Ross Taylor likely to be shafted from the captaincy? - Page 37

jcas0167 · 07-12-2012, 09:25 PM

Incredible interview with Taylor. How could Hesson, Sandle or Carter have thought that 4 days before the 1st SL test was a good time to discuss changing the captaincy?

Just listening to McCullum interview. I feel he has been unfairly maligned in this.

Mike5181 · 07-12-2012, 09:34 PM

Brendon McCullum talks to Tony Veitch - On Demand Player - Keep up with Newstalk ZB

Prince EWS · 07-12-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

I'll play some games for CD...

Shield. Bag. Lets go.

On the question of why he hasn't thrown it all in and played 20/20, Brad Hodge gets a mention..

"His life can't be that great if he's played for Northern Districts"

hero

Flem274* · 07-12-2012, 10:38 PM

Hello, 3 News are claiming they've got goss from Williamson, Flynn and Boult aws. Will see how this pans out after the ads.

Flem274* · 07-12-2012, 10:41 PM

Regarding McCullum: despite his tendency to get caught next to the empty biscuit jar we might need to give him the benefit of the doubt here as things stand. McCullum was always going to come out swinging of course (most people would, especially if they were innocent), but Taylor's exonerated him of playing an active role and he was pretty damn honest in that interview.

I dunno, we might need to wait for the books in 5-10 years but for now I'll see. I don't think he's the right choice for skipper at all still ftr. Now, if you'll excuse me I probably have some page 1-3 rants to edit.

eddit: I still think Heef's post (either here or cricsim) still stands.

zorax · 07-12-2012, 10:48 PM

Yea, sounds like McCullum was innocent in all this, and there was no such Taylor vs. McCullum split in the camp, going by Taylor's interview.

Looks like Hesson just being an ass.

Flem274* · 07-12-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

Hello, 3 News are claiming they've got goss from Williamson, Flynn and Boult aws. Will see how this pans out after the ads.

So it was pretty much what Taylor said: no one bar Guptill knew what was going on. I can't remember off the top of my head if McCullum knew about the meeting 48 hours before the first test.

hendrix · 07-12-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

I can't remember off the top of my head if McCullum knew about the meeting 48 hours before the first test.

Nope he didn't.

Not just Hesson being an ass.

The team manager Mike Sandle as well, and the batting coach Bob Carter.

Munters.

Mike5181 · 07-12-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

So it was pretty much what Taylor said: no one bar Guptill knew what was going on. I can't remember off the top of my head if McCullum knew about the meeting 48 hours before the first test.

I think he knew they weren't getting along too well, but he wasn't involved in any of the recommendations, and was contacted 2 or 3 days ago with the offer of being captain in the ODI/T20I formats after they had dumped Taylor. Then understandably the next day Taylor felt he couldn't continue being test captain in that environment, so they gave it to McCullum.

Spark · 07-12-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by hendrix

Nope he didn't.

Not just Hesson being an ass.

The team manager Mike Sandle as well, and the batting coach Bob Carter.

Munters.

i haven't heard that one in years

AndyZaltzHair · 07-12-2012, 11:09 PM

Eagerly waiting for what McCullum got to say

Mike5181 · 07-12-2012, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyZaltzHair

Eagerly waiting for what McCullum got to say

His interview has been posted in here.

Prince EWS · 07-12-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

i haven't heard that one in years

New Zealand slang is generally just Australian slang 25 years behind so you should never be too surprised when that happens.

hendrix · 07-12-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Spark

i haven't heard that one in years

Me neither.

I felt it was appropriate though.

straw man · 08-12-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Flem274*

Regarding McCullum: despite his tendency to get caught next to the empty biscuit jar we might need to give him the benefit of the doubt here as things stand. McCullum was always going to come out swinging of course (most people would, especially if they were innocent), but Taylor's exonerated him of playing an active role and he was pretty damn honest in that interview.

eddit: I still think Heef's post (either here or cricsim) still stands.

There's a large part of me that just wants to believe, despite the circumstances, that McCullum hasn't had a big role in this. Otherwise I would find it very difficult to support a team led by him.

Don't tell me otherwise.

07-12-2012, 10:41 PM	#545 (permalink)
Flem274* Cricket Web: All-Time Legend Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jeets' sheets Posts: 23,362	Regarding McCullum: despite his tendency to get caught next to the empty biscuit jar we might need to give him the benefit of the doubt here as things stand. McCullum was always going to come out swinging of course (most people would, especially if they were innocent), but Taylor's exonerated him of playing an active role and he was pretty damn honest in that interview. I dunno, we might need to wait for the books in 5-10 years but for now I'll see. I don't think he's the right choice for skipper at all still ftr. Now, if you'll excuse me I probably have some page 1-3 rants to edit. eddit: I still think Heef's post (either here or cricsim) still stands. Last edited by Flem274; 07-12-2012 at 10:43 PM.*

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07-12-2012, 09:25 PM	#541 (permalink)
jcas0167 U19 12th Man Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wellington Posts: 243	Incredible interview with Taylor. How could Hesson, Sandle or Carter have thought that 4 days before the 1st SL test was a good time to discuss changing the captaincy? Just listening to McCullum interview. I feel he has been unfairly maligned in this.

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Mike5181 International Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: City of Sails Posts: 3,397	Brendon McCullum talks to Tony Veitch - On Demand Player - Keep up with Newstalk ZB

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zorax First Class Debutant Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 880	Yea, sounds like McCullum was innocent in all this, and there was no such Taylor vs. McCullum split in the camp, going by Taylor's interview. Looks like Hesson just being an ass.

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