why can't England play without south African born or other foreign born players?

Answer 1

While selecting a team what is most important is the talent and potential of the team rather than their origin. If players born in other countries are found to be better and eligible to play for England, I do not think that there is anything wrong by selecting them

Answer 2

Considering SA are the number 2 Test side in the world, I think they can afford to donate a few of their players to other countries. The quota system still poses problems for Caucasian cricketers in SA. However, I believe a player can play for any country providing he has obtained citizenship. It will of course have a detrimental effect on England's youth development. It is a shame that home grown talent is unable to match up with players emigrating from other countries. I think this highlights many shortcomings at lower level cricket. One of my friends was an exceptional under 15 player. He was bashing 100s/50s at a great strike rate.... he had no footwork, and relied purely on hand-eye co-ordination (kind of like Sehwag, except he was left handed). However, as soon as he entered youth development programmes at Kent, he was advised to change his technique....focusing more on leaving the ball well, footwork etc etc, he was basically told to lose the natural flair...and he ended up quitting at 17 years old. It's not a surprise that England are struggling to unearth more big hitters. This is why when talented hitters from other countries e.g. Kieswetter/ Eoin Morgan, show up, England grab them with both arms. The pitches here are predominantly green seamers, conducive to batsmen with solid defence. Coaching should be about developing individual's natural talent, not making them into a technically correct batsman. If KP had grown up in the UK, I guarantee he be nothing like the great batsman he is now. Anyway good luck to Kieswetter, he looks a decent player.

Answer 3

This is a fact that most of the times England is being saved by foreign born players , But the fact is that it does not matter much which country they were born in, once they are playing in British Uniform they are brits !!!

Answer 4

i think being a foreign born or a south African origin of british nationality shouldnt be the concern when they are selecting a team
as long they are british citizen and play well in the domestic circuit and deserves a place to represent their adopted country
Then Why not

Answer 5

Its not just the English, take a look at France, there were only 2 real French guys in the national team the rest were from ethnic backgrounds etc. I am not a big fan of football but it is getting too much when most of your LOCAL club are imports, I am sure there are thousands of English kids that would love to have just a chance to play.

Answer 6

Because England is a "pickle" of different nationalities and once someone has obtained British nationality and deserves to play in the national team they can't ignore it.

Answer 7

Thanxs 4 the points

Answer 8

Becaus they dont have gud enuf players

Answer 9

Giving every community to represent British...
It's something you should praise about..
not this sorta crappy feelings

Answer 10

They need somebody to show them how to play the game!!!