That Pakistani Leg spinner...

[Andy]

...seems to think he's been hard done by and is taking the ECB to the commercial courts. Seems upset that Westfield is back in club cricket.

Of course, MW did do 2 months in gaol. What's the betting the ECB folds and that Pakistani is back plying his trade on the international circuit? If so, any suggestions for welcoming him back into the fold?

[nat]

...seems to think he's been hard done by and is taking the ECB to the commercial courts. Seems upset that Westfield is back in club cricket.

Of course, MW did do 2 months in gaol. What's the betting the ECB folds and that Pakistani is back plying his trade on the international circuit? If so, any suggestions for welcoming him back into the fold?

Hmmm ...I may of course be wrong but I was and am uncomfortable about the whole episode. I have *some* sympathy for DK and he is of course correct that MW is now able to play cricket again for a living whilst DK cannot.

[Andy]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession. We know that DK has blood on his hands, he's been warned previously about his 'friends' after all. Seemingly either he was too canny to say too much in the dressing room, plus the usual inertia at the club to be proactive, means that he will look like the injured party. Expect to see him in an IPL team soon...

[Diatribe]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession.

The irony being, had Kaneira also faced a criminal prosecution, he would have been acquitted. Uncorroborated evidence from a co-accused does not constitute admissable evidence.

[Andy]

The irony being, had Kaneira also faced a criminal prosecution, he would have been acquitted. Uncorroborated evidence from a co-accused does not constitute admissable evidence.

I'll bear this in mind.

[nat]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession.

The irony being, had Kaneira also faced a criminal prosecution, he would have been acquitted. Uncorroborated evidence from a co-accused does not constitute admissable evidence.

The way things have gone he would have been better off being convicted!

[JasonP]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession. We know that DK has blood on his hands, he's been warned previously about his 'friends' after all. Seemingly either he was too canny to say too much in the dressing room, plus the usual inertia at the club to be proactive, means that he will look like the injured party. Expect to see him in an IPL team soon...

Pakistan players dont play the IPL

[Andy]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession. We know that DK has blood on his hands, he's been warned previously about his 'friends' after all. Seemingly either he was too canny to say too much in the dressing room, plus the usual inertia at the club to be proactive, means that he will look like the injured party. Expect to see him in an IPL team soon...

Pakistan players dont play the IPL

Does that apply to non-internationals? I've checked and no mention of this for 2014.

[IanS]

I know what you mean, Nat, they couldn't make any charges stick except for MWs own confession. We know that DK has blood on his hands, he's been warned previously about his 'friends' after all. Seemingly either he was too canny to say too much in the dressing room, plus the usual inertia at the club to be proactive, means that he will look like the injured party. Expect to see him in an IPL team soon...

Pakistan players dont play the IPL

Does that apply to non-internationals? I've checked and no mention of this for 2014.

In an interview with Mohammed Hafeez published in February, Cricinfo reported:

"Hafeez represented Kolkata Knights Riders in the inaugural IPL season in 2008, but Pakistan players have not been allowed in the tournament since the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008 which strained relations between the two nations."

Full article is at: http://www.espncricinfo.com/pakistan/content/story/719683.html

[Valentines Park]

Kaneria is Hindu though.

If he received clearance he might be picked up on that basis.

[DT]

He should stop moaning - couple of good years then a couple of rubbish ones for us.

And Westfield is not allowed yet to play cricket for a living...

[nat]

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And Westfield is not allowed yet to play cricket for a living...

So he is travelling all the way to Frinton for the sea air?!

[DT]

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And Westfield is not allowed yet to play cricket for a living...

So he is travelling all the way to Frinton for the sea air?!

Come on Nat, even if what you say is true he won't be able to make a living out of playing club cricket and you know it!!!

[Diatribe]

So he is travelling all the way to Frinton for the sea air?!

At least there's no 'amusement' parks and busloads of daytrippers with kiss me quick head attire there, only the golf course and a better class of beach huts.

[nat]

So he is travelling all the way to Frinton for the sea air?!

At least there's no 'amusement' parks and busloads of daytrippers with kiss me quick head attire there, only the golf course and a better class of beach huts.

Maybe he likes the older woman.