Jungle Jumbo
International Vice-Captain
Richards has the disadvantage of not being able to bowl, though.I've heard you should pattern yourself after Richards.
Dave Richards.
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American League (XI-XII)
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silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Manan Shah returns to Washington...and brings more controversy
Manan Shah made a quiet return to Washington today after being the center of controversy last week in a public duel with Captain Staple. Shah apologized to Staple and team and was welcomed back with a warning just before today's game.
His bowling was tidy, but largely unthreatening, and Shah ended up with nine overs for 14 runs and zero wickets. The day was not without controversy however, as when leaving the field with his team, a spectator claims Shah made an offensive gesture toward him. Henderwick - a journalist for the Washington Post who had written a scathing article criticizing Shah for his behavior last week - claims Shah just looked at him, mouthed some words and made the gesture as he was making his way to the dressing room. The gesture was not caught on camera, and team has declined to comment pending the result of an internal investigations.
Sources close to the team say that Shah was livid after reading the article, and that he believes Henderson has no journalistic integrity publishing such an article with his son being the likely replacement for Shah.
Shah vehemently denied those claims and added, "I have had enough media controversy. I just want to play cricket and focus only on that. Some people have already made their mind up about me, and I'm just going to keep taking wickets and stay quiet off the field."
Whether true or not, it is clear that fans are quickly losing patience. "Get rid of him, he has no integrity and is only a cancer in the locker room", says Aseem when asked outside the stadium. "I've never heard of someone with as much controversy, and so little talent. Why is he even on the team?", said a fellow player from another team, who wished to remain anonymous.
Stay tuned for further updates....
Manan Shah made a quiet return to Washington today after being the center of controversy last week in a public duel with Captain Staple. Shah apologized to Staple and team and was welcomed back with a warning just before today's game.
His bowling was tidy, but largely unthreatening, and Shah ended up with nine overs for 14 runs and zero wickets. The day was not without controversy however, as when leaving the field with his team, a spectator claims Shah made an offensive gesture toward him. Henderwick - a journalist for the Washington Post who had written a scathing article criticizing Shah for his behavior last week - claims Shah just looked at him, mouthed some words and made the gesture as he was making his way to the dressing room. The gesture was not caught on camera, and team has declined to comment pending the result of an internal investigations.
Sources close to the team say that Shah was livid after reading the article, and that he believes Henderson has no journalistic integrity publishing such an article with his son being the likely replacement for Shah.
Shah vehemently denied those claims and added, "I have had enough media controversy. I just want to play cricket and focus only on that. Some people have already made their mind up about me, and I'm just going to keep taking wickets and stay quiet off the field."
Whether true or not, it is clear that fans are quickly losing patience. "Get rid of him, he has no integrity and is only a cancer in the locker room", says Aseem when asked outside the stadium. "I've never heard of someone with as much controversy, and so little talent. Why is he even on the team?", said a fellow player from another team, who wished to remain anonymous.
Stay tuned for further updates....
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Buddhmaster
International Captain
Ouch.
luffy
International Captain
Good to see my first ever MOM is overshawdowed by controversy
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Manan actually quoted Speirs inferior bowling figures as his own... just quietly...
age_master
Hall of Fame Member
poor performance from me
Magrat Garlick
Rather Mad Witch
How many balls was Crampton's 44 off?
Travis_Teh
International Regular
Just want to reiterate a point I made a long time ago : "Liam, make sure that Silentstriker guy (Manan Shah) doesn't arrive at Blue."
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Luckily our squad's pretty much full.
Travis_Teh
International Regular
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
.... magic.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Told you I'm a team man. I even take their figures to help them out.
silentstriker
The Wheel is Forever
Quite unfair TBH.Just want to reiterate a point I made a long time ago : "Liam, make sure that Silentstriker guy (Manan Shah) doesn't arrive at Blue."
It's the media that vilifies me, I am just a team guy doing my best to play cricket.
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Yorkshire sends for Young, as South Australia scouts Garven
Prolific opening batsman Pete Young has been requested by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to replace Haakon Moerk at the top of the order and renew his role as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Young has been in excellent form in the American League and faces a decision as to whether to remain with Indiana or take an opportunity to further his first-class career. Though Young has been faithful to the Indiana CC in recent times, suggestions are that a move to Yorkshire could stir bad blood between the batsman and club.
Meanwhile South Australia are pursuing Cricket Web Green and Texas batsman, Andrew Garven. The most prolific Criket Web batsman to never play an international game, Garven will be filling in for Cricket Web XI captain, Brendon Goff. The club desires an attacking batsman to play in the middle order and supply experience to the batting lineup.
Both clubs are awaiting responses.
Prolific opening batsman Pete Young has been requested by Yorkshire County Cricket Club to replace Haakon Moerk at the top of the order and renew his role as a wicketkeeper-batsman. Young has been in excellent form in the American League and faces a decision as to whether to remain with Indiana or take an opportunity to further his first-class career. Though Young has been faithful to the Indiana CC in recent times, suggestions are that a move to Yorkshire could stir bad blood between the batsman and club.
Meanwhile South Australia are pursuing Cricket Web Green and Texas batsman, Andrew Garven. The most prolific Criket Web batsman to never play an international game, Garven will be filling in for Cricket Web XI captain, Brendon Goff. The club desires an attacking batsman to play in the middle order and supply experience to the batting lineup.
Both clubs are awaiting responses.
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Western Australia targets Borcich
Fast bowler Nick Borcich is seen as an ideal replacement for Dave Watt, according to sources in the Western Australia camp. Borcich has been pursued by the state side to fill in for Watt, who is off on international duty. Presently the Cricket Web Black bowler is playing for New York, but authorities there say that they will be willing to sell his contract.
No response as yet from Borcich on the matter. WA waits.
Fast bowler Nick Borcich is seen as an ideal replacement for Dave Watt, according to sources in the Western Australia camp. Borcich has been pursued by the state side to fill in for Watt, who is off on international duty. Presently the Cricket Web Black bowler is playing for New York, but authorities there say that they will be willing to sell his contract.
No response as yet from Borcich on the matter. WA waits.
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FaaipDeOiad
Hall of Fame Member
Hahaha. Poor WA.
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Good to see Borcich getting noticed for the countless wickets he's been taking in the FC comp for years.
chaminda_00
Hall of Fame Member
Should be interesting to see how these guys go playing in a major overseas FC competition. Lets hope Queensland, Essex and Lancashire follow suit and sign a couple more CW players. I would love to see a certain Under 19 Fast bowler get a FC game overseas.