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Jofra Bruck Down Again...

 
Raggs 2021-05-16 17:37:31 

elbow injury once again, he left west indies cuz him seh dem never tek care of him when he had an injury now the mighty England seem dem can't cure an every 'present' injury some ah dem seh God nah......sleep

 
WestDem 2021-05-16 18:04:02 

In reply to Raggs

Now let’s see his interview, hope he man enough to blame ECB!

 
openning 2021-05-16 18:38:51 

In reply to Raggs
Why don't you look in the mirror, and ask yourself, why are you not in the Caribbean.
Thats goes for every West Indian/Guyanese who left the shores and think like you.

 
Drapsey 2021-05-16 18:48:32 

In reply to openning

Maybe Raggs had a need to go, as opposed to Archer's want.

 
Raggs 2021-05-16 18:49:11 

In reply to WestDem

Now let’s see his interview, hope he man enough to blame ECB!
he ain't 'big enuff' to run him mouth pon dem..."little England" den yea ...big ras chat he gat den.

 
Raggs 2021-05-16 18:51:29 

In reply to Drapsey

Maybe Raggs had a need to go, as opposed to Archer's want.
ya know something, yuh gat good ' common sense'....

 
Fivestar 2021-05-16 19:01:27 

In reply to Raggs

It seems a lot of people are upset Archer is playing for England and not West Indies. I don't have a problem with that.

However, some people seem to be happy when he gets injured and cannot represent England. I have a problem with that.

Cricket is Archer's livelihood. Why rejoice when he is injured?

Archer has made his decision to play for England instead of West Indies. We may not like it but there's nothing we can do to change it.

 
Walco 2021-05-16 19:07:16 

In reply to Drapsey
Why are you trying to make excuses for Raggs? Unless he was taken to England by his parents as a minor, he did not need to go anywhere. And, of course, he can always go back now that he is retired and show a token dedication to the land of his birth smile

 
Raggs 2021-05-16 19:08:44 

In reply to Fivestar

just ah seh his elbow injury been troubling him for the longest time...with England's advance medical set-up how dat not get put to bed yet?
if he was still in the West Indies playing under the maroon banner he'll have a lot to say about the inadequate vicinities around him...

 
openning 2021-05-16 19:11:35 

In reply to Drapsey
From what I read and see of Jofra, the man knows his roots.
The dude returns home often, walking around barefoot with his mom in tow.

 
Drapsey 2021-05-16 20:41:38 

In reply to openning

You're underscoring my point. He went to (play for) England because he wanted to, not because he needed to.

 
openning 2021-05-16 20:58:55 

In reply to Drapsey

He went to (play for) England because he wanted to, not because he needed to.

I move to Canada because I wanted to, not because I needed to.
We all do what we think is best for our situation, at the time.
Jofra playing in England give others the opportunity to play for the West Indies.

 
Overthrow 2021-05-16 21:15:15 

In reply to openning

The WI players in the IPL over the years offered the same consideration Archer did. Let us compliment them for a selfless act also.

 
Drapsey 2021-05-16 21:26:01 

In reply to openning

I move to Canada because I wanted to, not because I needed to.

Bull sh*t!

 
openning 2021-05-16 21:26:51 

In reply to Overthrow

The WI players in the IPL over the years offered the same consideration Archer did. Let us compliment them for a selfless act also.

They did not, they played in numerous leagues which is their choice, then complaining when not selected.
Jofra left West Indies cricket.
I have respect for a number of players, who left the International arena to play T 20 cricket, my problem is with West Indies fan, who think playing only T20 cricket is enough to get you selected to a 50 overs or test teams.

 
Overthrow 2021-05-16 21:51:34 

In reply to openning

I hold firmly to my point of view of you hold to yours.

 
Walco 2021-05-16 22:07:25 

In reply to Overthrow
Please explain how declining CWI retainer contracts and electing to play T20 tournaments instead of playing for the West Indies were acts of selflessness smile

 
openning 2021-05-16 23:20:42 

In reply to Drapsey
We all do what we think is best for our situation, at the time.

lol lol

 
Walco 2021-05-16 23:53:13 

In reply to openning
Well you know it just occurred to me that it’s also possible Raggs had to leave Jamaica because some gunmen were looking for him. That would definitely meet the requirement of needing to leave the country smile

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 00:05:09 

In reply to Walco

Gave opportunities to other WI players to earn a living playing for WI. Same as Archer. 🤪🤪

 
Walco 2021-05-17 00:17:33 

In reply to Overthrow
So they’re being selfish now by coming back and playing for the West Indies?

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 00:36:35 

In reply to Walco

Their services have been sought after to right a listing ship.

 
Walco 2021-05-17 01:16:45 

In reply to Overthrow
Proof positive that the opportunities opened up by those acts of selflessness were undeserving. No?

 
Barry 2021-05-17 10:18:38 

In reply to Overthrow

IPL lol lol lol lol
What a fool you are confused

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 10:29:39 

In reply to Walco

Just proof those provided with a opportunities were the wrong choices and not up to the task shock shock

 
Walco 2021-05-17 13:12:01 

In reply to Overthrow
So we agree then that those selfless acts resulted in harm to West Indies Cricket cool

 
sgtdjones 2021-05-17 13:26:35 

In reply to Walco

Well you know it just occurred to me that it’s also possible Raggs had to leave Jamaica because some gunmen were looking for him. That would definitely meet the requirement of needing to leave the country


You are sumting else..... razz razz razz razz razz

 
Walco 2021-05-17 13:43:00 

In reply to sgtdjones
I think Raggs is a good man, but he has a habit of condemning the same behavior in others that he engaged in himself. And then when it is pointed out to him he finds all kinds of silly reasons why his conduct is different from the conduct he condemns.

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 14:15:57 

In reply to Walco

Hell no, selectors continued in their flawed process. Punishing some for not looking good on TV, other’s out of spite and envy.

 
Walco 2021-05-17 14:44:33 

In reply to Overthrow
Are you suggesting that Gayle, Russell, Pollard, Bravo, and Narine were all available for West Indies selection during past IPLs? And who are these players other than Big Bravo who were excluded by selectors out of spite?

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 15:33:46 

In reply to Walco

You are drifting with your pontification. I will play along. Here are names who were excluded for no good reason. Ramdin the best wicket keeper then and now, Rampaul who had a knack for breaking partnerships, Imran Khan who lead all all-rounders in stats at the regional level for a number of years, Russ Emrit despite his success never given an opportunity, Deonarine Narsingh unceremoniously dumped, Chandrapaul our most successful batsman at bat time was dumped.
Quite a few more batting that’s should wet your appetite.

 
Walco 2021-05-17 15:59:15 

In reply to Overthrow
I was asking about selfless IPL stars who were excluded by selectors out of spite, not never-beens and has-beens smile Although I must say that Ravi was one of my favorites ...

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 16:19:41 

In reply to Walco

The IPL players were the players who sacrificed for others to compete for a spot on the WI.

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 16:22:06 

In reply to Walco

The IPL players were the players who sacrificed for others to compete for a spot on the WI. These never beens were not provided with opportunities, the has beens were disliked.

 
Walco 2021-05-17 16:53:11 

In reply to Overthrow
But wasn’t it your Trini brother Phil who pushed for Shiv to be dropped to protect Lara’s record? Perhaps that’s the spitefulness to which you referred smile

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 17:32:27 

In reply to Walco

Could be big grin big grin big grin

 
Walco 2021-05-17 19:33:43 

In reply to Overthrow
You are one of the few Trinis on this board with a sense of humor. Sarge has one too and Halli used to have one smile

 
Overthrow 2021-05-17 20:20:00 

In reply to Walco

Good on you. I have been told my sense of humour is an acquired taste. redface redface redface

 
Onionman0 2021-05-17 20:20:52 

Most English players are hyped up....Jofra is one of them....he chose his destiny... it's his fate...... better to concentrate on Searles and Smith......

 
XDFIX 2021-05-20 11:46:52 

Where is Cherry?

 
Raggs 2021-05-20 12:04:06 

In reply to XDFIX

Where is Cherry?
you in love with her or something?

 
PM 2021-05-20 12:34:01 

From The Guardian 19 may.


“Then it all began to unravel, from 13 overs on the first day, five on the second, a spell of fielding on the third and a little back-and-forth with his captain, Ben Brown, over whether he would be able to bowl or not. By the end of the fourth day he was off the field. Then came a statement confirming he needed treatment on his elbow, would miss the two Tests against New Zealand and would need to see a consultant to talk about what to do next, and, you guess, whether he needs surgery on it or not.
Biomechanists say the injury is linked to the way his elbow is able to hyperextend beyond 180 degrees, which is also the source of that last little bit of his lethal speed”

 
Raggs 2021-05-20 13:08:56 

In reply to PM

so what I'm reading if he doesn't change his bowling action that injury will always come and go and never be eradicated...