country. Then lets make him happy by putting him on the panel. In reading Dan's book the turning point he mentioned that being a selector was a long term goal of his.
Personally I think Turner needs to go. There should be accountability for us being ranked 7th for a long time.
Did anyone see the blackaps on tour on sky sport today. A special documentary about their 20/20 world cup campaign. It showed Dan giving the team a talking to after they lost their final game against sri lanka.
"As captain I don't know how many times I have had to make a speech like this but guys have to improve and want to improve and take a good hard look at themselves in the mirror. If you don't want to improve then you shouldn't be playing international cricket."
Sounds like an intense scene I can see why guys quit at that level at age 33 or 34 if they don't feel they have the drive anymore.
It was a good doco.
Also I think Dan is a fan of Oram I think during the India series he asked if Oram was available and wanted him to play. Thought I would mention this for those who don't rate Oram. Dan also personally lobbied for Martin back in the team after he was dropped.
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