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Simmons: Cottrell deal life changing
sgtdjones
2019-12-30 21:41:54
Simmons: Cottrell deal life-changing
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados West Indies head coach Phil Simmons has described Sheldon Cottrells lucrative Indian Premier League deal as life-changing but says he does not expect it to affect his career.
Cottrell, a flamboyant left-arm seamer, was snatched up in the auction earlier this month for US$1.2 million by Kings XI Punjab, making him one of the most expensive buys for next years competition.
It will definitely be life-changing for anyone who gets a million dollars to play cricket, said Simmons, a former West Indies all-rounder.
I dont think its career-changing because I think he knows where hes at with West Indies cricket and hes the premier fast bowler right now in West Indies cricket in white-ball cricket.
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BERTRAND
2019-12-31 00:32:11
cottrell must now build on this opportunity by staying sharp and in control of his trade. this requires him to hit the nets regularly and look harder at various ways of how to get to the very top of that which he has been paid handsomely to do.
having loads of money makes some people start lacking motivation because, life becomes easy. hope cottrell understands that with this payday he can now fully concentrate on his game and spend more time bettering himself as a cricketer.
many green-eyed monsters are coming out of the woodwork questioning his contract and those are the very ones who will be rooting for him to fail just so that they could be proven correct.
one year ago the left-arm quick unadkat was sold for inr 8.4 crore (approx. usd 1.17m) to rajasthan royals, the same team that had bought him for inr 11.5 crore in january and then released him ahead of 2018 auction. no one cared to ask if he was actually worth almost usd 3m - even moreso that his bowling never too off.
cottrell must understand where he is presently at and on what ground he stands.
Jumpstart
2019-12-31 00:40:58
In reply to BERTRAND
I trust cottrell would not let the money get to his head. He's from the military so he's already very disciplined. If its one cricketer i have confidence in is cotrell.
powen001
2019-12-31 00:55:49
In reply to Jumpstart
and quite Frankly its his Military background that has given him the signature Salute that every fan except the opposition want to see.
He has carved a niche out for himself as a Bowler...
No other Bowler in the history of cricket has a signature celebration of merit...not like Cotterell...Happy for the lad!!
Drapsey
2019-12-31 00:59:36
In reply to powen001
Bollywood/Hollywood next for the solja?
BERTRAND
2019-12-31 01:46:01
In reply to Drapsey
Bollywood/Hollywood next for the solja?
no, he probably next would land a regular gig in the west indies test team and then on to stardom with an elizabeth hurley, a la shane warne, at his side or take a lead role in a movie like irfan pathan.
imusic
2019-12-31 04:15:23
In reply to powen001
No other Bowler in the history of cricket has a signature celebration of merit...not like Cotterell
What are you talking about?
Bowlers throughout history have signature dismissals.
Brett Lees chainsaw
Imran Tahoes sprint
Dwayne Bravos champion dance
Kenrick Williams notebook
Just to name 4 obvious ones
Kurt
2019-12-31 04:45:58
In reply to imusic
Who can forget Dave Mohammed's shoe-phone celebration? Or his "crocodile death roll"?
Kurt
2019-12-31 05:03:16
In reply to Kurt
Video quality is crappy. A pristine copy should be tracked down & put in the Cricket Hall of fame.
Shoe phone
velo
2019-12-31 10:33:00
it'sa blessing and a curse for him any more performances like the ones against india will make him a laughing stock many people already believe he don't deserve a million dollar deal
Drapsey
2019-12-31 10:44:00
In reply to imusic
Those are all good examples, imusic. But the Solja's is the only one yet acceptable by the establishment. Even to the tune where the entire drill is now being practiced in India's schools.
A little more exposure and it might even become standard at West Point. I was tempted to include Sandhurst, but thought better of it.
By the way, make sure you watch the Rose Bowl tomorrow.
sudden
2019-12-31 15:53:41
In reply to powen001
why dont you go and help Forde retro fit those trash trucks instead of getting bitch slapped by Itito?
runout
2019-12-31 16:00:31
Imran Tahoes sprint
In reply to imusic
Ta-hoe?
Try Ta-hir.
JahJah
2019-12-31 18:07:00
In reply to imusic
"of merit"
JahJah
2019-12-31 18:08:02
In reply to velo
He had a couple good ones against India, including the one where he sent Kohli back for spit. Had he not, who you thought would have won that match?