tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30531601.post8640236410989703148..comments2024-03-16T08:40:32.311+00:00Comments on Different Shades of Green: Getting it Wrong, Getting it RightBrian Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10336241250446877498noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30531601.post-76942002102844437262007-07-31T20:20:00.000+01:002007-07-31T20:20:00.000+01:00I certainly wasn't impressed with the behaviour of...I certainly wasn't impressed with the behaviour of Sreesanth (or England). I think I'll let the dust settle a bit before writing something about it later in the week.Brian Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336241250446877498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30531601.post-17774616143175045442007-07-31T10:20:00.000+01:002007-07-31T10:20:00.000+01:00Thats where I think Vaughan's skill lies - if Ashe...Thats where I think Vaughan's skill lies - if Ashes 2005 and his record as captain is any indication. Brian's view and that of his fan's is based on the fact that as they did after the Lords mauling in 2005 (press and all) they have the capacity to come back. <BR/><BR/>Not sure if that will stop the press though.<BR/><BR/>Also, I am amazed at how kind the press (and bloggers) in the UK have been to Sreesanth in this game. England's own gamesmanship (uh-oh) is hardly an excuse for his behaviour...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30531601.post-59411167480351723532007-07-31T10:18:00.000+01:002007-07-31T10:18:00.000+01:00I'm not sure the press will have that much effect ...I'm not sure the press will have that much effect - the tabloids are far more interested in football, even during the cricket season. Of course you're right in saying that The Oval tends to favour India's strengths, which is why, assuming the victory is wrapped up later, India will be strong favourites to win the series.Brian Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336241250446877498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30531601.post-8165475670116854632007-07-31T01:12:00.000+01:002007-07-31T01:12:00.000+01:00Brian,Between now and the Oval test, the English p...Brian,<BR/><BR/>Between now and the Oval test, the English press will do enough to sap the life blood out of the English team.<BR/><BR/>It would have been us and our press but thankfully,that will not happen.<BR/><BR/>Given that, I am not sure how hard England will come at India ( also that the Oval has traditionally been favorable to spin and India )Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13949049044524078820noreply@blogger.com