Jan 3-7: 5th Test: Australia v England at Sydney

[Roofrom50]

There are South Africans playing for England? No..

That's what i meant, so exactly what is wrong with these other countried players playing for Australian then. If these South African's can play for England, then anybody can play for any team.

 

[Biggy]

That's what i meant, so exactly what is wrong with these other countried players playing for Australian then. If these South African's can play for England, then anybody can play for any team.

I sometimes forget people can't see my facial expressions when I post. But a does apply to evertonfan's post and mine that followed.

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Usman's mum could pass out at any moment.

 

[Themer]

I think the sly sarcasm has been missed...

 

[pcfan123]

lol at Usmans mum, someone give her a valium or something.

 

[MUFC1987]

I think it's harsh to punish a player again, just because he had the misfortune to be brought up in South Africa.

 

[pcfan123]

and regarding the "players not born here" (I know evo is joking) but he has a small point. I don't think there is anything wrong with a kid who grows up in AUS to play for AUS. If he moved there at the age of 25 or somethign then it's not cool, but he seems pretty Australian.

 

[Roofrom50]

and regarding the "players not born here" (I know evo is joking) but he has a small point. I don't think there is anything wrong with a kid who grows up in AUS to play for AUS. If he moved there at the age of 25 or somethign then it's not cool, but he seems pretty Australian.

How is it "not cool"? The Australian selectors are looking for the best cricketers around the country at the current time. If Khawaja is a batsman in form, despite where he grew up, he should be giving the freedom to play cricket.

 

[pcfan123]

Read my post again, this time slowly and using your brain

 

[Covvy]

My personal rules with playing players from 'other countries' is, if they played U/19's there then they are from that country, not if they came over when they were 6 or 7.

 

[Cricketman]

and regarding the "players not born here" (I know evo is joking) but he has a small point. I don't think there is anything wrong with a kid who grows up in AUS to play for AUS. If he moved there at the age of 25 or somethign then it's not cool, but he seems pretty Australian.

Pietersen?

At least his mom is English.

 

[pcfan123]

My personal rules with playing players from 'other countries' is, if they played U/19's there then they are from that country, not if they came over when they were 6 or 7.

I agree, if you represent another country at ANY level, you should only get to play for them.

 

[MUFC1987]

I love the onboard commentary from Watson as he edges it.

 

[Cricketman]

Kinda feel bad for him. Really set himself up for a big one I thought. Was batting really cautiously, slowly, I thought that this was finally going to be it. Guess not.

Wasn't his usual self.

 

[Biggy]

How is it "not cool"? The Australian selectors are looking for the best cricketers around the country at the current time. If Khawaja is a batsman in form, despite where he grew up, he should be giving the freedom to play cricket.

Because that is what separates international cricket from the IPL. As well as the quality being probably a millions times better in Test cricket.

But fair enough if you move to a Country at a young age and play all your cricket there, but I don't see how someone like Trott who was born in South Africa, grew up there (I assume) and then played under 15's and under 19's for South Africa can suddenly become 'English'. But that's the world we live in I guess.

 

[Left_Hander]

Because that is what separates international cricket from the IPL. As well as the quality being probably a millions times better in Test cricket.

But fair enough if you move to a Country at a young age and play all your cricket there, but I don't see how someone like Trott who was born in South Africa, grew up there (I assume) and then played under 15's and under 19's for South Africa can suddenly become 'English'. But that's the world we live in I guess.

And if you hear Trott talk he sounds so South African, it's ridiculous really.

On another note. Australia has battled well here. Except our dismissals have been disappointing. Khawaja has been a breath of fresh air, he's playing really well. Looks weird not seeing Ponting walk to the crease after the first wicket though.