fredfertang
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At least we now know why Hales wasn't called by the defence - the dressing room where those two next play together will be an interesting place
Why? He wasn't charged, was he?The prosecutor was indicting Hales.
Wasn't the other Hale (not Hales the cricketer) immediately cleared of charges through instruction by judge in court?.Why? He wasn't charged, was he?
Think Stokes would get sway quite lightly; drunken brawls happen all the time, and some of them turn needlessly violent.
Though I fail to understand why the defence thought that stoutly claiming that he was not inebriated would further his cause.
I don't think it necessarily implies this at all tbh.According to the Beeb even the prosecutor has said it began as self defence, and the only debate is on whether Stokes took it too far. Suggests he'll get off
Because in theory it should make his evidence more persuasive. "Oh yeah, I remember everything really clearly despite being blind drunk" is not very convincing statement.Why? He wasn't charged, was he?
Think Stokes would get sway quite lightly; drunken brawls happen all the time, and some of them turn needlessly violent.
Though I fail to understand why the defence thought that stoutly claiming that he was not inebriated would further his cause.
Agreed, that's what is quite damning imo. I still think he'll get off because of who he is.Because in theory it should make his evidence more persuasive. "Oh yeah, I remember everything really clearly despite being blind drunk" is not very convincing statement.
Cole also sought to dismiss the suggestion that Stokes was "drunk" and "enraged" in the moments leading up to the incident as "complete nonsense".Ahh the old "Lets throw the other bloke under the bus at the last second" defence trick.
Alex Hales' involvement in nightclub brawl comes under scrutiny in closing statements - ESPN
By Stokes's own admission he drunk x number of vodkas on top of beer, and then started adding Jagermeisters in subsequent statements!! Stokes's alcohol intake is a will o' the wisp.Cole also sought to dismiss the suggestion that Stokes was "drunk" and "enraged" in the moments leading up to the incident as "complete nonsense".
Good luck trying to sell that one
The OJ Simpson of cricket.It's a dead set miracle Hales wasn't charged with anything. He should buy a lottery ticket.
IMO Stoke's biggest concern is still that high birds-eyes footage which captures him continuing to chase the retreating men and continue to bash them when it was clear they were retreating and surrendering. He's lucky he didn't kill one of those blokes which can happen when a stronger bloke continuously bashes a weaker bloke while they are no longer putting up a fight.Why? He wasn't charged, was he?
Think Stokes would get sway quite lightly; drunken brawls happen all the time, and some of them turn needlessly violent.
Am inclined to agree with that, reminds me of the truly awful treatment given to Duncan Spencer back in the day.IMO Stoke's biggest concern is still that high birds-eyes footage which captures him continuing to chase the retreating men and continue to bash them when it was clear they were retreating and surrendering. He's lucky he didn't kill one of those blokes which can happen when a stronger bloke continuously bashes a weaker bloke while they are no longer putting up a fight.
Hate to sound cynical & I may be wrong, but I get the feeling not much will come of it since he's such an integral part of the English set-up. I fear it could be different if it was more of a fringe-international player.