Sledging is not at all in good sportsman spirit.
2006-12-02 00:59:07
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answer #1
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answered by vakayil k 7
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Sledging has been a part of the game for a long time now, and it started with the crowds giving partisan support to their team. Anyone who enjoyed the Ashes last year, will doubtlessly remember the terrific moment when, having dropped a simple catch minutes earlier, Shane Warne took a bow when fielding a straight forward ball in the outfield. It is a sign of a true cricketing great when they not only deliver with bat and/or ball, but also the pressures of the game.
Nobody complained when Viv Richards side were bowling half a dozen bouncers an over in the 1970s and 80s, yet the 'Bodyline' series is world famous. Cricket is constantly developing, and pressure put on the players in different shapes and forms, and it is part of the skill to cope with these aspects of the game.
It should also be bourne in mind that there are now regulations which prevent infielders from directly speaking to the batsmen, and I recall that Alec Stewart, during one of his last matches for England made an inappropriate comment regarding someones batting, then recalling the laws, tagged the first name of his short leg onto the end, if about 5 seconds after the comment. Also, many of the comments are not foul-mouthed, just mickey taking, like Freddie Flintoffs jibe about the safety of windows in the ground to a West Indian tail-ender, who was never likely to hit the ball that far.
Without sledging we should never have had such great comments as 'ball him a piano down, and see if he can play that!'
Long live competition.
2006-12-02 04:18:18
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answered by SteveUK 5
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In some contexts I think it is 'unsportsman' like, however generally it is a potent psychological tool. If you can break someones 'flow', and have them start thinking about their own doubts and fears, then there play can be significantly hindered. If there focus goes internal to dark places, rather than focusing on the moment of play before them, then there in trouble. The thing about the English players, is they often carry around a this psychological kryptonite(?spelling), which is never far from their consciousness. This psychological weakness relates to feelings of sporting inferiority
2006-12-02 02:04:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Me too. I also Hate Sledging Especially of that Bloody Aussies and of SAs.
2006-12-01 23:56:31
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answered by Nagi 2
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I have heared Santa Claus hates sledging as well. But that's part of his job.
2006-12-02 00:58:16
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answered by pressurekooker 4
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Whilst it's childish, it can actually spur on the sledgee!
The Aussies keep referring to KP as 'The Ego'. His reponse? To knock 'em all around the park to get 158 runs last night!
2006-12-02 00:01:58
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answered by Alison of the Shire 4
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nope it is a test of character, the weak succumb if i can sledge you out of the game i am all for it
the Strong prevail the weak fail
2006-12-01 23:54:06
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answered by Anonymous
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Here in Italy ano kind of job.... it always depends on people of course. At least cricked it's a game....
2006-12-01 23:54:09
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answered by Anonymous
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I hate sledging aswell......if they want a proper scrap they should have a snowball fight
2006-12-02 03:33:31
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answered by dennis 2
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cricket is pure and utter pants
2006-12-01 23:53:35
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answered by Anonymous
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