SLEDGING is a misnomer for Australian tactics. It is “mental disintegration” as first practised by Steve Waugh. It is to mentally destroy a player.
There are two huge risks to it. 1) The victim’s mental condition is unknown so terrible harm can be done; 2) It turns sport into war. I am convinced this issue will dominate international cricket in the New Year, and even the ICC will have to act to clear this evil out of our wonderful sport.
RICHARD DAY Nottingham

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