Lots of controversy around this issue at the moment. Whether it is England picking the best fielders in the country as their sub fielders, well we are at home, it is our perogative. Or the influence of the crowd on the opposition players.
I read criticism from Gilchrist of the crowd booing their 'world champion' players. And a piece in the Independent criticising the behaviour of the crowd [and Duncan Fletcher] waving the Aussies goodbye as they leave the field. I first encountered this pathetic attitude at Lords and it is why I wont go there again to watch England. There is no place in the modern game for England supporters to clap when Aussies score runs or get to milestones. How do you think that makes our players feel?
We are there to see England win and to help them do so. The crowd has played a vital part in the England team's success in the last few years and long may it continue. Michael Vaughan has thanked the crowd after England victory and that is because he knows we are helping.
Most of the barracking we give the Aussies is 'tongue in cheek' but is absolutely part of the game and must be encouraged. If it means they get to the wicket and lob their first ball to point [Shane Warne] after being roundly booed please find me an Englishmen [player or supporter]who would complain.
The term 'whingeing Aussies' comes to mind! Sound familiar?
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If something is against the rules then make a complaint to the relevant authorities... if not then keep quiet and play cricket!
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