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NEIL MANTHORP: Cricket SA’s sudden change in direction is puzzling
Players over a certain age know exactly how many dollars they can earn with every game
It seems absurdly early to start talking about the ICC Champions Trophy in England in June but it’s hard to avoid when that’s exactly what AB de Villiers is already doing. And Cricket SA’s approach to the tournament may already have had a profound effect on some players’ lives and careers after the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction on Monday. The Proteas are due to gather for a pre-tournament camp a full 10 days before departure for the UK. Given that they already have a freestanding, three-match one-day series against England as part of their preparation, many experts (including current players) are legitimately wondering whether there is a bit of overkill going on. In truth, it’s hard to criticise any form of preparation the coaches and management might have chosen — history decrees so. There is no method they haven’t tried before an ICC global event over the past 20 years. Harsh it may be, but never winning means they can all be deemed to have failed. The problem with the short...
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