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swittle Nov 2021 12:06pm, 18 Nov 2021 81,220 posts	0 swittle From 2:10:05 A chilling interview with Azeem Rafiq, expertly and sensitively led by Ritula Shah; BBC Radio 4 this morning, 'Today' programme. 13 minutes. bbc.co.uk
Bazoaxe Nov 2021 7:02am, 19 Nov 2021 21,246 posts	0 Bazoaxe An unexpected twist in the story yesterday.
Derby Tup Nov 2021 7:14am, 19 Nov 2021 52,756 posts	0 Derby Tup Interesting Ashes news this morning
Oscar the Grouch Nov 2021 7:34am, 19 Nov 2021 3,839 posts	0 Oscar the Grouch Strange one. I suppose it is about standards and hypocrisy, but the consensual nature of the texts is somewhat different to the nature of everything else we have seen this week. bbc.co.uk
TROSaracen Nov 2021 8:44am, 19 Nov 2021 24,255 posts	0 TROSaracen You can’t beat a blubbing Australian in a press conference. Probably bad news for us mind if they stumble on a proper captain. Comeback for Ratty McRatface?
Dooogs Nov 2021 8:46am, 19 Nov 2021 7,749 posts	0 Dooogs What is it with retiring Aussie captains and press coverage waterworks? It's been like this ever since Kim Hughes quit. Some rumours that it might be VC Pat Cummins (although he used to have biscuit-legged fitness).
B Rubble Nov 2021 8:55am, 19 Nov 2021 2,923 posts	0 B Rubble The Aussies - pretending to be in a complete mess before crucifying us in the Ashes.
swittle Nov 2021 10:03am, 19 Nov 2021 81,233 posts	0 swittle For balance, BBC report on Azeem Rafiq's apology for unacceptable messages and posts in the past: bbc.co.uk
TROSaracen Nov 2021 10:53am, 19 Nov 2021 24,257 posts	0 TROSaracen More you hear about Alex Hales, more you think what a nasty bloke. I think Morgan’s instincts in not wanting him in the squad, even after the ban ended, show his good judgement.
Dooogs Nov 2021 10:57am, 19 Nov 2021 7,751 posts	0 Dooogs The difference in tone between Azeem's reaction (I'm so sorry) and Hales' (What?! It's a tribute to 2Pac!) is telling...