Yeah this. Let it never be said that I have sympathy for any Saffer WC team.I still maintain that South Africa got their just desserts that day after playing the rules in their favour when they bowled.
What we could have is all players miked up and next to the scoreboard we could have another tally of likes and dislikes updated live as the public votes. We could even do away with commentators and just ask the players to commentators their own play.I know a lot of cricket types seem to adhere to this view, but I totally disagree with Bayliss’ view that sledging exchanges should be censored from cricket watchers.
Firstly, because keeping the mikes on are probably as good a way as any to keep a lid on sledging and abuse that is considered particularly excessive. For example, Michael Clarke only got fined because his ‘broken f***ing arm’ comment was picked up by stump mikes.
Secondly, and more importantly, I think it’s pretty arrogant for cricket players/admin to say fans should have reduced access to what’s going on the field. Like it or not, such verbals and battles are part of the drama of cricket and can create some memorable events (see Clarke’s comment above). I would in fact go the opposite way and have the stump mikes on as much as possible for maximum insight into what’s going on at the ground.
As an aside, the English players and coaches are seriously sidetracked in their public comments constantly by sledging and verbal battles over the past week or so.
But the problem is, it's well known that kids just do not swear at all. And if they hear Mitch Starc swearing they'll definitely start swearing when they were absolutely destined to never do so.I know a lot of cricket types seem to adhere to this view, but I totally disagree with Bayliss’ view that sledging exchanges should be censored from cricket watchers.
Firstly, because keeping the mikes on are probably as good a way as any to keep a lid on sledging and abuse that is considered particularly excessive. For example, Michael Clarke only got fined because his ‘broken f***ing arm’ comment was picked up by stump mikes.
Secondly, and more importantly, I think it’s pretty arrogant for cricket players/admin to say fans should have reduced access to what’s going on the field. Like it or not, such verbals and battles are part of the drama of cricket and can create some memorable events (see Clarke’s comment above). I would in fact go the opposite way and have the stump mikes on as much as possible for maximum insight into what’s going on at the ground.
As an aside, the English players and coaches are seriously sidetracked in their public comments constantly by sledging and verbal battles over the past week or so.
Wouldn’t disagree it’s been rather silly at times, but the public battles and verbals on and off the field help create interest and drama in the game; certainly the slanging match between the two sides between Brisbane and Adelaide helped generate plenty of media headlines and coverage.The jousting has been rather childish and pathetic to be honest, and it was similar in the last India-Australia series which marred a thoroughly good series.
In baseball we just throw at hitters, and sure it may spark the odd mass brawl, but for the most part I enjoy my at-bats with a serene peace and tranquility.The jousting has been rather childish and pathetic to be honest, and it was similar in the last India-Australia series which marred a thoroughly good series.
I'll be hoping he gets bowled then.Will be a deep depression for me the moment Cook nicks off.