Confirmed: Rabada banned for two matches

[StephenZA]

I personally don't think we can categorically reject that the Aussies decided pre-series to needle Rabada due to his status re: demerit points. Risky because, yknow, he's one of the best bowlers currently walking the planet and can (and did) wreck ya.

The SA management should have sorted things better even before the Indian series.... when you watch the fall of wickets when he takes wickets, particular top order wickets, he really lets go and tends to walk down the pitch shouting. He needs to be encouraged to walk away from the batsmen not down the pitch, and he will probably be alright.

 

[Victor Ian]

i've brushed into 20 people today and it's only 1030 AM

you Australians really dont understand how the rest of the world lives don't you

I'm saying it is easy to avoid brushing people. We Australian's understand that many of the rest of the world just don't give a **** about polite behaviours and that is why we insist on defining a line in order that they can improve themselves by being more like us..

 

[Starfighter]

I personally don't think we can categorically reject that the Aussies decided pre-series to needle Rabada due to his status re: demerit points. Risky because, yknow, he's one of the best bowlers currently walking the planet and can (and did) wreck ya.

I think suggesting conspiracy is a reach, even slightly. Our cricketers are natural ****s, so I'm not sure things are any different. I think he got wickets because he bowled well, not because of a reaction to needling.

 

[Burner]

Faf's at fault imo. He's the captain and he has a world class 22 year old bowler capable of wreaking havoc in his side, and he's not doing everything he can to make sure that he plays every match. At the end of the day, he has to been as just another angry 20 year old and asked to calm himself down. I don't think Faf's ever had that conversation with Rabada, or Rabada just doesn't respect the captain which is unlikely.

 

[StephenZA]

There is 2 things here...
Firstly management (and captain) should have tried to encourage Rabada to stay away from the batsmen after taking a wicket. Would have probably sorted both his charges in this match.
Secondly, should Rabada have been charged with a level 2 offence with Smith incident considering that the incident was slight brush and, probably depending who you are, to me looks unintentional (the touch)...

Those are 2 different issues. Excusing the second issue because of the first issue is not relevant.

 

[harsh.ag]

From a lot of comments comes the stench of "we need to teach this young man a lesson".

 

[Starfighter]

I digress, and agree with Days of Grace that people are extra worked up because it's Rabada and not, say, Chris Woakes or some other non-personality.

 

[harsh.ag]

I digress, and agree with Days of Grace that people are extra worked up because it's Rabada and not, say, Chris Woakes or some other non-personality.

So are the ICC officials who made the decision.

 

[SeamUp]

Rabada and CSA have appealed the charge.

ICC will now appoint a Judicial Commisioner.

 

[Starfighter]

So are the ICC officials who made the decision.

Which matters in no way whatsoever.

 

[harsh.ag]

Which matters in no way whatsoever.

If you say so.

 

[StephenZA]

Rabada and CSA have appealed the charge.

ICC will now appoint a Judicial Commisioner.

I`m not surprised, probably would like to see if they could get it dropped to a level one...

 

[Debris]

The SA management should have sorted things better even before the Indian series.... when you watch the fall of wickets when he takes wickets, particular top order wickets, he really lets go and tends to walk down the pitch shouting. He needs to be encouraged to walk away from the batsmen not down the pitch, and he will probably be alright.

This is not going to happen but I wish we could just stop fielding teams acting like drooling idiots every time they take a wicket. The fact that there is a small but real chance of being fined or banned for doing it makes me very happy. And yes, I am annoyed by some of the more recent iterations of century celebrations as well. A simple raise of the bat or ball to the crowd should be enough.

 

[Top_Cat]

The SA management should have sorted things better even before the Indian series.... when you watch the fall of wickets when he takes wickets, particular top order wickets, he really lets go and tends to walk down the pitch shouting. He needs to be encouraged to walk away from the batsmen not down the pitch, and he will probably be alright.

Which is exactly what I said the other day, his aggression isn't happening until post-wicket. A much bigger problem would be if he was getting up in guys' faces in trying to get them out. Pare it back a bit and he's probably within the rules forever. Noone's saying he can't express himself, celebrate getting a wicket, etc.

It's kinda funny to watch some commenters outright reject any hint of slippery slope thinking with respect to physical contact made on the field but cling to it for grim death when it comes to curbing uncensored expression of someone's post-wicket celebrations like it's the last bastion of free speech in this work-a-day world.

 

[StephenZA]

Which is exactly what I said the other day, his aggression isn't happening until post-wicket.

It is almost like he is letting off pent up steam.... also very noticeable earlier in spell than later, obviously getting a bit tired at that stage. Do a Fanie stand in the middle of the pitch and scream into the air.

 

[Victor Ian]

That's air abuse.

 

[Burgey]

i've brushed into 20 people today and it's only 1030 AM

you Australians really dont understand how the rest of the world lives don't you

There isn't a non-Indian alive who could possibly understand the pressure of walking down a crowded street.

 

[cnerd123]

There isn't a non-Indian alive who could possibly understand the pressure of walking down a crowded street.

Crossing a street in most parts of India can be a life or death situation, so you're right

 

[StephenZA]

Rabada's appeal hearing on March 19 - ESPNcricinfo

 

[Victor Ian]

So what is everyone's bet? I'm betting on the charge to be dropped.