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Negative Talk? "We're not going to get Warner and Smith out for five runs again" : Mickey Arthur
I am all for a realistic assessment of problems but saying this in front of media is throwing in the towel! We have 4 matches to go, and the message should have been, we got you once Warner and Smith, we will get you again.
Whilst Pakistan will of course not give up and his advice to his team behind closed doors would be very specific, but pressers are meant for public consumption. They are meant to send messages to the opposition and reassure the fans.
They arent meant to be "bare it all" sessions which one would have with their analyst!
Yes journalists will ask what they like but experienced campaigners/media staff should be clear about their objectives when delivering their messages in press conferences.
I am all for a realistic assessment of problems but saying this in front of media is throwing in the towel! We have 4 matches to go, and the message should have been, we got you once Warner and Smith, we will get you again.
Whilst Pakistan will of course not give up and his advice to his team behind closed doors would be very specific, but pressers are meant for public consumption. They are meant to send messages to the opposition and reassure the fans.
They arent meant to be "bare it all" sessions which one would have with their analyst!
Yes journalists will ask what they like but experienced campaigners/media staff should be clear about their objectives when delivering their messages in press conferences.