While respecting and understanding that everyone has to make personal and individual decisions in life, I think that the player has done himself - certainly Derbyshire - a disservice here.
I would not be surprised if he didn't appear at all, because he will be playing a lot of intensive cricket in the next few weeks and months. He may not come through it unscathed and may feel that he needs a break after the World Cup.
I think a lot depends now on whose services Derbyshire manage to secure to replace him. I would be surprised if we could find someone to play both four day and T20 cricket, or indeed found someone who especially wanted that workload.
I am sure Mickey Arthur will move quickly to ensure he has his overseas players in place as soon as possible. Maybe one from under the radar, like Tickner.
Certainly one for the county championship is essential as soon as possible.
We await developments...
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UPDATE: Apparently someone from South Africa...
Would be more than happy with either Neesham or Khan.
ReplyDeleteIn his interview today MA says his replacement will be available after the season ends in SOUTH AFRICA. Any further thoughts ?
ReplyDeleteNeesham would be a fine addition
ReplyDeleteWhile disappointed, not entirely surprised and feel for MA and those at the club who got the potential move sorted in the first place. There'll be none more deflated than them.
ReplyDeletePragmatism rules for me and I'm looking forward to the season whoever rocks up in the Derbyshire colours. I can affect the princely sum of three quarters of nothing about any of it so might as well kick back and dig out the early season vest and walking socks in preparation.
Andy