The SA management should have sorted things better even before the Indian series.... when you watch the fall of wickets when he takes wickets, particular top order wickets, he really lets go and tends to walk down the pitch shouting. He needs to be encouraged to walk away from the batsmen not down the pitch, and he will probably be alright.
I'm saying it is easy to avoid brushing people. We Australian's understand that many of the rest of the world just don't give a **** about polite behaviours and that is why we insist on defining a line in order that they can improve themselves by being more like us..
I think suggesting conspiracy is a reach, even slightly. Our cricketers are natural ****s, so I'm not sure things are any different. I think he got wickets because he bowled well, not because of a reaction to needling.
So are the ICC officials who made the decision.
Which matters in no way whatsoever.
If you say so.
I`m not surprised, probably would like to see if they could get it dropped to a level one...
This is not going to happen but I wish we could just stop fielding teams acting like drooling idiots every time they take a wicket. The fact that there is a small but real chance of being fined or banned for doing it makes me very happy. And yes, I am annoyed by some of the more recent iterations of century celebrations as well. A simple raise of the bat or ball to the crowd should be enough.
Which is exactly what I said the other day, his aggression isn't happening until post-wicket. A much bigger problem would be if he was getting up in guys' faces in trying to get them out. Pare it back a bit and he's probably within the rules forever. Noone's saying he can't express himself, celebrate getting a wicket, etc.
It is almost like he is letting off pent up steam.... also very noticeable earlier in spell than later, obviously getting a bit tired at that stage. Do a Fanie stand in the middle of the pitch and scream into the air.
There isn't a non-Indian alive who could possibly understand the pressure of walking down a crowded street.
Crossing a street in most parts of India can be a life or death situation, so you're right
