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Post by Hannibal on Sept 28, 2017 17:20:07 GMT
Probably the most talented all-rounder since Sir Ian Botham, but like Botham he has a flawed dark side. When Ian floored one of the Chappell brothers in a bar in Australia in the late 70s it wasn't widely reported and he was considered a hero for doing so and as far as I remember no disciplinary action was taken. Stokes on the other has a history and street fighting probably won't go down well with the England and Wales Cricket Board. Had he been a peripheral player it would have been the end of his career. I've a feeling that he is such a big player for England he will not be banned from touring Australia as the touring team to quote Jonathon Agnew is the weakest we've ever sent. Any thoughts?
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Post by Wortleyblue on Sept 28, 2017 17:45:26 GMT
Untill the full facts come out its difficult to say if he should be banned innocent untill proved guilty and all that. He is a big player for England and could also be a big target for a set up
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Post by Hannibal on Sept 28, 2017 20:55:58 GMT
Untill the full facts come out its difficult to say if he should be banned innocent untill proved guilty and all that. He is a big player for England and could also be a big target for a set up I think the cctv was quite damning. As for a set up he ought to have the common sense to walk away. |
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Post by Paul Da Part on Sept 30, 2017 11:27:18 GMT
CCTV evidence doesn't do him any favours at all. Depends how you want to look at the situation, do you see him as someone simply sticking up for his mate, or has he been ridiculously stupid? It's a shame, as he's one of the England Cricket's best prospects since Ian Botham. Shame that his name has been dragged up in this way. Us English, we just don't do things the easy way, if ever do it right, do we?!
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Post by Hannibal on Sept 30, 2017 11:54:46 GMT
The pundits on TMS seem to think he won't be on the plane to Australia.
What happens beyond that is anyone's guess.
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Post by brettpaton23 on Oct 25, 2017 1:43:15 GMT
We stopped taking convicts in 1892...
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