How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
A friend of mine, Gavin Hamilton, did it. Played for Scotland in the WC. Then played a Test match for England, bagging a pair courtesy of Alan Donald and then went back to captain Scotland. Some of the Irish guys have done the same thing and I suppose it is different in their cases as their country of birth isn't a full Test playing nation.
How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
I agree totally. The idea that you can chop and change the international team you represents makes a mockery of it. Its supposed to be the thing that separates it out from club competition.
Good way to describe it... I've often wondered if International Football will be changed one day so that its the country in name alone and that they'll be able to buy and sell players to represent "England", really wouldnt surprise me
There is no chance that he will be picked for either England or South Africa. Both countries may have some serious faults in the way in which they administer cricket, but they've both got more sense than to select him.
How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
A friend of mine, Gavin Hamilton, did it. Played for Scotland in the WC. Then played a Test match for England, bagging a pair courtesy of Alan Donald and then went back to captain Scotland. Some of the Irish guys have done the same thing and I suppose it is different in their cases as their country of birth isn't a full Test playing nation.
I think that's the point, playing for Scotland in a one-dayer didn't disqualify him from playing for England at Test level, but playing for a Test country at one-day level probably would have done.
How do you know Gavin, he played for Yorkshire if I remember, which is a far way from SE7.
How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
A friend of mine, Gavin Hamilton, did it. Played for Scotland in the WC. Then played a Test match for England, bagging a pair courtesy of Alan Donald and then went back to captain Scotland. Some of the Irish guys have done the same thing and I suppose it is different in their cases as their country of birth isn't a full Test playing nation.
It's understandable, if regrettable that the best players for the likes of Ireland and Scotland might try and play for England, to play Test cricket, something they'd never be able to achieve otherwise. It does seem weird though, a pure Irishman Eoin Morgan captaining the England ODI and T20 teams, whereas their football team has been full of English players who qualify through having one Irish granny!
How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
A friend of mine, Gavin Hamilton, did it. Played for Scotland in the WC. Then played a Test match for England, bagging a pair courtesy of Alan Donald and then went back to captain Scotland. Some of the Irish guys have done the same thing and I suppose it is different in their cases as their country of birth isn't a full Test playing nation.
It's understandable, if regrettable that the best players for the likes of Ireland and Scotland might try and play for England, to play Test cricket, something they'd never be able to achieve otherwise. It does seem weird though, a pure Irishman Eoin Morgan captaining the England ODI and T20 teams, whereas their football team has been full of English players who qualify through having one Irish granny!
Or, in the case of Tony Cascarino, not even having Irish heritage at all!
How can you be allowed to play for another country when you've already represented one, makes a complete mockery of it
And yes I think the likes of Diego Costa playing for Brazil then Spain because his Brazil cap was only a friendly is also a joke
A friend of mine, Gavin Hamilton, did it. Played for Scotland in the WC. Then played a Test match for England, bagging a pair courtesy of Alan Donald and then went back to captain Scotland. Some of the Irish guys have done the same thing and I suppose it is different in their cases as their country of birth isn't a full Test playing nation.
Kepler Wessels is possibly the most comparable example. Opened for the Aussies while the South Africans were banned in the apartheid era, then reincarnated as an Afrikaner later on. More sympathy with his position than Pietersen's though.
Apparently he's now going to work in rhino conservation, which is a pretty cool post-cricket career compared to many
Good riddance.
I shouldn't be agreeing with you given the god like way I see the 2005 squad but he was a pain in the anus for the last few years of his career and I don't think I can forgive him for ratting out a genuinely good cricketer and captain in Strauss
Apparently he's now going to work in rhino conservation, which is a pretty cool post-cricket career compared to many
Good riddance.
I shouldn't be agreeing with you given the god like way I see the 2005 squad but he was a pain in the anus for the last few years of his career and I don't think I can forgive him for ratting out a genuinely good cricketer and captain in Strauss
I was at the 5th day of the Oval in 2005, absolute brilliance from him
Just wanted to recommend the 5 part series KP:Story Of A Genius. (Presently on Sky Sports catch up). Love him or loathe him a very, very interesting watch, (although a certain Piers Morgan pops up far too much (imo) putting his oar in).
Pietersen was a late developer, but his self confidence and sheer drive took him to England and subsequently on to a 100+ test matches, 8000+ test match runs, 4 ashes wins and a world cup win - in which he was player of the tournament. Upset quite a few on the way including Graham Swann (haha)
Pietersen looks after number one. Any doubt as to what his career has bought him? Then look at this article.
Just wanted to recommend the 5 part series KP:Story Of A Genius. (Presently on Sky Sports catch up). Love him or loathe him a very, very interesting watch, (although a certain Piers Morgan pops up far too much (imo) putting his oar in).
Pietersen was a late developer, but his self confidence and sheer drive took him to England and subsequently on to a 100+ test matches, 8000+ test match runs, 4 ashes wins and a world cup win - in which he was player of the tournament. Upset quite a few on the way including Graham Swann (haha)
Pietersen looks after number one. Any doubt as to what his career has bought him? Then look at this article.
Had a meeting with a guy high up at Lords. Asked him about KP.
Unfortunately he confirmed KP is the biggest tosser in cricket by a street, but on the plus side the nicest by a street is Bairstow. He’d do anything for anyone, type that would stay for hours doing photos/autographs with kids, a real good lad.
Had a meeting with a guy high up at Lords. Asked him about KP.
Unfortunately he confirmed KP is the biggest tosser in cricket by a street, but on the plus side the nicest by a street is Bairstow. He’d do anything for anyone, type that would stay for hours doing photos/autographs with kids, a real good lad.
So Bairstow will do anything except accept the fact he has been given out plumb LBW!
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KP alliance to England was always for sporting expediency.
How do you know Gavin, he played for Yorkshire if I remember, which is a far way from SE7.
I'm sure that his contract will give him some compensation even if the sponsors aren't rushing to offer him a few stickers for his bat!
Apparently he's now going to work in rhino conservation, which is a pretty cool post-cricket career compared to many
Just wanted to recommend the 5 part series KP:Story Of A Genius. (Presently on Sky Sports catch up). Love him or loathe him a very, very interesting watch, (although a certain Piers Morgan pops up far too much (imo) putting his oar in).
Pietersen was a late developer, but his self confidence and sheer drive took him to England and subsequently on to a 100+ test matches, 8000+ test match runs, 4 ashes wins and a world cup win - in which he was player of the tournament. Upset quite a few on the way including Graham Swann (haha)
Pietersen looks after number one. Any doubt as to what his career has bought him? Then look at this article.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9384489/kevin-pietersen-home-wentworth-jessica-taylor-safari/
I love them both.
Unfortunately he confirmed KP is the biggest tosser in cricket by a street, but on the plus side the nicest by a street is Bairstow. He’d do anything for anyone, type that would stay for hours doing photos/autographs with kids, a real good lad.
2 pieces that immediately stand out...
150+ in Oval 5th Test in 2005 v Lee/Mcgrath/Warne - that innings effectively won us the Ashes.
The incredible switch hit for 6 off Styris.