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[Gerry SA]

Apropos of the troll, watching Prince and Duminy (try to) play Swann last time in South Africa was one of the funniest things I've seen.

Best you got?

Is this the same overrated Graeme Swann whom was owned by Amla during the last series in England?

[Gerry SA]

NAh mate, I leave that to you. 

Prince wasn't one of the best anything.  At no point would he have gotten in the England side - and thats saying quite a lot.

I don't entirely buy the opening argument as regards the others but if you want to look at it that way - how many tests have you given JP Duminy now?  Because I'll wager noone is going to argue that he is better than Trott...

Firstly I'm not your 'mate'

Secondly Ashwell Prince is South African, why would he want to slum it and play for a second rate team like England?

JP Duminy will end his Test career with more hundreds and a better average than Trott.

[ppccopener]

Have Admin ever closed a thread because the rest of us are fed up with it?
If not, now is a good time to break the mould.

sleep well SA Gerry with your Hansie Cronie wallpaper

[WalkingWicket37]

Have Admin ever closed a thread because the rest of us are fed up with it?
If not, now is a good time to break the mould.

sleep well SA Gerry with your Hansie Cronie wallpaper

Can we not start a petition to just ban him and make the forum a nicer place in general? 

[FattusCattus]

You're the ones that keep responding to him.

Trolls can't breathe without oxygen!

[Manormanic]

Firstly I'm not your 'mate'

Secondly Ashwell Prince is South African, why would he want to slum it and play for a second rate team like England?

JP Duminy will end his Test career with more hundreds and a better average than Trott.

Nope, you're right - I exercise standards in such things.  I meant it in the dismissive Australian manner.

I'm going to ignore you from now on - I suspect the entire forum is - but as a parting point for you to consider, so as you're really clear that you know nothing....Trott finished with a test average of 44.08 and Duminy is currently sitting on 36.57 and would be extremely lucky to regain his place in a first choice Yarpie XI.  To make up that kind of difference he'd need to average better than 52 for around 30 tests which, lets face it, is a bit mountain to climb for someone who, his first couple of tests apart, has always looked like a South African Moeen Ali, getting into the side because he can bowl a few not too filthy spinners. 

[Buzz]

Ok, "normal" service can be resumed

[CrickFreak]

Nearly as funny as Raina's 30 ball duck against Swann at the Oval. Anyone you thinks India play spin well (currently), should watch that :-)

We miss Swann 

Another moronic comment .... you crack me up a lot... thanks for that

[potzy248]

Unbelievable comments on here regarding mental illness, regardless of whether it was proven or not.

The way I look at it is this:

Would I want to represent my country (or adopted country) at Elite Level? Yes.

Would I want to be away from my family, partner, friends, children (imaginary for this argument) for 6/8 months of the year? Not on your nelly!

Would I want to be in the media spotlight 24/7, be expected to be a role model and not being able to live a normal carefree life? Not a chance

Would I want to be in a position where I am expected to consistently perform at Elite Level for 10/15 years? Plain and simple, No.

For the most of us, we can have an off day and it will pass without much notice. Unfortunately when you are in the public eye, you are in a position where you are judged on every little aspect of your life.

I have enjoyed watching Trott as a player and always considered him one of England's nice guys. For me, it is the England selectors that have led to the end of Trott's career and in somewhat poor circumstances, not respective of his excellent career.

What is this drivel? This is one of the worst posts I have read.

You want to be an international player but have none of the pressures that come with it? Almost every child dreams of playing for their country. As you grow and see that it might become a reality, you are under no illusions as to what a professional athlete has to endure (on and off the field). You are either prepared to be paid (sometimes millions) to do what you love, or you pull away and realise its not for you (I think Jesse Ryder maybe in that group). Time away from family, being in the public eye etc are all part and parcel of professional sport. If you are not prepared to make any sacrifices then you will only dream about playing for England!

[Ragamuffin]

It's Boland West Gerry A.