I hope, on the day that Basil D'Oliveira's death has been announced, the members of the two English rebel cricket squads of the 1980s and 1990s to South Africa all hang their heads in shame.
Personally, I find it deeply objectionable that many of them are now used by the BBC and Sky to commentate or given "expert" insight into matches. These men are a disgrace to the human race. Their treachery and greed will not be forgotten.
The 1982 Rebel Squad:
Graham Gooch (captain), Dennis Amiss, Geoffrey Boycott, John Emburey, Mike Hendrick, Geoff Humpage, Alan Knott, Wayne Larkins, John Lever, Chris Old, Arnold Sidebottom, Les Taylor, Derek Underwood, Peter Willey, Bob Woolmer.
The 1990 Rebel squad:
Mike Gatting (captain), Bill Athey, Kim Barnett, Chris Broad, Chris Cowdrey, Graham Dilley, Richard Ellison, John Emburey, Neil Foster, Bruce French, Paul Jarvis, Matthew Maynard, Tim Robinson, Greg Thomas, Alan Wells, David Graveney.
If there were a hell I'd like each of these men to rot in it.
Excellent post good sir - an issue conveniently skirted around by the BBC in their coverage :-(
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