This Indian side has a very specific approach and attitude, and it works for them

Kohli is a superb captain, who has created a team in his image with a lot of talent.

However, their style and approach is going to lead people to form opinions, its not far removed from the joy taken from seeing the Aussie cheats get caught.
That team was in a very similar mode, try everything to win, bully intimidate and cross the line frequently on field, then behind all that we got evidence of ACTUAL cheating.

When a team is so happy to push against the spirit and boundaries of fair play, its a very small step to go from leaning over that line, to being on the other side of it, so much so that that step is sadly often taken.
That's what leads people to question motive.

I think in this case, when you look at who Covid has been handled by Indian Cricket, the timing of the Test & IPL, the fact they have now withdrawn their forfeiture, I don't think its unreasonable that people are wondering if there is more to that decision.

As I said earlier though, their safety is the most important thing, of course it is.

Posted By: megson on September 10th 2021 at 09:47:23

Message Thread

Test match not happening...yet (Other Sports) - Cellophane Flowers, Sep 10, 08:18:19
- I see the reasons for not playing have huge financial/insurance implications (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 11:23:14
  - They are covered for covid (n/m) (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Sep 10, 12:05:44
    - I just read this - (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 12:30:38
      - & (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 12:34:55
        
        ECB is fucked then (Other Sports) - CWC, Sep 10, 12:58:38
        
        not so sure about that (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 13:09:34
- Logs in to see the Wrath getting in a right old froth about breaking news.. (Other Sports) - McGill, Sep 10, 10:53:06
- Can't they just ask spectators to bring their kit? (Other Sports) - watfordcanary, Sep 10, 10:50:24
  - Jarvo must be gutted,it was his big chance. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 10:53:56
- Interesting tweet from times journo (Other Sports) - SCC 28, Sep 10, 10:22:18
  - If so then that's a disgrace. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 10:44:01
    - Just don't mention it to Henclrikus! (n/m) (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 11:14:46
      - you'll notice that that is her opinion (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Sep 10, 12:18:09
        
        it sounds like (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 12:32:37
- What I will say is its a Farce its got to 2 hours before for this to happen (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 10:11:25
- Ahh bollocks. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 09:34:14
  - Oh ffs. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 10, 09:35:46
    - Bit of a sickener Dubs. (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 09:41:52
      - Foooomun, so so frustrating. Was really looking forward to it. (n/m) (Other Sports) - DrDublin, Sep 10, 09:43:30
- vvvv lot of jumping to conclusions down there vvvv (Other Sports) - jampersands, Sep 10, 08:59:03
  - Its an odd event and a big surprise, people talk about it, its what we do (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:06:55
    - this Indian team has been given very little respect (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Sep 10, 09:16:24
      - Meh. Its an Indian team that his given very little respect as well. (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:22:13
        
        so the Indian players are more interested in IPL cash (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Sep 10, 09:31:25
        
        It's a legitimate question surely (Other Sports) - paulg, Sep 10, 09:53:48
        
        Its a leap, granted. They need to be safe, its the right call. (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:49:03
        
        Only the Wrath could manage to generate this sort of hostile exchange from a cricket match (Other Sports) - Old Git, Sep 10, 09:38:37
        
        I blame cancel culture (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Sep 10, 10:34:25
        
        Captain Canary was cancelled, slavery links apparently (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 10:45:45
        
        I heard it was ratings (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Sep 10, 10:51:07
        
        The 2am slot? Yes,it might just work.👍 (n/m) (Other Sports) - protheroe fitzgibbon, Sep 10, 11:16:13
        
        This Indian side has a very specific approach and attitude, and it works for them (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:47:23
        
        not sure there is any hostility here (Other Sports) - Henclrikus, Sep 10, 09:41:38
        
        Lol (n/m) (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:47:42
      - Indeed. (n/m) (Other Sports) - norwaay, Sep 10, 09:20:09
  - jampersands meet the wrath. Wrath, this is jampersands. (n/m) (Other Sports) - norwaay, Sep 10, 09:01:49
    - Heh (n/m) (Other Sports) - Cellophane Flowers, Sep 10, 09:04:52
- Isn’t this a bit dodgy? If the players are negative they should surely play. (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 08:49:39
  - its shambolic, dodgy bastards (n/m) (Other Sports) - shoddy, Sep 10, 08:55:19
  - Definite feel of shithousery about it. (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 08:51:11
  - Scrap that just seen India forfeiting the game so take that back. They must be genuinely (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 08:50:26
    - Who cares though? (Other Sports) - norwaay, Sep 10, 09:00:35
    - That said, if the players were all negative then they can put a team out so (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 09:00:12
      - do you think that just 11 players are all that are involved (n/m) (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Sep 10, 09:02:25
        
        Fundamentally yes once the game starts. Obviously missing 3 or 4 coaches/physios (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 09:09:26
        
        Jim just stop you have no idea (Other Sports) - ghostof barry butler, Sep 10, 09:19:25
        
        I have been to many test matches and i am well aware that teams have many support staff (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 09:47:16
        
        tbf none of us know what symptoms have developed overnight (Other Sports) - CWC, Sep 10, 09:52:51
        
        They were PCR's I think, but your right its a situation that can change quickly. (n/m) (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 09:53:30
        
        True - as i've said if the players are testing positive then obviously it changes things (Other Sports) - Jim, Sep 10, 10:01:37
        
        Wonder if all the cricketers are double jabbed (Other Sports) - Cardiff Canary, Sep 10, 10:41:47
    - Says here they were all tested again yesterday (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 08:56:31
    - Blimey, must be more info to come out then. (n/m) (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 08:55:07
- cancelled I think (Other Sports) - megson, Sep 10, 08:47:49
  - whoop whoop. series drawn. well done england. (n/m) (Other Sports) - Chris Peacock, Sep 10, 08:56:09
- bugger (n/m) (Other Sports) - jampersands, Sep 10, 08:22:41

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