Tom Halsey
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Yeah, simmed when I first joined CW, which puts it at late 2003 when it was simmed.
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CW XI 101 : The Road To The Present
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EPISODE VI: CRICKET WEB DOWN UNDER PART 3
The vice-Captain spoke out
"Neil should be picked over Verghese. Sangrah Bhatia should also be given his chance, Verghese can't just come back from an extended period of injury and waltz back into the team. He needs to at least play 1 or 2 warm-up matches and prove himself."
An Unofficial CWBCC Statement
"Playing Bhatia would mean we would play 0 spinners at all. As already said and backed up with facts Pickup is currently not in top form which Verghese is hence he has been given the chance. It's not a biased decision made by the Board or any favoritism, although if you call it that you can be stood down. We are looking to play a positive in-form XI against Australia/the 5th test and the future will tell./now the Board will carry on to handle the situation as it is."
Dev League player March Robbins:
"Erm, how is being injured "in top form"? That is bias and abuse of position."
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CW XI Squad named/Fifth Test
Neil Pickup was recalled amidst heated controversy, whilst Reuben Verghese was retained at the expense of Liam Camps.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
SG Fitzsimmons
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
NS Pickup
The Backlash:
Andre Maddocks:
"Common courtesy suggests that while the squad is unhappy with Reuben Verghese, he should be withdrawn from the squad."
Sangrah Bhatia
"What do I have to do to get a call up?
Man of the match in the warmup, handy with bat and ball in the second warmup, handy with bat on test debut...
Now I know how Balaji feels..."
Marc Robbins:
"Reuben Verghese should show some guts and responsibility and be a proper man!"
Neil Pickup:
"We're gonna have a belter of a team spirit aren't we?
How many "accidentally" dropped catches or misfields do you reckon?"
Andrew Cloete:
"On the selection matters, Rich definitely has to have a say in all of this. I thought I might get a say, but nevertheless Rich should have a big say in this matter as, afterall, he is the one who gets axed if we don't win games."
Reuben Verghese:
"That isn't a fair opinion and that plays on the players morale and team spirit overall. If the team feels overall I should sit down, I will consider it. But otherwise it seems unfair and unjust to this matter."
Mr. Verghese of the CWBCC:
"Richard Twyman, the captain of the CWXI is consulted before any XI is made/a match and his view stands strong and he can over-rule a decision made by the board regarding the team."
Mr. Camps of the CWBCC:
"He can? I was not aware of this."
Neil Pickup:
"Looks like the whole command structure is fatally flawed to me. Looks like the engines are pulling in separate directions."
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Fifth Test: Cricket Web XI vs Australia
at the Gabba
Michael Clarke was called up to replace Simon Katich.
AUSTRALIA
JL Langer
ML Hayden
RT Ponting
ML Love
SR Waugh (C)
MJ Clarke
AC Gilchrist (wk)
AJ Bichel
B Lee
JN Gillespie
SCG MacGill
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
SG Fitzsimmons
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
NS Pickup
Conditions: Cool
Pitch: Sharp bounce, good pace, flatter over the course of the day
Outfield: Fast
Weather: Slight cloud cover
Toss: Australia
Steve Waugh decided to bat first.
*Records of day end scores have been lost*
Australia 480
SR Waugh 129, MJ Clarke 72, AC Gilchrist 66, RT Ponting 59;
C Taylor 4/123, RG Verghese 3/90, NS Pickup 3/103
Cricket Web XI 360
PE Young 66, JE Sanders 42, R Twyman 40, BJ Goff 38;
JN Gillespie 6/73, B Lee 2/72, SCG MacGill 2/78
Australia 237/5d
JL Langer 49, SR Waugh 41, MJ Clarke 36*;
NS Pickup 2/40, RG Verghese 1/36, C Taylor 1/59
Cricket Web XI 118/1
SG Fitzsimmons 56, R Twyman 51*;
JN Gillespie 1/34
Match drawn
Man of the match: SR Waugh
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The VB Series Party (15):
Malone was called up following a Dev League OD season of 193 runs in 4 innings, at an average of 48.25.
Eric Heath, the ODI specialist, was called to the ODI squad, and Fitzsimmons and Kode headed home.
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete (vc)
JE Sanders
NS Pickup
RG Verghese
BJ Goff
LA Camps
G Kerridge
PE Young (wk)
A Maddocks
EL Heath
S Bhatia
RJ Malone (uncapped)
E Moon
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VB SERIES
GAME 1: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA - First ODI meeting between the teams
at the WACA
Rob Malone received his first One Day International cap, as Liam Camps sat out.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
A Maddocks
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
SR Watson
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
NW Bracken
Cricket Web XI 307/6 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 74* (78), RG Verghese 47* (43), R Twyman 45 (47), E Moon 40 (55);
MJ Clarke 2/19 (3)
Australia 277/7 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 68 (85), SR Watson 49* (51), ML Hayden 48 (41);
RG Verghese 3/46, RJ Malone 2/40
CW XI won by 30 runs
Man of the match: RG Verghese
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GAME 2: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the MCG
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
A Maddocks
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
Damien Martyn returned for Shane Watson. Glenn McGrath returned from injury, and replaced Nathan Bracken in the side.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 290/7 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 91 (101), A Symonds 43* (44), MJ Clarke 36 (36);
C Taylor 3/47 (10), JE Sanders 2/60 (10)
Cricket Web XI 214 (50 overs)
PE Young 46 (99), AP Cloete 32 (42);
JN Gillespie 5/38 (10), B Lee 2/33 (10)
Australia won by 76 runs
Man of the match: JN Gillespie
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GAME 3: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the WACA
ZIMBABWE 175/9 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 177/4 30.4 overs
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: GD McGrath
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GAME 4: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Bellerive Oval
Camps in, Maddocks out.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
V Sibanda
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
RW Price
DT Hondo
Zimbabwe 97 (25.3 overs)
-Neil Pickup took his first 5w haul in ODIs.
DD Ebrahim 30 (35);
NS Pickup 5/15 (5.3), JE Sanders 2/36 (6)
Cricket Web XI 98/4 (20.4 overs)
BJ Goff 24 (20), RJ Malone 21* (28);
HH Streak 1/23 (6.4), RW Price 1/23 (5)
CW XI won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: NS Pickup
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GAME 5: ZIMBABWE vs AUSTRALIA
at the Adelaide Oval
AUSTRALIA 318/4 50.0 overs
ZIMBABWE 209/9 50.0 overs
Australia won by 109 runs
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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GAME 6: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Adelaide Oval
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
V Sibanda
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
RW Price
DT Hondo
Zimbabwe 110 (26.1 overs)
GW Flower 27 (33), CB Wishart 23 (34);
JE Sanders 5/35 (10), NS Pickup 2/19 (5), LA Camps 2/30 (6)
Cricket Web XI 111/3 (19.4 overs)
BJ Goff 38* (44), AP Cloete 38 (41);
SM Ervine 1/18 (3), AM Blignaut 1/22 (4), DT Hondo 1/24 (5)
CW XI won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: JE Sanders
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GAME 7: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the SCG
Sangrah Bhatia received his first ODI cap, with Corey Taylor rested.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
S Bhatia (debut)
NS Pickup
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Cricket Web XI 222 (43.5 overs)
AP Cloete 42 (54), E Moon 40 (42), BJ Goff 38 (35), RJ Malone 38 (51);
GB Hogg 3/41 (10), A Symonds 2/27 (5.5), GD McGrath 2/43 (10), B Lee 2/50 (10)
Australia 223/4 (45.2 overs)
* S Bhatia bowled 9-0-57-1.
ML Hayden 65 (59), MJ Clarke 48* (80), DR Martyn 45 (77);
LA Camps 2/53 (10)
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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GAME 8: AUSTRALIA vs ZIMBABWE
at the SCG
ZIMBABWE 169/9 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 170/4 26.0 overs
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: RT Ponting
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GAME 9: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the WACA
Sanders, Taylor and Moon were rested, whilst Maddocks and Heath were drafted into the side. Guy Kerridge received his first ODI cap.
CRICKET WEB XI
RJ Malone
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
EL Heath
S Bhatia
G Kerridge (debut)
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
DA Marillier
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
TJ Friend
RW Price
Cricket Web XI 301/6 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 135 (120), RJ Malone 81 (96);
SM Ervine 1/18 (3), AM Blignaut 1/22 (4), DT Hondo 1/24 (5)
Zimbabwe 232 (47.2 overs)
* G Kerridge bowled 7-0-45-1.
GW Flower 51 (46), AM Blignaut 32 (54);
RJ Malone 3/33 (8), NS Pickup 3/36 (8.2), LA Camps 2/34 (4)
CW XI won by 69 runs
Man of the match: JE Sanders
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GAME 10: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Bellerive Oval
Corey Taylor returned for Sangrah Bhatia.
CRICKET WEB XI
RJ Malone
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
EL Heath
G Kerridge
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
CB Wishart
DD Ebrahim
GW Flower
DA Marillier
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
TJ Friend
RW Price
Cricket Web XI 258/9 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 84 (90), LA Camps 36 (54);
HH Streak 3/48 (10), DA Marillier 2/26 (7), AM Blignaut 2/71 (10)
Zimbabwe 224 (46.1 overs)
CB Wishart 48 (47), GW Flower 39 (53);
NS Pickup 5/23 (6.1), G Kerridge 2/40 (7), EL Heath 2/41 (8)
CW XI won by 34 runs
Man of the match: NS Pickup
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The Announcement That Rocked CWLand
Taken from Neil Pickup's Tour Diary.
Some people - who will remain nameless - has been stealing the paper out of my diary because they can't get hold of Rizlas as easy as they would like. As such, I've got nothing to write on, and this is being scribbled on the toilet paper in the Bellerive Oval loos.
I feel that I cannot continue in this atmosphere any longer. Not only are we being subjected to more carcinogens than in a nightclub on the Randstad, but we are at the mercy of selection policies that have left me wishing that someone more reliable, like Tauqir Zia, was in charge.
When players have their selection guaranteed indefinitely, no matter how poorly they perform, and others are dropped after two games in spite of topping averages beforehand, the time has come to act.
After much soul-searching, and in collaboration with Andre Maddocks and Marc Robbins, we will be launching a rebel tour to South Africa - in association with Channel 9 - and those concerned will withdraw from the Australia tour party with immediate effect.
We are not the instigators of this course of action. Our hand has been forced, and I am sure all sides desire an amicable solution. The ball is in your court.
VIVA LA REVOLUTION
NS Pickup (C)
A Maddocks
MJ Robbins
D Hoitnik
S Bhatia
EL Heath
PE Young (wk)
D Ricardo
RJ Hingston
K Fraser
JJ Josy
RJ Malone
BJ Goff
KR Kode
Brendon Goff:
"This is a sad day. However, I know I speak for the majority of the group but we had to take a stance... This will make the CW XI a better team in the future..."
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Camps turned down his invitation
Moments ago at his hotel in Sydney, Liam Camps made this statement regarding the recent invitation to become part of the rebel tour to South Africa:
"In light of recent events, I am pressed to make a decision regarding my future in the CW XI and possibly as a FC cricketer. This has not been easy and much though (20 minutes or thereabout) has gone into it. At last I have come to a decision. I am announcing my withdrawal from the current tour of Australia effective immediately. As such, I will not be available for selection for tomorrow's game and the finals.
I will not be going with the Rebels to South Africa. I feel that this is the ideal opportunity for me to return to my native Trinidad and Tobago and take a well-earned(paid) vacation while letting the Board and the rebels nuke each other.
Thank you for your time."
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The CWBCC called up replacements
The following players have been called up to the CW XI for immediate duty pending the withdrawal of eight CW XI players from the current series.
The players are as follows:
M Gaukroger (Dev League Season 4 OD Bat Avge: 21.00)
H Hoggy
RA Langley (Dev League Season 4 OD Bat Avge: 19.33, Bowl Avge: 23.00)
DM Kennett (Dev League Season 4 Bowl Avge: 25.16)
T Evans
CN Walsh (Dev League Season 4 Bat Avge: 38.62)
The vice-Captain spoke out
"Neil should be picked over Verghese. Sangrah Bhatia should also be given his chance, Verghese can't just come back from an extended period of injury and waltz back into the team. He needs to at least play 1 or 2 warm-up matches and prove himself."
An Unofficial CWBCC Statement
"Playing Bhatia would mean we would play 0 spinners at all. As already said and backed up with facts Pickup is currently not in top form which Verghese is hence he has been given the chance. It's not a biased decision made by the Board or any favoritism, although if you call it that you can be stood down. We are looking to play a positive in-form XI against Australia/the 5th test and the future will tell./now the Board will carry on to handle the situation as it is."
Dev League player March Robbins:
"Erm, how is being injured "in top form"? That is bias and abuse of position."
---
CW XI Squad named/Fifth Test
Neil Pickup was recalled amidst heated controversy, whilst Reuben Verghese was retained at the expense of Liam Camps.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
SG Fitzsimmons
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
NS Pickup
The Backlash:
Andre Maddocks:
"Common courtesy suggests that while the squad is unhappy with Reuben Verghese, he should be withdrawn from the squad."
Sangrah Bhatia
"What do I have to do to get a call up?
Man of the match in the warmup, handy with bat and ball in the second warmup, handy with bat on test debut...
Now I know how Balaji feels..."
Marc Robbins:
"Reuben Verghese should show some guts and responsibility and be a proper man!"
Neil Pickup:
"We're gonna have a belter of a team spirit aren't we?
How many "accidentally" dropped catches or misfields do you reckon?"
Andrew Cloete:
"On the selection matters, Rich definitely has to have a say in all of this. I thought I might get a say, but nevertheless Rich should have a big say in this matter as, afterall, he is the one who gets axed if we don't win games."
Reuben Verghese:
"That isn't a fair opinion and that plays on the players morale and team spirit overall. If the team feels overall I should sit down, I will consider it. But otherwise it seems unfair and unjust to this matter."
Mr. Verghese of the CWBCC:
"Richard Twyman, the captain of the CWXI is consulted before any XI is made/a match and his view stands strong and he can over-rule a decision made by the board regarding the team."
Mr. Camps of the CWBCC:
"He can? I was not aware of this."
Neil Pickup:
"Looks like the whole command structure is fatally flawed to me. Looks like the engines are pulling in separate directions."
---
Fifth Test: Cricket Web XI vs Australia
at the Gabba
Michael Clarke was called up to replace Simon Katich.
AUSTRALIA
JL Langer
ML Hayden
RT Ponting
ML Love
SR Waugh (C)
MJ Clarke
AC Gilchrist (wk)
AJ Bichel
B Lee
JN Gillespie
SCG MacGill
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
SG Fitzsimmons
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
NS Pickup
Conditions: Cool
Pitch: Sharp bounce, good pace, flatter over the course of the day
Outfield: Fast
Weather: Slight cloud cover
Toss: Australia
Steve Waugh decided to bat first.
*Records of day end scores have been lost*
Australia 480
SR Waugh 129, MJ Clarke 72, AC Gilchrist 66, RT Ponting 59;
C Taylor 4/123, RG Verghese 3/90, NS Pickup 3/103
Cricket Web XI 360
PE Young 66, JE Sanders 42, R Twyman 40, BJ Goff 38;
JN Gillespie 6/73, B Lee 2/72, SCG MacGill 2/78
Australia 237/5d
JL Langer 49, SR Waugh 41, MJ Clarke 36*;
NS Pickup 2/40, RG Verghese 1/36, C Taylor 1/59
Cricket Web XI 118/1
SG Fitzsimmons 56, R Twyman 51*;
JN Gillespie 1/34
Match drawn
Man of the match: SR Waugh
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Code:
[B]CW XI Test Averages
Name M I NO Runs Avge Ct St 50 100 HS[/B]
E Moon 5 10 2 537 67.13 2 0 2 2 155
AP Cloete 5 9 1 431 53.88 1 0 3 1 116
R Twyman 5 10 1 399 44.33 8 0 4 0 81
PE Young 5 8 0 267 33.38 6 1 3 0 69
SG Fitzsimmons 3 6 0 191 31.83 3 0 2 0 56
RG Verghese 2 3 0 86 28.67 2 0 0 0 43
BJ Goff 5 8 0 204 25.50 2 0 1 0 53
LA Camps 4 7 1 142 23.67 0 0 1 0 57*
JE Sanders 5 8 0 165 20.63 2 0 1 0 57
A Maddocks 2 4 0 74 18.50 2 0 0 0 40
Mr Ponting 5 7 2 77 15.40 1 0 0 0 34
C Taylor 5 7 1 79 13.17 4 0 0 0 38
NS Pickup 3 3 2 12 12.00 1 0 0 0 7*
S Bhatia 1 2 2 12 - 1 0 0 0 10*
[B]Name O W Runs Avge 5/W 10/W BB Econ SR[/B]
RG Verghese 66.33 6 171 28.50 0 0 3/90 2.58 66.33
C Taylor 204.16 23 676 29.39 1 0 5/98 3.31 53.26
NS Pickup 107 7 389 55.57 0 0 3/103 3.64 91.71
JE Sanders 227.8 14 803 57.36 1 0 5/98 3.53 97.63
G Kerridge 202.33 12 769 64.08 0 0 3/57 3.80 101.17
S Bhatia 28 2 133 66.50 0 0 2/84 4.75 84.00
LA Camps 84 3 327 109.00 0 0 1/16 3.89 168.00
AP Cloete 7 0 26 - 0 0 0/5 3.71 -
A Maddocks 23 0 83 - 0 0 0/18 3.61 -
E Moon 2 0 10 - 0 0 0/10 5.00 -The VB Series Party (15):
Malone was called up following a Dev League OD season of 193 runs in 4 innings, at an average of 48.25.
Eric Heath, the ODI specialist, was called to the ODI squad, and Fitzsimmons and Kode headed home.
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete (vc)
JE Sanders
NS Pickup
RG Verghese
BJ Goff
LA Camps
G Kerridge
PE Young (wk)
A Maddocks
EL Heath
S Bhatia
RJ Malone (uncapped)
E Moon
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VB SERIES
GAME 1: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA - First ODI meeting between the teams
at the WACA
Rob Malone received his first One Day International cap, as Liam Camps sat out.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
A Maddocks
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
SR Watson
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
NW Bracken
Cricket Web XI 307/6 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 74* (78), RG Verghese 47* (43), R Twyman 45 (47), E Moon 40 (55);
MJ Clarke 2/19 (3)
Australia 277/7 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 68 (85), SR Watson 49* (51), ML Hayden 48 (41);
RG Verghese 3/46, RJ Malone 2/40
CW XI won by 30 runs
Man of the match: RG Verghese
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GAME 2: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the MCG
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
A Maddocks
PE Young (wk)
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
Damien Martyn returned for Shane Watson. Glenn McGrath returned from injury, and replaced Nathan Bracken in the side.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 290/7 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 91 (101), A Symonds 43* (44), MJ Clarke 36 (36);
C Taylor 3/47 (10), JE Sanders 2/60 (10)
Cricket Web XI 214 (50 overs)
PE Young 46 (99), AP Cloete 32 (42);
JN Gillespie 5/38 (10), B Lee 2/33 (10)
Australia won by 76 runs
Man of the match: JN Gillespie
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GAME 3: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the WACA
ZIMBABWE 175/9 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 177/4 30.4 overs
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: GD McGrath
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GAME 4: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Bellerive Oval
Camps in, Maddocks out.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
V Sibanda
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
RW Price
DT Hondo
Zimbabwe 97 (25.3 overs)
-Neil Pickup took his first 5w haul in ODIs.
DD Ebrahim 30 (35);
NS Pickup 5/15 (5.3), JE Sanders 2/36 (6)
Cricket Web XI 98/4 (20.4 overs)
BJ Goff 24 (20), RJ Malone 21* (28);
HH Streak 1/23 (6.4), RW Price 1/23 (5)
CW XI won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: NS Pickup
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GAME 5: ZIMBABWE vs AUSTRALIA
at the Adelaide Oval
AUSTRALIA 318/4 50.0 overs
ZIMBABWE 209/9 50.0 overs
Australia won by 109 runs
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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GAME 6: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Adelaide Oval
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
V Sibanda
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
RW Price
DT Hondo
Zimbabwe 110 (26.1 overs)
GW Flower 27 (33), CB Wishart 23 (34);
JE Sanders 5/35 (10), NS Pickup 2/19 (5), LA Camps 2/30 (6)
Cricket Web XI 111/3 (19.4 overs)
BJ Goff 38* (44), AP Cloete 38 (41);
SM Ervine 1/18 (3), AM Blignaut 1/22 (4), DT Hondo 1/24 (5)
CW XI won by 7 wickets
Man of the match: JE Sanders
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GAME 7: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the SCG
Sangrah Bhatia received his first ODI cap, with Corey Taylor rested.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
E Moon
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
JE Sanders
S Bhatia (debut)
NS Pickup
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Cricket Web XI 222 (43.5 overs)
AP Cloete 42 (54), E Moon 40 (42), BJ Goff 38 (35), RJ Malone 38 (51);
GB Hogg 3/41 (10), A Symonds 2/27 (5.5), GD McGrath 2/43 (10), B Lee 2/50 (10)
Australia 223/4 (45.2 overs)
* S Bhatia bowled 9-0-57-1.
ML Hayden 65 (59), MJ Clarke 48* (80), DR Martyn 45 (77);
LA Camps 2/53 (10)
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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GAME 8: AUSTRALIA vs ZIMBABWE
at the SCG
ZIMBABWE 169/9 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 170/4 26.0 overs
Australia won by 6 wickets
Man of the match: RT Ponting
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GAME 9: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the WACA
Sanders, Taylor and Moon were rested, whilst Maddocks and Heath were drafted into the side. Guy Kerridge received his first ODI cap.
CRICKET WEB XI
RJ Malone
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
EL Heath
S Bhatia
G Kerridge (debut)
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
DA Marillier
CB Wishart
GW Flower
DD Ebrahim
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
TJ Friend
RW Price
Cricket Web XI 301/6 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 135 (120), RJ Malone 81 (96);
SM Ervine 1/18 (3), AM Blignaut 1/22 (4), DT Hondo 1/24 (5)
Zimbabwe 232 (47.2 overs)
* G Kerridge bowled 7-0-45-1.
GW Flower 51 (46), AM Blignaut 32 (54);
RJ Malone 3/33 (8), NS Pickup 3/36 (8.2), LA Camps 2/34 (4)
CW XI won by 69 runs
Man of the match: JE Sanders
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GAME 10: CW XI vs ZIMBABWE
at the Bellerive Oval
Corey Taylor returned for Sangrah Bhatia.
CRICKET WEB XI
RJ Malone
R Twyman (C)
AP Cloete
BJ Goff
PE Young (wk)
LA Camps
RG Verghese
EL Heath
G Kerridge
C Taylor
NS Pickup
ZIMBABWE
MA Vermeulen
CB Wishart
DD Ebrahim
GW Flower
DA Marillier
T Taibu (C) (wk)
AM Blignaut
SM Ervine
HH Streak
TJ Friend
RW Price
Cricket Web XI 258/9 (50 overs)
BJ Goff 84 (90), LA Camps 36 (54);
HH Streak 3/48 (10), DA Marillier 2/26 (7), AM Blignaut 2/71 (10)
Zimbabwe 224 (46.1 overs)
CB Wishart 48 (47), GW Flower 39 (53);
NS Pickup 5/23 (6.1), G Kerridge 2/40 (7), EL Heath 2/41 (8)
CW XI won by 34 runs
Man of the match: NS Pickup
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The Announcement That Rocked CWLand
Taken from Neil Pickup's Tour Diary.
Some people - who will remain nameless - has been stealing the paper out of my diary because they can't get hold of Rizlas as easy as they would like. As such, I've got nothing to write on, and this is being scribbled on the toilet paper in the Bellerive Oval loos.
I feel that I cannot continue in this atmosphere any longer. Not only are we being subjected to more carcinogens than in a nightclub on the Randstad, but we are at the mercy of selection policies that have left me wishing that someone more reliable, like Tauqir Zia, was in charge.
When players have their selection guaranteed indefinitely, no matter how poorly they perform, and others are dropped after two games in spite of topping averages beforehand, the time has come to act.
After much soul-searching, and in collaboration with Andre Maddocks and Marc Robbins, we will be launching a rebel tour to South Africa - in association with Channel 9 - and those concerned will withdraw from the Australia tour party with immediate effect.
We are not the instigators of this course of action. Our hand has been forced, and I am sure all sides desire an amicable solution. The ball is in your court.
VIVA LA REVOLUTION
NS Pickup (C)
A Maddocks
MJ Robbins
D Hoitnik
S Bhatia
EL Heath
PE Young (wk)
D Ricardo
RJ Hingston
K Fraser
JJ Josy
RJ Malone
BJ Goff
KR Kode
Brendon Goff:
"This is a sad day. However, I know I speak for the majority of the group but we had to take a stance... This will make the CW XI a better team in the future..."
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Camps turned down his invitation
Moments ago at his hotel in Sydney, Liam Camps made this statement regarding the recent invitation to become part of the rebel tour to South Africa:
"In light of recent events, I am pressed to make a decision regarding my future in the CW XI and possibly as a FC cricketer. This has not been easy and much though (20 minutes or thereabout) has gone into it. At last I have come to a decision. I am announcing my withdrawal from the current tour of Australia effective immediately. As such, I will not be available for selection for tomorrow's game and the finals.
I will not be going with the Rebels to South Africa. I feel that this is the ideal opportunity for me to return to my native Trinidad and Tobago and take a well-earned(paid) vacation while letting the Board and the rebels nuke each other.
Thank you for your time."
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The CWBCC called up replacements
The following players have been called up to the CW XI for immediate duty pending the withdrawal of eight CW XI players from the current series.
The players are as follows:
M Gaukroger (Dev League Season 4 OD Bat Avge: 21.00)
H Hoggy
RA Langley (Dev League Season 4 OD Bat Avge: 19.33, Bowl Avge: 23.00)
DM Kennett (Dev League Season 4 Bowl Avge: 25.16)
T Evans
CN Walsh (Dev League Season 4 Bat Avge: 38.62)
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EPISODE VI: CRICKET WEB DOWN UNDER PART 4
GAME 11: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the MCG
ZIMBABWE 178/7 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 181/2 30.2 overs
Australia won by 8 wickets
Man of the match: Ricky Ponting
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GAME 12: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the SCG
Post-trauma XI.
Craig Walsh, Rich Langley and Megan Gaukroger received their first ODI caps, whilst Tim Evans was recalled after a lengthy layoff. Reuben Verghese pulled out late, allowing Kennett to slip into the side.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh (debut)
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley (debut)
M Gaukroger (wk) (debut)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
DM Kennett
T Evans
Ian Harvey and Brad Williams were drafted in, as Jason Gillespie and Brad Hogg were rested.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
IJ Harvey
B Lee
BA Williams
GD McGrath
Cricket Web XI 237 (49.3 overs)
* Kennett hit a four and a six.
CN Walsh 56 (89), R Twyman 32 (43), DM Kennett 30 (30);
MJ Clarke 3/15 (6), IJ Harvey 3/25 (7.3)
Australia 239/2 (37.3 overs)
ML Hayden 79 (63), RT Ponting 59* (51), AC Gilchrist 57 (82);
AP Cloete 2/49 (9)
Australia won by 8 wickets
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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REBELS ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Well, Like it or not, the rebels have arrived in South Africa, and their first match will be a four day warmup against the traditional opponents, the Nicky Oppenheimer XI in the diamond capital of the world at Kimberley. The unofficial wheels are in motion
NICKY OPPENHEIMER XI
AM Bacher
HM Amla
JP Duminy
DJ Cullinan
M van Jaarsveld
PC Strydom
L Klusener
JA Morkel
TL Tsolekile
CK Langeveldt
AA Donald
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Verghese Steps Out
"If thats how it is..I see that there only one solution from causing a division. Whilst the Australian tour continues, I'm stepping out of the CW XI for one season because of team player conflicts."
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And Back In
Verghese:
"After talking with the captain of the CW XI and having a long think, I think it would be better for me to return to the CWXI and keep doing my best for the team. The camp is still in total shock but I will say it will be worked out slowly and no one is pressured in any way. Lets keep working hard and continue giving our best "
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Sangrah Bhatia's Press Release
After the finish of the Rebel Tour, I as a player am willing to come back to the CW XI and resume my place with the side. Of course my performances must be the main and sole criteria that I am selected in the side.
In the past, selection procedures have been ludicrious and questionable, I will only come back and help the CW XI only IF the selectors and hierarchy will re-evaulate and re-design their selection procedures.
I sincerely would love to play on the upcoming tour of New Zealand and in the World Cup, but as a player I can atleast be assured of a place in the side, and be treated as a valuable team member, unlike in the past when all I have been is an out of place bystander.
I am willing and ready to let the past be the past, and look forward to a brighter future with my relationship with the CW XI, the selectors, the coach and the captain.
Regards
Sangrah Bhatia
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs NICKY OPPENHEIMER XI
Kennett opted onto the Rebel tour.
CW XI REBELS
K Fraser
PE Young
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
JJ Josy
MJ Robbins
A Maddocks
S Bhatia
RJ Hingston
DM Kennett
NS Pickup
*Records of the game have been lost*
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FIRST FINAL: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at Cairns
Kennett jetted back to Australia, apparently abandoning the Rebel tour.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley
M Gaukroger (wk)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
DM Kennett
T Evans
Gillespie and Hogg returned.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 306/8 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 85 (57), RT Ponting 71 (83), AC Gilchrist 40 (35);
G Kerridge 3/55 (9), RA Langley 1/12 (4)
Cricket Web XI 246/4 (50 overs)
AP Cloete 83 (125), E Moon 64 (98), RA Langley 32* (23);
B Lee 1/35 (10), JN Gillespie 1/39 (10)
Australia won by 60 runs
Man of the match: MG Bevan
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Peter Young:
"I was going to say, all these people saying that they are going back should hang their heads in shame. I would like to think I was no. 1 'keeper in CW XI after the master, Andre decided to change his attention to bowling. But I couldn't stand by and watch my fellow players being mis-treated.
I would love my place back in the CW XI if I merited it but it would be a severe misconduct on my part as it was a group decision. I couldn't live with myself if I went back before it was resolved.
However, big steps are being made in the right direction and I hope it will be resolved and we may all be united under one board on control. Then, and only then, would it be right to ask permission to return to the fold."
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Richard Twyman Announced His Retirement
After a lengthy consultation with nobody Rich Twyman would like to take this opportunity to announce his retirement from the Cricket Web XI in all aspects, as captain and player, at the end of the current VB Series in Australia.
"It has been great while it lasted but with all this rebel tour raising it’s head in the last week it will just be impossible to continue.
I feel that the this whole rebel tour is just a ploy by a few members to lay blame onto a Board member while really it seems they are just unhappy at not being selected themselves. Reuben is a co-board member and as such, he and Liam have to agree and even then Liam’s superiority of founder would have the final say, so to say Lord’s decisions have caused this all seems a tad unfounded
Therefore to blame one half for everything, while offering the other half a spot within the Rebels just doesn't add up, along with stories changing weekly – when I was approached for a spot on the Rebels, it was Liam everyone was after now it's Reuben – Make up your minds!
Talk of the Rebels re-joining the CW XI has also influenced my decision somewhat, this seems madness, they run off mid tour and cause chaos and expect just to walk back into the starting XI in a few weeks time. If only Andy Flower and Henry Olonga had had this luxury. And at the end of the day where does it ever end I can’t captain a side where I know half the players might walk out just because I didn’t pick or bowl someone that day
Like I said at the start of this statement it has been a great honour and privilege to captain the Cricket Web XI and I wish Andrew every success as my successor but the time has come to leave.”
Richard Twyman - Captain, Cricket Web XI
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Liam Camps:
"This certainly is an unfortunate announcement, but not unexpected. As co-president of the Board I beg of you to reconsider his decision. You are one of the best players and one of the best in the world. Added to that you have been an inspired captain and role model for the players. Please, at the very least confer with the Board and the rebels before you make a final decision."
Brendon Goff:
"I'm disspointed to see Rich Twyman depart. It was an honour to play under him and despite my departure to the dark side i am grateful for his leadership. On the matter of returning to the CW XI, I am willing to do so but I believe things need to be met before this happens. I feel that the CWBCC needs to create a team of selectors who have no outside interests. This team should comprise of people who are either retired from CW XI cricket or are prepared to play Dev's Cricket and permanently relinquish their spot for the CW XI.
I also feel that the selectors should have as much responsibility on there heads if things go wrong. That way any favouritism would be harder to put in place as the results would be the key factor. If these issues are cleared up then i will gladly and proudly return to the CW XI."
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs GAUTENG
CW XI REBELS
K Fraser
PE Young
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
KR Kode
A Maddocks
MJ Robbins
EL Heath
S Bhatia
D Ricardo
D Hoitink
GAUTENG
AM Bacher
SC Cook
U Abrahams
HD Ackerman
WA Dugmore
E Nkwe
MJ Harris
CE Eksteen
S Conrad
GJP Kruger
DJ Terbrugge
CW XI Rebels 362 (130.5 overs)
PE Young 107, A Maddocks 65, S Bhatia 45;
GJP Kruger 3/71, CE Eksteen 3/77
Gauteng 462 (195.1 overs)
S Conrad 79, E Nkwe 66, SC Cook/HD Ackerman 46;
D Hoitink 4/81, MJ Robbins 2/79, RJ Malone 2/107
CW XI Rebels 163 (54 overs)
EL Heath 46, S Bhatia 37;
DJ Terbrugge 6/37
Gauteng 8/0 (6 overs)
Match drawn
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SECOND FINAL: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the WACA
Hoggy was drafted in for Kennett.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley
M Gaukroger (wk)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
T Evans
H Hoggy
Harvey was included ahead of Hogg.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
IJ Harvey
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 267/6 (50 overs)
ML Hayden 129 (134), DR Martyn 40 (53);
C Taylor 2/42 (9), JE Sanders 2/51 (10)
Cricket Web XI 224 (43.3 overs)
* CW XI collapsed from 136/2 to 224 all out.
R Twyman 94 (100), AP Cloete 54 (64);
B Lee 3/52 (10), MJ Clarke 2/10 (2), GD McGrath 2/39 (10)
Australia won by 43 runs
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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Stand-in captain Andrew Cloete's Press Statement:
I am extremely pleased that my team has solved the issues that for too long have divided us. Throughout the situation I have remained neutral and have hardly commented. I felt both sides had good points, but I don't want to dwell on matters of the past.
Selection has been a huge problem, which of course is dividing the team. As captain I will pick who ever I think is best in the team. However I do feel it very unfair that selectors/Board members have a stronger say over me. As captain I feel I should have as strong as input as any if not greater. I will try my hardest to sort out any feuds that happen to divide the team.
I am declaring Goff as my vice-captain. He was in the Rebel team and I feel he can help me sort out feuds. As well as this, he has been an extremely prominent figure in th ODI team as well as being a good Test batsman. Blewy and I have amassed some of the biggest partnerships recorded in CWXI hsistory and so we are both well acquainted with each other. I'm sure he'll be of great help and will continue to play well.
Basically I just want you all to respect the Board's decisions. I know it's extremely hard but if I feel wrongdoings have occurred (as was the case I felt with Neil) I won't be afraid to say so. But with the new selection panel being introduced I'm sure things will improve. Above all I want the CWXI to gel as a team and keep going the way we have been. We have been able to upset some big teams and have done an extremely good job.
Above all I want to leave where Rich left off. He was a brilliant captain and I was more than happy to be his deputy. I will try my best to get the sort of respect he managed to bring out in all of you. And I hope Brendon can experience the same sort of thing I felt working under Rich.
First and foremost though, let's put everything behind us and look forward to the future as we can hopefully win as many as possible and I want to see everyone performing as well as I know you all can. Above all let's have some fun
A vote of captaincy will be conducted soon however. I urge you all to keep me in and Brendon as my deputy, as I have served under Rich a long time and am sad to see him go, but having said that I am also happy to step up to captaincy for I feel I am now ready for such a task. After being one of the 5 most capped players and one of the most consistent batsman for quite some time I feel I have deserved my place. Brendon has also done the same, but having said that, I want the captain to have respect from all his team members. So I leave the decision ultimately up to you, I hope you pick well and go for who you want. And give all due respect to the captain.
cheers,
Current CWXI Captain
Andrew Cloete
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The CWBCC's "Proposal Toward Reconciliation":
Co-Chairman of the CWBCC, Liam Camps devised a plan addressing the problems within CW Cricket. He presented it on behalf of the CWBCC.
This is my proposal to resolve the problems currently being experienced in the CW XI system. I don't expect everyone or even most to agree and accept my plan, but I urge that everyone considers it thoughtfully before arriving at a conclusion.
Two main issues on the agenda:-
1) Election of Board Members
2) Player contracts
1) ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board should ideally be comprised of players with no investment in the CW XI (non-players), but as it is, both board members are performing the dual role. To many this introduces the potential of bias influencing decisions and that makes for an unhappy party.
My suggestion is that a casual survey be taken to gather the feelings of the CW XI, CW 'A' and CW 'B' players to get the current opinions on the Board as a whole and to assess the individual members (Reuben Verghese and myself - Liam Camps). This will be taken into consideration and an additional member elected to the Board. This additional voice would preferably be a retired player or non-player to remove that area of potential bias.
Another person, preferably a CW player may then be elected as a moderator to Board meetings. That person would be informed of all selection and report back to the public in an attempt to ensure a thoughtful reasoning process. As such, for every selection suggestion or movement to drop a player, reasons must be listed by the relevant Board member. That reasoning will then be released by the moderator/observer for public scrutiny.
At the close of each tour a vote will be held to gauge the public opinion of the actions of the Board for the most recent assignment. That vote may or may not lead to another election to determine the third Board member and moderator.
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2) PLAYER CONTRACTS
Players should be issued contracts of a minimum of one (1) tour to a maximum of three (3) tours. These contracts would possibly act in one or more of the following ways:-
a/ Contracted players get an immediate slot in the CW 'A' or 'B' team when not in CW XI service.
b/ Contracted players must play at least one international in every series (comprising of more than 5 matches) for which he or she is contracted and selected. This will ensure that every player in the touring party gets a chance to play.
c/ Touring parties must be chosen only from contracted players.
d/ Injured players may only be replaced by contracted players if available.
Personally I would suggest a/, b/ and d/ of the above options.
Thinking Process:
The reason for contracts is to ensure that the CWBCC has a decent pool of players at its disposal should another walkout occur. The contracts add some measure of job security to the CW players.
Such a contract would only be terminated under the following circumstances:
1/ Severe breach of CW XI rules and regulations.
2/ A unanimous decision by the Board which is accepted by a majority vote from the public.
3/ An appeal by the player which is granted by a unanimous vote of the CWBCC.
All contracted players will get some measure of playing time during the contracted expanse (ie one series, two series etc.). Only ten (10) central contracts will be granted (ie three tour contracts) and ten minor contracts (one or two tours) in addition.
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The Response:
Brendon Goff (CW XI vice-captain):
"I like the idea of having contracts, however I don't feel that because you have a contract that you should be garaunteed a game. This led to the rebellion in the 1st place after all. I know that if in my case I was on the verge of the first XI and i was brought in because it was part of the contract that I had to play at least 1 game in the series, and the game I was brought in for we lost, I would be very disspointed.
I think IF a selection committee was introduced you would not need to really worry about favouritism because they would be forced to pick the best team possible or they face the axe."
Sangrah Bhatia (CW XI international):
"With these sorts of guidelines, I and many other players can look forward to having a great relationship with the CWBCC and its board members.
I wouldn't mind constructing a Players Association within the CWBCC, where someone who is in touch with the players can deal with these issues with a 'straight bat' and 'from the heart'."
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The CWBCC vs the Players - Negotiations
After protracted negotiations, the 5 attendees of the meeting have reached what is hopefully the first step towards reunification:
The Vote of Confidence has been issued, and is open to all players.
If both Reuben Verghese and Liam Camps win their votes, then they retain joint-CEO status, if only 1 wins, he becomes sole CEO. If both lose, then proper elections will be made for a new CEO (with all nominees backed by a proposer and seconder).
The CWBCC will be a minimum of 2 people (including CEO) plus any co-opted on to help by the CEO and his board.
Selection Committee:
This will be completely revamped as follows:
Chairman of Selectors: CEO of CWBCC (if 2 people, they share 1 vote)
3 members as follows:
1 - representative of the newly formed CWPA (Player Association)
2 - a non-player agreed on by general consensus
3 - a tour-by-tour selection member. This member will be appointed by the CWBCC, but cannot be a member of the CWBCC.
Once squads are selected, the captain will be added to the committee, but will only vote if there is a deadlock.
At any stage (between tours), the representative of the CWPA can be challenged by the members of the CWPA subject to rules agreed on at the final formation of the CWPA.
Likewise, a motion of no-confidence can be placed in the non-player.
The move for contracts was scrapped. There will be no contracts.
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Verghese Speaks
CWBCC Co-Chairman Reuben Verghese addressed his charges.
Read Me
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The People at the Polls
All of CWLand headed to the polls, as they were requested to give a vote of confidence in the leadership of Liam Camps and Reuben Verghese (no relation to their playing namesakes) on the CWBCC.
Reuben Verghese received a 7-2 vote of confidence.
Liam Camps received a 10-1 vote of confidence.
These figures are merely proportional to the massive numbers of the CWLand population that voted.
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs SOUTH AFRICA XI
First "Test"
CW XI REBELS
PE Young +
K Fraser
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
JJ Josy
A Maddocks
RJ Hingston
S Bhatia
EL Heath
D Hoitink
NS Pickup *
SOUTH AFRICA XI
GC Smith *
HH Gibbs
JA Rudolph
JH Kallis
G Kirsten
MJ van Jaarsveld
MV Boucher +
SM Pollock
AJ Hall
M Ntini
A Nel
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Second "Test"
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Third "Test"
South Africa XI won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Fourth "Test"
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
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Selection Panel Reformation:
The reformed CWBCC in collaboration with non-player representative, Andre Maddocks, has elected Sangrah Bhatia as the inital TBT (tour-by-tour) selection member. This means that he will be part of the selection panel at least until the end of the upcoming New Zealand tour.
Sangrah Bhatia:
"Dear CWBCC and Its Players, I am absoultely honoured and delighted with my appointment as Tour By Tour Selection Member with the CWBCC.
This came as a wonderfully pleasant surprise, and I shall endeavour in always trying my best, being fair and equal to all of the CWBCC and all its players. I look forward to the many challenges that my role awaits, and as always will be striving for my best all the time.
I look forward to cementing a solid relationship with the Coach, Staff and Players of the CWBCC.
Thank You"
Sangrah
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Håkon Mørk elected
Young wicket-keeper batsman Håkon Mørk was elected as the PA Rep on the newly reformed Selection Panel. He won (5) over other candidates Marc Robbins (4) and David Kennett (3).
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Brendon Goff named to the helm of the CW XI
Brendon Goff at a press conference in Campsfield:
Well to start off with I will say how honoured and privileged I feel to be taking over the reigns of such a good side. I would like to thank all those who supported me, and most of all I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies for Andrew (Cloete) who I know really wanted this job. However I hope we can work together to take this CW side to a new level and in doing so become one of the greatest sides to ever play the game.
I feel that after all the goings-on over the past month in the CWBCC everything seems back in order and I feel that the unity of our group has been made much stronger by the divide.
I will lead this side with the utmost professionalism and honour.
GAME 11: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the MCG
ZIMBABWE 178/7 50.0 overs
AUSTRALIA 181/2 30.2 overs
Australia won by 8 wickets
Man of the match: Ricky Ponting
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GAME 12: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the SCG
Post-trauma XI.
Craig Walsh, Rich Langley and Megan Gaukroger received their first ODI caps, whilst Tim Evans was recalled after a lengthy layoff. Reuben Verghese pulled out late, allowing Kennett to slip into the side.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh (debut)
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley (debut)
M Gaukroger (wk) (debut)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
DM Kennett
T Evans
Ian Harvey and Brad Williams were drafted in, as Jason Gillespie and Brad Hogg were rested.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
IJ Harvey
B Lee
BA Williams
GD McGrath
Cricket Web XI 237 (49.3 overs)
* Kennett hit a four and a six.
CN Walsh 56 (89), R Twyman 32 (43), DM Kennett 30 (30);
MJ Clarke 3/15 (6), IJ Harvey 3/25 (7.3)
Australia 239/2 (37.3 overs)
ML Hayden 79 (63), RT Ponting 59* (51), AC Gilchrist 57 (82);
AP Cloete 2/49 (9)
Australia won by 8 wickets
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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REBELS ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA
Well, Like it or not, the rebels have arrived in South Africa, and their first match will be a four day warmup against the traditional opponents, the Nicky Oppenheimer XI in the diamond capital of the world at Kimberley. The unofficial wheels are in motion
NICKY OPPENHEIMER XI
AM Bacher
HM Amla
JP Duminy
DJ Cullinan
M van Jaarsveld
PC Strydom
L Klusener
JA Morkel
TL Tsolekile
CK Langeveldt
AA Donald
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Verghese Steps Out
"If thats how it is..I see that there only one solution from causing a division. Whilst the Australian tour continues, I'm stepping out of the CW XI for one season because of team player conflicts."
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And Back In
Verghese:
"After talking with the captain of the CW XI and having a long think, I think it would be better for me to return to the CWXI and keep doing my best for the team. The camp is still in total shock but I will say it will be worked out slowly and no one is pressured in any way. Lets keep working hard and continue giving our best "
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Sangrah Bhatia's Press Release
After the finish of the Rebel Tour, I as a player am willing to come back to the CW XI and resume my place with the side. Of course my performances must be the main and sole criteria that I am selected in the side.
In the past, selection procedures have been ludicrious and questionable, I will only come back and help the CW XI only IF the selectors and hierarchy will re-evaulate and re-design their selection procedures.
I sincerely would love to play on the upcoming tour of New Zealand and in the World Cup, but as a player I can atleast be assured of a place in the side, and be treated as a valuable team member, unlike in the past when all I have been is an out of place bystander.
I am willing and ready to let the past be the past, and look forward to a brighter future with my relationship with the CW XI, the selectors, the coach and the captain.
Regards
Sangrah Bhatia
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs NICKY OPPENHEIMER XI
Kennett opted onto the Rebel tour.
CW XI REBELS
K Fraser
PE Young
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
JJ Josy
MJ Robbins
A Maddocks
S Bhatia
RJ Hingston
DM Kennett
NS Pickup
*Records of the game have been lost*
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FIRST FINAL: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at Cairns
Kennett jetted back to Australia, apparently abandoning the Rebel tour.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley
M Gaukroger (wk)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
DM Kennett
T Evans
Gillespie and Hogg returned.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
GB Hogg
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 306/8 (50 overs)
MG Bevan 85 (57), RT Ponting 71 (83), AC Gilchrist 40 (35);
G Kerridge 3/55 (9), RA Langley 1/12 (4)
Cricket Web XI 246/4 (50 overs)
AP Cloete 83 (125), E Moon 64 (98), RA Langley 32* (23);
B Lee 1/35 (10), JN Gillespie 1/39 (10)
Australia won by 60 runs
Man of the match: MG Bevan
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Peter Young:
"I was going to say, all these people saying that they are going back should hang their heads in shame. I would like to think I was no. 1 'keeper in CW XI after the master, Andre decided to change his attention to bowling. But I couldn't stand by and watch my fellow players being mis-treated.
I would love my place back in the CW XI if I merited it but it would be a severe misconduct on my part as it was a group decision. I couldn't live with myself if I went back before it was resolved.
However, big steps are being made in the right direction and I hope it will be resolved and we may all be united under one board on control. Then, and only then, would it be right to ask permission to return to the fold."
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Richard Twyman Announced His Retirement
After a lengthy consultation with nobody Rich Twyman would like to take this opportunity to announce his retirement from the Cricket Web XI in all aspects, as captain and player, at the end of the current VB Series in Australia.
"It has been great while it lasted but with all this rebel tour raising it’s head in the last week it will just be impossible to continue.
I feel that the this whole rebel tour is just a ploy by a few members to lay blame onto a Board member while really it seems they are just unhappy at not being selected themselves. Reuben is a co-board member and as such, he and Liam have to agree and even then Liam’s superiority of founder would have the final say, so to say Lord’s decisions have caused this all seems a tad unfounded
Therefore to blame one half for everything, while offering the other half a spot within the Rebels just doesn't add up, along with stories changing weekly – when I was approached for a spot on the Rebels, it was Liam everyone was after now it's Reuben – Make up your minds!
Talk of the Rebels re-joining the CW XI has also influenced my decision somewhat, this seems madness, they run off mid tour and cause chaos and expect just to walk back into the starting XI in a few weeks time. If only Andy Flower and Henry Olonga had had this luxury. And at the end of the day where does it ever end I can’t captain a side where I know half the players might walk out just because I didn’t pick or bowl someone that day
Like I said at the start of this statement it has been a great honour and privilege to captain the Cricket Web XI and I wish Andrew every success as my successor but the time has come to leave.”
Richard Twyman - Captain, Cricket Web XI
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Liam Camps:
"This certainly is an unfortunate announcement, but not unexpected. As co-president of the Board I beg of you to reconsider his decision. You are one of the best players and one of the best in the world. Added to that you have been an inspired captain and role model for the players. Please, at the very least confer with the Board and the rebels before you make a final decision."
Brendon Goff:
"I'm disspointed to see Rich Twyman depart. It was an honour to play under him and despite my departure to the dark side i am grateful for his leadership. On the matter of returning to the CW XI, I am willing to do so but I believe things need to be met before this happens. I feel that the CWBCC needs to create a team of selectors who have no outside interests. This team should comprise of people who are either retired from CW XI cricket or are prepared to play Dev's Cricket and permanently relinquish their spot for the CW XI.
I also feel that the selectors should have as much responsibility on there heads if things go wrong. That way any favouritism would be harder to put in place as the results would be the key factor. If these issues are cleared up then i will gladly and proudly return to the CW XI."
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs GAUTENG
CW XI REBELS
K Fraser
PE Young
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
KR Kode
A Maddocks
MJ Robbins
EL Heath
S Bhatia
D Ricardo
D Hoitink
GAUTENG
AM Bacher
SC Cook
U Abrahams
HD Ackerman
WA Dugmore
E Nkwe
MJ Harris
CE Eksteen
S Conrad
GJP Kruger
DJ Terbrugge
CW XI Rebels 362 (130.5 overs)
PE Young 107, A Maddocks 65, S Bhatia 45;
GJP Kruger 3/71, CE Eksteen 3/77
Gauteng 462 (195.1 overs)
S Conrad 79, E Nkwe 66, SC Cook/HD Ackerman 46;
D Hoitink 4/81, MJ Robbins 2/79, RJ Malone 2/107
CW XI Rebels 163 (54 overs)
EL Heath 46, S Bhatia 37;
DJ Terbrugge 6/37
Gauteng 8/0 (6 overs)
Match drawn
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SECOND FINAL: CW XI vs AUSTRALIA
at the WACA
Hoggy was drafted in for Kennett.
CRICKET WEB XI
R Twyman (C)
CN Walsh
E Moon
AP Cloete
RA Langley
M Gaukroger (wk)
JE Sanders
C Taylor
G Kerridge
T Evans
H Hoggy
Harvey was included ahead of Hogg.
AUSTRALIA
AC Gilchrist (wk)
ML Hayden
RT Ponting (C)
DR Martyn
MJ Clarke
MC Bevan
A Symonds
IJ Harvey
B Lee
JN Gillespie
GD McGrath
Australia 267/6 (50 overs)
ML Hayden 129 (134), DR Martyn 40 (53);
C Taylor 2/42 (9), JE Sanders 2/51 (10)
Cricket Web XI 224 (43.3 overs)
* CW XI collapsed from 136/2 to 224 all out.
R Twyman 94 (100), AP Cloete 54 (64);
B Lee 3/52 (10), MJ Clarke 2/10 (2), GD McGrath 2/39 (10)
Australia won by 43 runs
Man of the match: ML Hayden
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Stand-in captain Andrew Cloete's Press Statement:
I am extremely pleased that my team has solved the issues that for too long have divided us. Throughout the situation I have remained neutral and have hardly commented. I felt both sides had good points, but I don't want to dwell on matters of the past.
Selection has been a huge problem, which of course is dividing the team. As captain I will pick who ever I think is best in the team. However I do feel it very unfair that selectors/Board members have a stronger say over me. As captain I feel I should have as strong as input as any if not greater. I will try my hardest to sort out any feuds that happen to divide the team.
I am declaring Goff as my vice-captain. He was in the Rebel team and I feel he can help me sort out feuds. As well as this, he has been an extremely prominent figure in th ODI team as well as being a good Test batsman. Blewy and I have amassed some of the biggest partnerships recorded in CWXI hsistory and so we are both well acquainted with each other. I'm sure he'll be of great help and will continue to play well.
Basically I just want you all to respect the Board's decisions. I know it's extremely hard but if I feel wrongdoings have occurred (as was the case I felt with Neil) I won't be afraid to say so. But with the new selection panel being introduced I'm sure things will improve. Above all I want the CWXI to gel as a team and keep going the way we have been. We have been able to upset some big teams and have done an extremely good job.
Above all I want to leave where Rich left off. He was a brilliant captain and I was more than happy to be his deputy. I will try my best to get the sort of respect he managed to bring out in all of you. And I hope Brendon can experience the same sort of thing I felt working under Rich.
First and foremost though, let's put everything behind us and look forward to the future as we can hopefully win as many as possible and I want to see everyone performing as well as I know you all can. Above all let's have some fun
A vote of captaincy will be conducted soon however. I urge you all to keep me in and Brendon as my deputy, as I have served under Rich a long time and am sad to see him go, but having said that I am also happy to step up to captaincy for I feel I am now ready for such a task. After being one of the 5 most capped players and one of the most consistent batsman for quite some time I feel I have deserved my place. Brendon has also done the same, but having said that, I want the captain to have respect from all his team members. So I leave the decision ultimately up to you, I hope you pick well and go for who you want. And give all due respect to the captain.
cheers,
Current CWXI Captain
Andrew Cloete
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The CWBCC's "Proposal Toward Reconciliation":
Co-Chairman of the CWBCC, Liam Camps devised a plan addressing the problems within CW Cricket. He presented it on behalf of the CWBCC.
This is my proposal to resolve the problems currently being experienced in the CW XI system. I don't expect everyone or even most to agree and accept my plan, but I urge that everyone considers it thoughtfully before arriving at a conclusion.
Two main issues on the agenda:-
1) Election of Board Members
2) Player contracts
1) ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Board should ideally be comprised of players with no investment in the CW XI (non-players), but as it is, both board members are performing the dual role. To many this introduces the potential of bias influencing decisions and that makes for an unhappy party.
My suggestion is that a casual survey be taken to gather the feelings of the CW XI, CW 'A' and CW 'B' players to get the current opinions on the Board as a whole and to assess the individual members (Reuben Verghese and myself - Liam Camps). This will be taken into consideration and an additional member elected to the Board. This additional voice would preferably be a retired player or non-player to remove that area of potential bias.
Another person, preferably a CW player may then be elected as a moderator to Board meetings. That person would be informed of all selection and report back to the public in an attempt to ensure a thoughtful reasoning process. As such, for every selection suggestion or movement to drop a player, reasons must be listed by the relevant Board member. That reasoning will then be released by the moderator/observer for public scrutiny.
At the close of each tour a vote will be held to gauge the public opinion of the actions of the Board for the most recent assignment. That vote may or may not lead to another election to determine the third Board member and moderator.
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2) PLAYER CONTRACTS
Players should be issued contracts of a minimum of one (1) tour to a maximum of three (3) tours. These contracts would possibly act in one or more of the following ways:-
a/ Contracted players get an immediate slot in the CW 'A' or 'B' team when not in CW XI service.
b/ Contracted players must play at least one international in every series (comprising of more than 5 matches) for which he or she is contracted and selected. This will ensure that every player in the touring party gets a chance to play.
c/ Touring parties must be chosen only from contracted players.
d/ Injured players may only be replaced by contracted players if available.
Personally I would suggest a/, b/ and d/ of the above options.
Thinking Process:
The reason for contracts is to ensure that the CWBCC has a decent pool of players at its disposal should another walkout occur. The contracts add some measure of job security to the CW players.
Such a contract would only be terminated under the following circumstances:
1/ Severe breach of CW XI rules and regulations.
2/ A unanimous decision by the Board which is accepted by a majority vote from the public.
3/ An appeal by the player which is granted by a unanimous vote of the CWBCC.
All contracted players will get some measure of playing time during the contracted expanse (ie one series, two series etc.). Only ten (10) central contracts will be granted (ie three tour contracts) and ten minor contracts (one or two tours) in addition.
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The Response:
Brendon Goff (CW XI vice-captain):
"I like the idea of having contracts, however I don't feel that because you have a contract that you should be garaunteed a game. This led to the rebellion in the 1st place after all. I know that if in my case I was on the verge of the first XI and i was brought in because it was part of the contract that I had to play at least 1 game in the series, and the game I was brought in for we lost, I would be very disspointed.
I think IF a selection committee was introduced you would not need to really worry about favouritism because they would be forced to pick the best team possible or they face the axe."
Sangrah Bhatia (CW XI international):
"With these sorts of guidelines, I and many other players can look forward to having a great relationship with the CWBCC and its board members.
I wouldn't mind constructing a Players Association within the CWBCC, where someone who is in touch with the players can deal with these issues with a 'straight bat' and 'from the heart'."
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The CWBCC vs the Players - Negotiations
After protracted negotiations, the 5 attendees of the meeting have reached what is hopefully the first step towards reunification:
The Vote of Confidence has been issued, and is open to all players.
If both Reuben Verghese and Liam Camps win their votes, then they retain joint-CEO status, if only 1 wins, he becomes sole CEO. If both lose, then proper elections will be made for a new CEO (with all nominees backed by a proposer and seconder).
The CWBCC will be a minimum of 2 people (including CEO) plus any co-opted on to help by the CEO and his board.
Selection Committee:
This will be completely revamped as follows:
Chairman of Selectors: CEO of CWBCC (if 2 people, they share 1 vote)
3 members as follows:
1 - representative of the newly formed CWPA (Player Association)
2 - a non-player agreed on by general consensus
3 - a tour-by-tour selection member. This member will be appointed by the CWBCC, but cannot be a member of the CWBCC.
Once squads are selected, the captain will be added to the committee, but will only vote if there is a deadlock.
At any stage (between tours), the representative of the CWPA can be challenged by the members of the CWPA subject to rules agreed on at the final formation of the CWPA.
Likewise, a motion of no-confidence can be placed in the non-player.
The move for contracts was scrapped. There will be no contracts.
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Verghese Speaks
CWBCC Co-Chairman Reuben Verghese addressed his charges.
Read Me
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The People at the Polls
All of CWLand headed to the polls, as they were requested to give a vote of confidence in the leadership of Liam Camps and Reuben Verghese (no relation to their playing namesakes) on the CWBCC.
Reuben Verghese received a 7-2 vote of confidence.
Liam Camps received a 10-1 vote of confidence.
These figures are merely proportional to the massive numbers of the CWLand population that voted.
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CW XI-CHANNEL 9 REBELS vs SOUTH AFRICA XI
First "Test"
CW XI REBELS
PE Young +
K Fraser
BJ Goff
RJ Malone
JJ Josy
A Maddocks
RJ Hingston
S Bhatia
EL Heath
D Hoitink
NS Pickup *
SOUTH AFRICA XI
GC Smith *
HH Gibbs
JA Rudolph
JH Kallis
G Kirsten
MJ van Jaarsveld
MV Boucher +
SM Pollock
AJ Hall
M Ntini
A Nel
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Second "Test"
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Third "Test"
South Africa XI won, but all records of the match have been lost.
Fourth "Test"
Cricket Web XI Rebels won, but all records of the match have been lost.
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Selection Panel Reformation:
The reformed CWBCC in collaboration with non-player representative, Andre Maddocks, has elected Sangrah Bhatia as the inital TBT (tour-by-tour) selection member. This means that he will be part of the selection panel at least until the end of the upcoming New Zealand tour.
Sangrah Bhatia:
"Dear CWBCC and Its Players, I am absoultely honoured and delighted with my appointment as Tour By Tour Selection Member with the CWBCC.
This came as a wonderfully pleasant surprise, and I shall endeavour in always trying my best, being fair and equal to all of the CWBCC and all its players. I look forward to the many challenges that my role awaits, and as always will be striving for my best all the time.
I look forward to cementing a solid relationship with the Coach, Staff and Players of the CWBCC.
Thank You"
Sangrah
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Håkon Mørk elected
Young wicket-keeper batsman Håkon Mørk was elected as the PA Rep on the newly reformed Selection Panel. He won (5) over other candidates Marc Robbins (4) and David Kennett (3).
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Brendon Goff named to the helm of the CW XI
Brendon Goff at a press conference in Campsfield:
Well to start off with I will say how honoured and privileged I feel to be taking over the reigns of such a good side. I would like to thank all those who supported me, and most of all I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies for Andrew (Cloete) who I know really wanted this job. However I hope we can work together to take this CW side to a new level and in doing so become one of the greatest sides to ever play the game.
I feel that after all the goings-on over the past month in the CWBCC everything seems back in order and I feel that the unity of our group has been made much stronger by the divide.
I will lead this side with the utmost professionalism and honour.
kears_falcon_9
International Debutant
WOW what a read LOL. Didn't relise it was that BIG OF AN ISSUE lol.
Mr Mxyzptlk
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Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
Top effort Liam - I thought Nikhilgate was the only controversy!
Also - how about having annual elections for the board - it would be realistic and there is little chance of people standing for the elections as it would require a lot of time and energy if you won.
But an election between seasons can occur for the two board posts IMO and would be nice.
Also - how about having annual elections for the board - it would be realistic and there is little chance of people standing for the elections as it would require a lot of time and energy if you won.
But an election between seasons can occur for the two board posts IMO and would be nice.
Robertinho
Cricketer Of The Year
No way... why change board members? Who is going to run for it?.. Liam (and to an extent ReubenPratyush said:
) does a great job and I can't see anyone else doing better.
cricketboy29
International Regular
maybe it can be a way of just congratulating them, and tellin them that we have faith in them?
dontcloseyoureyes
BARNES OUT
Man, what a freakin' read that was.
