Never been to Oz, but I’m an avid cricket and rugby fan and I have to say I enjoy the verbals, it adds spice to it. Can’t stand any game where opponents are all nice to each other on the pitch, whether it’s cricket, rugby or football. As long as you can take the shit if you give it, then that’s fine with me, I used to love winding up opponents when I played at uni. Never, ever back down.
I’m actually looking forward more now to the 3rd Test, I hope the spite and spats continue, it’ll make it tastier!
I’ve always respected how Aussies play their sport; do anything to win, leave nothing out there, that’s how it should be. As an opponent you have to man up and give it back. No room for soft arses. However, I think it was a cowardly way to get Bairstow out. No matter what banter or abuse you dish out, never lose sight of the spirit of the game. If you have to win by cheating, you must be shit. The colonials are going to get a fucking beating now, England to win the series 3-2!