The Cricket Thread

AtheK · 2nd January 2021, 23:19

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Originally Posted by pandey.jai

Such a highly irresponsible act by some of the players of the Indian Cricket Team. Now that the breach has been confirmed, what are the next steps here? Even if the players completely isolate and test negative, there is not sufficient time before the third test to follow the protocols set by Cricket Australia.

There is not even enough time to fly potential replacements in. Does this mean there is a way that the third test will get called off?

Shardul will replace umesh, shaw will replace gill and Saha will replace pant, and we will lose in 2 days

PPS · 2nd January 2021, 23:21

Wonder what the security official of the Indian Team was doing. Btw, I distinctly remember pics of Virat & Hardik visiting some store in a mall during the T20 series & posing with the staff. Wonder why there wasn't a hue & cry back then!

harry10 · 2nd January 2021, 23:41

Hopefully the players will be reprimanded and a small fine will be levied and that will be all.

srishiva · 4th January 2021, 16:12

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/80095273.cms

This is a little too much. If they break the protocol, there needs to be repercussions. Not sure what BCCI thinks about itself. I am sure they feel like they are doing favour to countries they play cricket with.

Eddy · 4th January 2021, 16:15

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Originally Posted by srishiva

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/80095273.cms

This is a little too much. If they break the protocol, there needs to be repercussions. Not sure what BCCI thinks about itself. I am sure they feel like they are doing favour to countries they play cricket with.

I think the request has some merit IF and only IF the quarantine rules have changed recently. The team / board should have the right of refusal to play in case the bio bubble requirements have been made stricter compared to the protocol agreed earlier.

Whether it will be considered a forfeit or abandonment is a different issue.

vibbs · 4th January 2021, 17:14

I dont think there has been any formal comunication from BCCI regarding quarantine or anything. Even CA mentions they have not heard anything contrary from the Indian Board. The Australian minister seemed to have reacted to a news report that suggested some people were unhappy.

I think this and the way they commented without any official request/complaint from indian board is what has not gone well with our team management.

fhdowntheline · 4th January 2021, 17:28

I simply dont understand- why, for once, can the cricketers not do their job quietly ? If the breach of public safety protocol entails replacement of team members, so be it. No one is above the rules, especially when there is a public health hazard going on.

PPS · 4th January 2021, 18:57

Australians have a very good record at the Gabba. From what I recollect, it has the most pace & bounce amongst all the pitches in Australia. Usually the 1st Test of a series is played there. Could be a good thing if Sydney also hosts the 4th Test, traditionally it has offered turn.

libranof1987 · 4th January 2021, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Eddy

The team / board should have the right of refusal to play in case the bio bubble requirements have been made stricter compared to the protocol agreed earlier.

Conspiracy much?

https://www.crictracker.com/no-one-w...y-in-brisbane/

NPV · 4th January 2021, 20:22

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Originally Posted by srishiva

I am sure they feel like they are doing favour to countries they play cricket with.

This is true to a large extent since majority of revenue in world cricket today is generated from India both in terms of television viewership as well as sponsorship and hence the BCCI is extremely powerful, even more than the ICC. When almost 2 months of the world cricket schedule is dedicated to IPL, you can imagine the clout of BCCI.

Heck, even stadium ticket prices for the first test in this series were more because Kohli was playing!

shipnil · 4th January 2021, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Eddy

I think the request has some merit IF and only IF the quarantine rules have changed recently.

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Originally Posted by fhdowntheline

I simply dont understand- why, for once, can the cricketers not do their job quietly?

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Originally Posted by libranof1987

Conspiracy much?

Here is a quote from a news item from Cricbuzz. This is specific to Brisbane test, but there is typo where it mentions Sydney. Their video on Youtube talks of Brisbane.

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"We think it's contradictory if you are going to allow fans to come to the ground and enjoy that freedom, and then ask us as performers to go back to the hotel and quarantine. That is especially after we've been tested negative for the virus. We don't want to be treated like we are animals in the zoo,"

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-new...ays-team-india

I think it is fair to ask to be treated on par with others in the same city / country.

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Originally Posted by srishiva

Not sure what BCCI thinks about itself. I am sure they feel like they are doing favour to countries they play cricket with.

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Originally Posted by NPV

This is true to a large extent since majority of revenue in world cricket today is generated from India both in terms of television viewership as well as sponsorship.

I agree with NPV on BCCI doing a favor to others by playing. I know it makes BCCI look like a bully, which it is, to get its way but then Australians / others are not epitome of fair play and righteousness. Just watch few videos of 2008 series with Australia and you'd know.

srishiva · 4th January 2021, 21:42

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Originally Posted by shipnil

https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-new...ays-team-india

I think it is fair to ask to be treated on par with others in the same city / country.

There is a commercial aspect to sports. You dont want players to get infected and disturb the tour. The players also know this and they are also being paid.
You cant equate them with people watching the game.

shipnil · 4th January 2021, 22:31

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Originally Posted by srishiva

There is a commercial aspect to sports. You dont want players to get infected and disturb the tour.

Are you implying the Queensland Government has put in restrictions due to this aspect? I never got that impression from all the comments from ministers of Queensland and don't agree that a local government is even taking it into consideration.

hemanth.anand · 5th January 2021, 09:30

KL Rahul has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As per BCCI media release, he sprained his left wrist while batting in the nets at the MCG during a practice session it seems. He will need about three weeks time to recover completely and regain full strength. The media release said that he will return to India and then to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further rehabilitation of his injury.

Sad that he couldn't play when he was in form but that should make the team selection easier.
Either Mayank or Vihari will make way for Rohit.

Mayank
Gill
Pujara
Rahane
Rohit
Pant
Jadeja
Ashwin
Saini/Natarajan
Siraj
Bumrah

srishiva · 5th January 2021, 12:45

I think Rohit and Gill should open and have Mayank in the middle order. Could provide some confidence to Mayank.

It could also mean that if the pitch helps pacers, we might still have a problem with opening with Rohit still a question mark in that position. Its little of less headache since KL is out of contention

2nd January 2021, 23:21	#12602
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Wonder what the security official of the Indian Team was doing. Btw, I distinctly remember pics of Virat & Hardik visiting some store in a mall during the T20 series & posing with the staff. Wonder why there wasn't a hue & cry back then!
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2nd January 2021, 23:41	#12603
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,628 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread Hopefully the players will be reprimanded and a small fine will be levied and that will be all. Last edited by harry10 : 2nd January 2021 at 23:43.
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4th January 2021, 16:12	#12604
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...w/80095273.cms This is a little too much. If they break the protocol, there needs to be repercussions. Not sure what BCCI thinks about itself. I am sure they feel like they are doing favour to countries they play cricket with.
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4th January 2021, 17:14	#12606
vibbs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SG Posts: 1,125 Thanked: 2,297 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I dont think there has been any formal comunication from BCCI regarding quarantine or anything. Even CA mentions they have not heard anything contrary from the Indian Board. The Australian minister seemed to have reacted to a news report that suggested some people were unhappy. I think this and the way they commented without any official request/complaint from indian board is what has not gone well with our team management.
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4th January 2021, 17:28	#12607
fhdowntheline Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 2,486 Thanked: 7,461 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I simply dont understand- why, for once, can the cricketers not do their job quietly ? If the breach of public safety protocol entails replacement of team members, so be it. No one is above the rules, especially when there is a public health hazard going on.
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4th January 2021, 18:57	#12608
PPS Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,470 Thanked: 3,720 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread Australians have a very good record at the Gabba. From what I recollect, it has the most pace & bounce amongst all the pitches in Australia. Usually the 1st Test of a series is played there. Could be a good thing if Sydney also hosts the 4th Test, traditionally it has offered turn.
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5th January 2021, 09:30	#12614
hemanth.anand Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 3,275 Thanked: 14,706 Times View My Garage	Re: The Cricket Thread KL Rahul has been ruled out of the remaining two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. As per BCCI media release, he sprained his left wrist while batting in the nets at the MCG during a practice session it seems. He will need about three weeks time to recover completely and regain full strength. The media release said that he will return to India and then to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for further rehabilitation of his injury. Sad that he couldn't play when he was in form but that should make the team selection easier. Either Mayank or Vihari will make way for Rohit. Mayank Gill Pujara Rahane Rohit Pant Jadeja Ashwin Saini/Natarajan Siraj Bumrah Last edited by hemanth.anand : 5th January 2021 at 09:37.
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5th January 2021, 12:45	#12615
srishiva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 4,375 Thanked: 2,256 Times	Re: The Cricket Thread I think Rohit and Gill should open and have Mayank in the middle order. Could provide some confidence to Mayank. It could also mean that if the pitch helps pacers, we might still have a problem with opening with Rohit still a question mark in that position. Its little of less headache since KL is out of contention
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