Watto storms out of India

[herbert henry1908]

Watson considering retirement over this now.

I think Watson deserved to be dropped on form. But this is beyond ridiculous.

Where is that being reported ? ( honest question)

 

[JW]

Watson contemplates future in cricket after axe
ESPNcricinfo staff
March 11, 2013

Australia allrounder Shane Watson is considering his future in the game after being axed from the squad for the Mohali Test on disciplinary grounds and then leaving the tour to be with his pregnant wife. Watson was one of four players punished by the team management for ignoring team orders.

"Any time you're suspended for a Test match unless you do something unbelievably wrong, and obviously everyone knows what those rules are . . . I think it is very harsh," Watson told Sydney Morning Herald. "At this point in time I'm at a stage where I'm sort of weighing up my future and what I want to do with my cricket in general, to be honest. I do love playing, there is no doubt about that, but at this point in time I'm going to spend the next few weeks with my family and just weigh up my options of just exactly which direction I want to go.

"There are lot more important things in life - I certainly do love playing cricket and that passion is still there and I feel like I'm in the prime years of my cricket career. From that perspective I still feel like I've got a lot to give. But from a holistic perspective I've got to sit down with my family and decide which directions they are."

More to follow …

http://www.espncricinfo.com/australia/content/current/story/624562.html

 

[BunniesMan]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n-michael-clarke/story-e6frey50-1226595136260

AS Australian cricketers, we're expected to maintain the highest of standards. And in the case of the four players stood down from the third Test here in India, those standards have not been met.
This was not an isolated incident. As a team over the past couple of months we have not reached the standards expected of us as Australian cricketers.
This is the straw that broke the camel's back.
Our coach, Mickey Arthur, asked the team to take a few days after our loss in Hyderabad to think about their performances and report back with suggestions as to how they can help the team and turn the series around.
It's not good enough for players not to have complied with those wishes and, quite frankly, it's disrespectful toward the coach.
We need to uphold the highest of standards in this team and it's unfortunate we have reached this point.

A lot of people will ask about Shane Watson and the vice-captaincy. I absolutely believe he can bounce back from this and be the Australian vice-captain again.
Watto is one of the best players in the world when he is at the top of his game.
"We didn't consider the names of the individuals when arriving at this decision but made a call in the best interests of the team.
We have to give ourselves the best chance to win the next two Tests to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. To do that, we need everyone pulling in the same direction.
Unfortunately, that wasn't the case after Hyderabad and we've arrived at this situation.
It is my sincere hope that we will emerge from this a stronger team and do our millions of fans back home proud.

Reminds me of Slater in 2001. Waugh dropped him halfway through a tour. Waugh was convinced he'd play again. Never did.

Hopefully Watto ends up the same.

 

[JW]

I'm not sticking up for Watto's place in the team, but with regards to this whole Powerpointgate thing, honestly Clarkey, what a load of f**king drivel mate. Bout time you started becoming a member of the playing group again and take yourself down a rung or two.

Thank f**k you can bat a bit.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Happy days.

You'd assume this will be the 3rd test team:
Cowan
Warner
HAHA
Clarke
Henriques
Haddin
The Mighty Show
Starc
Siddle
Doherty
Lyon

I'd say Haddin will play if they've flown him over.

We got dis.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

After hussey's last test there was ( supposedly) a dispute about where the team would celebrate. Clarke wanted to take the team out on a boat on the harbour but hussey wanted to keep it close to the hotel so he could be with his family.

Yeah it doesn't sound like much , but you'd think after what hussey has given Australian cricket he would have gone along with his wishes.

Clarke then had the boat function ratified as an official cricket Australia function meaning sanctions could be handed down to players who did not attend. Hussey didn't and I believe Nathan Lyon and possibly Watson also didn't go. Hussey also was told he would be picked for 2 one day matches. One in Perth and one other. Then Clarke later told him he wouldn't be picked for any matches but could have a lap of honour in Perth instead. Hussey told Clarke to shove the lap of honour up his arse.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Can't see how Watson and Clarke can play together again as captain and VC , that's over for sure.

 

[herbert henry1908]

The more I think about it im convinced Clarke is somehow behind SOK non selection.

 

[Timbo]

That article from Clarke makes me want to be sick.

What a load of horsehit, always knew he was a grade A wanker.

 

[Jason Maher]

If Clarke were to be dumped as captain, who the hell would take on the job? Sids?

 

[Timbo]

Get Haddin back in and give it to him short term untill we find a worthy replacement.

 

[Jason Maher]

Haddin should have been in the team the whole time anyway.

 

[Slackboy72]

if clarke were to be dumped as captain, who the hell would take on the job? Sids?

bring back katich!!!!

 

[JW]

Clarke needs to be removed from the selection table ASAP. His personality type was always going to make it unworkable.

His role should be to captain the side on the field and represent the players and their interests to the team staff, selection panel and CA.

 

[aqua_duck]

Just when you thought cricket Australia couldn't become any more of a joke.....

 

[Slackboy72]

Clarke then had the boat function ratified as an official cricket Australia function meaning sanctions could be handed down to players who did not attend. Hussey didn't and I believe Nathan Lyon and possibly Watson also didn't go. Hussey also was told he would be picked for 2 one day matches. One in Perth and one other. Then Clarke later told him he wouldn't be picked for any matches but could have a lap of honour in Perth instead. Hussey told Clarke to shove the lap of honour up his arse.

If this is true I hope clarke loses the next two ashes series.

 

[Timbo]

Clarke needs to be removed from the selection table ASAP. His personality type was always going to make it unworkable.

His role should be to captain the side on the field and represent the players and their interests to the team staff, selection panel and CA.

It's becoming pretty f**king clear there's only one player whose interests he represents and that's himself.

 

[Xfactor1979]

But Clarke was so awesome this summer as captain with our overcoming of the" Might Of Sri Lanka" :lol:

 

[aqua_duck]

Seriously Micky Arthur needs to have his visa revoked, asking players how the side could be improved, that's his job to figure it out, what exactly does he do? We've got specialist coaches for batting, bowling and strength and conditioning, if clueless Micky wants to know how to improve the team it's pretty f**king obvious, stop picking dud players, prepare our batsman to play against spin.
I'm not a Watson fan but Arthur is a twat

 

[axl rose]

Watson considering retirement over this now.