Winning not everything
WHILE I can’t condone cheating of any kind in sport I am not naive enough to think it does not occur on a regular basis. While the fans of the game and Cricket Australia have such high expectations that our teams should win all the time and all the hype and chest-beating that occurs when we lose, it’s no wonder sportsmen come up with stupid ideas to try to conjure a win. Come on people, it is possible that we get beaten by a better team on the day. That is the nature of sport. Congratulate the opposition and look forward to the next contest. Winning isn’t everything.
A little mercy
I, AS all other cricket fans are sad and disappointed that Australian cricket could fall in to a mire of cheating like this. Now the three have been well and truly tarred and feathered. But wait, let’s not forget how James Hird suffered after the very public and prolonged scandal at the Essendon football club. There comes a time
So much at stake
I NEVER thought I would feel sorry for Steve Smith, but I do. For the simple reason he did not seem to have the remotest clue how much he was betting. At stake were his future as a captain and as a batsman, his financial future from sponsorship, his reputation, amounting to millions of dollars, which he seemed to have put in jeopardy, for what? One innings, one game? What is going on here? May I suggest that this level of removal from reality is surely worthy of serious examination and compassion? How did we get to here? Not just Steve, but us? Do we tacitly agree with “whatever it takes” to “win”?
Forgiving nation
THE Australian cricket loving public, players from all levels including coaches, administrators and volunteers have a horrible feeling in their stomachs. Many of us feel let down and the stigma associated with the Test team will be perpetual for the majority of clean living and fun-loving A new way to have your say themercury.com.au readers have a new way to have their say. It’s free to use, just register and have your say. For more details and to register, visit the website.