Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Arthur's iron

          No person is bigger than the team. Team unity is far more important than immediate results. At least they went down fighting in Mohali. However, this was not about one individual. Four people were named and shamed, but the wider message was symptomatic of a culture not up to scratch.It has always been up to the management to deal with different character types and personalities who do not fit into the traditional tool box. Why have the bad boys in the class been allowed to giggle at the back for so long? How much are they affecting team morale or lowering standards?Perhaps that's why he didn't hand in his wellness report. The more likely answer for Watson's irresponsibility is that he was working on one engine during the whole tour. It is very worrying when administrative paperwork is more important than practical ability.There is a feeling that playing cricket for Australia has lost its sense of direction. The statement released by Arthur aiming to be the Manchester United or McLaren of world cricket was the biggest load of drivel imaginable. Some might argue a closer look at the skill set of the personnel was required and that this whole exercise distracts from the fact that Australia are just not good enough. If you are going lose 4-0, then just take it on the chin.The reality is that Australia have made a right old mess of what was in essence a very controllable internal matter. In fact, if you put Cricket Australia and The New Zealand Cricket body together, you might get a blueprint for the most bumbling alliance in sports administration.

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