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Strauss Resting Vs Bangladesh

Xuhaib

Xuhaib

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It won't be easy to find a golf course in Bangladesh; if there is one, they'll probably have wooden clubs.

Paul Collingwood does little to endear himself to the golfers of Bangladesh and probably the people of Bangladesh in general.

oh dear...
 
Burgey

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Xuhaib said:
It won't be easy to find a golf course in Bangladesh; if there is one, they'll probably have wooden clubs.

Paul Collingwood does little to endear himself to the golfers of Bangladesh and probably the people of Bangladesh in general.

oh dear...
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WAC. That's pretty ****ed tbh. He said that about Pakistan or India, it'd be straight to Effigies R Us....
 
L Trumper

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It was a tongue in cheek comment. like gayle's 4 - 1 prediction. Leave him alone. Those cricinfo people always trying to spice those things these days like other media.
 
Sir Alex

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L Trumper said:
It was a tongue in cheek comment. like gayle's 4 - 1 prediction. Leave him alone. Those cricinfo people always trying to spice those things these days like other media.
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Being tongue in cheek about your team's chances is one thing, being insensitive about a country is another.
 
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Goughy said:
In my opinion this has nothing to do with disrespecting Bangladesh (God knows they have done little to earn respect) and all to do with the institution of the England captaincy.

It should not be a part time job. If it is your job then you captain every possible Test. It is as simple as that IMO. To do otherwise would be disrespectful (meh, Ill thow it around as well if others are) to those that have held the post during its long proud history.
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As I see it, Strauss's job as England captain consists of always doing what is best for English cricket and the England cricket team. In this case, Strauss and the ECB evidently agree that what's best for England is for the captain to miss this tour. Surely if he were to travel to Bangladesh despite holding that view, it would be neglecting his duty, which is to always take the course of action which he believes to be best for the England cricket team. No?
 
Goughy

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Xuhaib said:
It won't be easy to find a golf course in Bangladesh; if there is one, they'll probably have wooden clubs.

Paul Collingwood does little to endear himself to the golfers of Bangladesh and probably the people of Bangladesh in general.

oh dear...
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It does sound condescending but there is an element of truth. It isnt as if Bangladesh is a big hitter in the golf world.

There are 14 golf courses for a population of 160 000 000. A course for every 11.5 million peope.
Compared to South Africa that has 500+ courses for a population of 50 000 000. A course for every 100 000 people.
 
Sir Alex

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Goughy said:
It does sound condescending but there is an element of truth. It isnt as if Bangladesh is a big hitter in the golf world.

There are 14 golf courses for a population of 160 000 000. A course for every 11.5 million peope.
Compared to South Africa that has 500+ courses for a population of 50 000 000. A course for every 100 000 people.
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Totally random, Bangadesh's GDP is less than what America sepnds on Dog food every year. Colly is there to play cricket and not to talk about their economics I believe.
 
Goughy

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Sir Alex said:
Totally random, Bangadesh's GDP is less than what America sepnds on Dog food every year. Colly is there to play cricket and not to talk about their economics I believe.
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He wasnt and neither was I. It was golf and Im not sure what the US has got to do with this.
 
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L Trumper

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Sir Alex said:
Totally random, Bangadesh's GDP is less than what America sepnds on Dog food every year. Colly is there to play cricket and not to talk about their economics I believe.
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He is there to play cricket. But people do take jibes against the opposition countries or players always.
Every aussie refer english people as poms which originally is a derogatory term. No one is losing sleep over it or protesting it. As long as no harm is meant and its tongue in cheek without being abusive it should be fine.
 
Sir Alex

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Goughy said:
So we are only allowed to comment on things we are paid for and not things we are interested in? :wacko:
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Well then they should take care to ensure their private opinions remain just that private. I am sure cricinfo did not eavesdrop him at a pub regarding this comment.
 
Goughy

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Sir Alex said:
Well then they should take care to ensure their private opinions remain just that private. I am sure cricinfo did not eavesdrop him at a pub regarding this comment.
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Golf is a big part in the lives of many sportsmen, especialy cricket tours. Players are always looking for where to play.

Now due to all their equipment, cricketers dont take their clubs with them on tour and have to rent clubs. This is a tongue in cheek comment about the worry the quality of rentals available for such an important part of the tour in a country that barely has golf on the map.

Perfectly legit and I cant believe the fuss.
 
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