Resting players
As with all countries, South Africa seem to have decided to "rest" Jacques Kallis without discussing it with him first. The concept of "resting" a player requires some discussion and buy in from the player himself doesn't it? If the player strongly disagrees as is this case, then he's been dropped, not rested.
Apparently, it's all because of South Africa's busy schedule coming up in the next 18 months. Why don't selectors just say they are dropping someone these days?
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It's a diplomatic attempt at a euphemism that has backfired. BBC Sport is reporting that he has just resigned the vice captaincy in protest of being dropped.
I think Mr Showpony should take note. The world's best allrounder, who has played over 100 Tests and 250 ODIs, has baulked at the notion that he needs a rest. Yet his fellow countryman (by birth) is moaning about his schedule after less than a third of these appearances. Come on Pietersen, stop your whingeing.
Has he really resigned, or has he just rested himself indefinitely?
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