As the 40th anniversary of the underarm incident at the MCG looms, I have considerable sympathy for your recent travails, post the Sydney Test.Credit:One thing that I learnt from my experience is that the Australian sporting community demands high standards of its players – particularly, the captain. My transgression was not of the playing conditions prevalent, but, against the spirit of the game.
I knew then that this was going to be big. When the New Zealand Prime Minister joined the melee, it dawned on me that the implications were much broader than just the game of cricket. We are rightly proud of our sporting success during that time, but with that comes a requirement to set and maintain high standards.The captain is expected to uphold the highest standards, through his actions and restraint even under extreme pressure.The events of the last Test match must have been frustrating, and the pressure of back-to-back Test matches is more challenging than any other sport demands of its participants. It is important to sustain one’s poise and perspective at all times.
Some by-play and back-chat has always been part of the game, but one thing that has increased in the modern era is the targeting of select opposition players for constant chatter or banter.
Great piece here Greg👍👏👏 Let's hope the captain reads it and takes note.
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