Nothing like good old banter
Former greats have been vocal over the need for modern cricketers not to indulge in abuse. Whether those views end up falling on deaf ears is anyone’s guess, but whatever is being recommended is only right and fair.

The best of names to have graced the cricketing greens never had too much to say to their opponents. New Zealand’s fast bowling legend Richard Hadlee was one and he said recently, “The game should be played hard and with intensity, but not with this combative approach. There is no need for sledging and abuse of players and officials.”