Sri Lanks are batting and are 111-2 after 27 overs. Batting cautiously. Is there a more annoying voice in the world than England’s wicket keeper Nixon? Wouldn’t like to be fielding with him on my side with all his comments. He can’t stop talking and I know wicket keepers should be vocal but he takes it way too far. Poor Freddie wouldn’t want to be hungover listening to him chirp away all day.
I wanted to choke him the other day against Ireland.
He doesn’t just limit himself to encouraging his bowlers though. He’s full of little sniping comments to the batsmen too.
Apparently Ricky Ponting had words with him during the ODIs down under in January. Nixon said something to him and Punter turned around and went, ‘Who are you mate? Nice to meet you.’ Basically putting him in his place, telling the prick he’s a nobody and he should shut up.
Yeah he is something else. In less couple of seconds just screamed out ‘good lad, good lad’ when the ball was in montys hand ready to bowl. Someone on his side should tell him to shut up Delighted Ponting did.
English media love him though - ‘a real feel good story’ apparently, the way a 36 year old journeyman has made a crucial position his own in the twilight of his career. They laud him for his razor sharp ‘wit’ and ‘funny’ comments behind the stumps and how he keeps everyone’s spirits up in the field when he’s just an annoying c0ck.
Was talking to Bandage about this the other day. If he was a great player you could tolerate it. He’s not though. He’s a non-entity. He just chats on all day like a fool. I hope he takes his gumshield out to give advice and someone cracks in the mouth with bat and/or ball.
161-3. There should be an option to turn the wicket mike off.