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AFRO
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Googley wrote:
hahahaha, Afro! wait a minute here...something is not right!

The selectors are geniuses for dropping Shiv, yet their brains don't engage when it comes to Sammy??? :?

something FISHEY here!! and its of a High Rank!! :lol:
So i'm not entitled to be happy with the decisions THEY GET RIGHT now? :lol:

One step at a time, Shiv first, Sars second and who you think is next? it could very well be di clappo!! :mrgreen: .
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BallOil wrote: Most prolific for the current players.. :P
You didn't say that though, you said "most prolific ODi batsman IN HISTORY".. so stand by your words instead of trying to run from dem please!! :lol: ,

Very few will exceed Shiv's achievements in international cricket... put that in your pipe and suck on it. :mrgreen:
KRAIGG BRATHWAITE will murder Shiv's record, just wait and see!! :mrgreen: .
First of all, Kraigg's hero is Shiv! What a smart young-man he is, eh? :lol:

Kraigg is a good youngster coming thru and I hope he follows the Great Man's footsteps.. 8-)
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AFRO wrote:
Googley wrote:
hahahaha, Afro! wait a minute here...something is not right!

The selectors are geniuses for dropping Shiv, yet their brains don't engage when it comes to Sammy??? :?

something FISHEY here!! and its of a High Rank!! :lol:
So i'm not entitled to be happy with the decisions THEY GET RIGHT now? :lol:

One step at a time, Shiv first, Sars second and who you think is next? it could very well be di clappo!! :mrgreen: .
cart before the horse...again :lol:
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BallOil wrote: First of all, Kraigg's hero is Shiv! What a smart young-man he is, eh? :lol:
Yeah the Shiv from 2006!! :lol: .
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Googley wrote: cart before the horse...again :lol:
Nah that's old like Shiv, i prefer a car!! :mrgreen: .
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BallOil wrote: First of all, Kraigg's hero is Shiv! What a smart young-man he is, eh? :lol:
Yeah the Shiv from 2006!! :lol: .
You have to appreciate that Shiv has inspired young cricketers in the Caribbean and around the world. Kraigg is just on of them with a bright future... 8-)
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BallOil wrote:You have to appreciate that Shiv has inspired young cricketers in the Caribbean and around the world. Kraigg is just on of them with a bright future... 8-)
I've always said Shiv is a legend, but if Kraigg is still playing for WI aged 36 and is doing poorly then i would call for him to get dropped just like i am now with Shiv..why? BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THE TEAM first before any individuals :mrgreen: .
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BallOil wrote:You have to appreciate that Shiv has inspired young cricketers in the Caribbean and around the world. Kraigg is just on of them with a bright future... 8-)
I've always said Shiv is a legend, but if Kraigg is still playing for WI aged 36 and is doing poorly then i would call for him to get dropped just like i am now with Shiv..why? BECAUSE I CARE ABOUT THE TEAM first before any individuals :mrgreen: .
A team should be built on a solid foundation, meaning competent players NOT just 11 homebwoys... you don't have to force a player into retirement because you don't know cricket! There is a reason for the regionals, to select the best players and Shiv in up deh.

Are you discriminating against age rather than numbers?

Clive LLoyd played both ODIs and Test in his 40s during the 80s.. What say you? :lol: :lol:
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BallOil wrote: A team should be built on a solid foundation, meaning competent players NOT just 11 homebwoys... you don't have to force a player into retirement because you don't know cricket! There is a reason for the regionals, to select the best players and Shiv in up deh.

Are you discriminating against age rather than numbers?

Clive LLoyd played both ODIs and Test in his 40s during the 80s.. What say you? :lol: :lol:
Nope i'm not "discriminating" against his age i'm discriminating against HIS POOR FORM FOR OVER A YEAR!!, which is why he's been dropped TWICE recently, if there wasn't in form and experienced batters like Samuels to replace him you might have a point but the fact is no-one's place should be certain, especially those who haven't been putting in the numbers lately.

As for Clive LLoyd, he had a much better team around him so we could get away with it, TIMES HAVE CHANGED now though, surely you can see that? :shock: .
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