England's first test match against the Windies is currently in full swing. Unfortunately for Andrew Strauss, he is already back in the pavillion after what can only be described as "a loose shot". Speaking earlier to Wickman Junior, former HWRCC Sunday Skipper Jimmy C called his dismissal "farcical" and "consistent with previous performances".
Perhaps this newest setback for Strauss has stemmed for some recent comments made to the press about England's plans for 2009. It has left this writer "baffled" to say the least.
Speaking to a handful of journalists from the mainstream media about the importance of this series, Strauss was heard to have said:
"The game plan is to get on a roll by winning here," admitted Strauss. "The key to taking on a team like Australia is believing that you can beat them and you get that belief by winning a lot of games ahead of the Ashes. But we won't be taking West Indies lightly.
Can I be the first to suggest that this is the simplest game i've ever seen? I mean, i'm a huge fan of winning and everything that comes with it, but i think some specifics could be helpful for the players. Can you imagine how confused Harmy is going to be when asking Straussy during the warm-up: "hey skip, what's our plan for beating the Windies?", and Strauss simplly says: "winning"? Perhaps some of the players believe that losing is a game plan, and just need that extra reminder? The only redeeming factor here for Strauss appears to be his fondness for "belief" and the role it plays in cricket. I'm with you on that one buddy.
Wickman Junior
Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club * 1863 - 2013 * 150 Glorious Seasons
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Strauss continues to baffle
England's first test match against the Windies is currently in full swing. Unfortunately for Andrew Strauss, he is already back in the pavillion after what can only be described as "a loose shot". Speaking earlier to Wickman Junior, former HWRCC Sunday Skipper Jimmy C called his dismissal "farcical" and "consistent with previous performances".
Perhaps this newest setback for Strauss has stemmed for some recent comments made to the press about England's plans for 2009. It has left this writer "baffled" to say the least.
Speaking to a handful of journalists from the mainstream media about the importance of this series, Strauss was heard to have said:
"The game plan is to get on a roll by winning here," admitted Strauss. "The key to taking on a team like Australia is believing that you can beat them and you get that belief by winning a lot of games ahead of the Ashes. But we won't be taking West Indies lightly.
Can I be the first to suggest that this is the simplest game i've ever seen? I mean, i'm a huge fan of winning and everything that comes with it, but i think some specifics could be helpful for the players. Can you imagine how confused Harmy is going to be when asking Straussy during the warm-up: "hey skip, what's our plan for beating the Windies?", and Strauss simplly says: "winning"? Perhaps some of the players believe that losing is a game plan, and just need that extra reminder? The only redeeming factor here for Strauss appears to be his fondness for "belief" and the role it plays in cricket. I'm with you on that one buddy.
Wickman Junior
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