Lloyd critical of 'rude' Vaughan

[Kirsty Harris]

Originally Posted by Ernest

And don't forget GW, that there never used to be microphones hidden in the stumps, so sledging would hardly be audible, if at all.

Indeed, I don't imagine Dennis Lillee used to say 'Oh I say, that was jolly bad luck' when a batsment just about survived a delivery from him!!

[Zainub]

Originally Posted by Glamorgan Wanderer

Don't you believe it ZR! Sledging (and swearing) has always been part of the game. It's not possible to hark back to halcyon days when such things did not go on because no such days existed. The difference today is that such issues are highlighted as a result of the increased coverage of the game.

I know, it has always existed, but I kind of feels it is much worse now then it was back then, in the old days, from all that I have read, I get the impression that it was mostly banter [at RBLC would put it], not as much swearing, or direct personal remarks. I have a totally zero tollerence policy on that front.

[Glamorgan Wanderer]

As Ern has pointed out, it is simply highlighted to a greater extent today. Kirsty has already mentioned Dennis Lillee and one FS Trueman was also well known (if I recall correctly) for his colourful use of language.