It is unacceptable for the England manager to say "so players can sledge each other". Is this all-in wrestling or can we please have proper cricket back?

John Thorpe, Milan, Italy

It is rather pitiful to say that England team has a coach whose only game plan to win is sledging, which is absolutely clear.The game is played to entertain the audience, and all the technology, all the cameras, replays and micrphones are actually in place for the betterment of the viewing experience of the audience. People worldwide deserve to watch each and every aspect of the game and to get as close to the action as possible and should not denied of that pleasure because an incompetent coach has a ridiculous strategy which can denigrate the spirit of the game itself. Banter is gamesmanship if it is done occasionally and impromptu, but not if it becomes a strategy. England have a better chance of winning a game if they concentrate on the strategies relevant to the actual game such as how to counter the line of the left hand bowlers for example. Indian team playing without a coach have given an important message that "no coach is actually better than a bad coach".

kumar, PA, USA

Totally agree with the other comments!In our work places we couldn't possibly sledge or foul mouth colleagues,customers or competitors.It is a dumbing down by a bunch of clowns-can you imagine Cowdrey,or Brearley,or even Botham being this foul mouthed?There used to be good fun in cricket,and watching Monty bowl,or Vaughan play a cover drive still is thrilling to watch.
Turn up the mikes and let's shame the boors and sledgers for what they are-poor sportsmen and unworthy of our pride.

John Winder, Penang, Malaysia

Keeping the mikes on will deter the English players from indulging in constant foul talk.

Jamie K, USA,

This is a curious request indeed by Micahel Vaughan. If anything I would want the ICC and the broadcasters to go the other way and allow anything said on the field of play to be heard. If your 'gamesmanship' can't stand the test of a viewing and listening fan's approval, you are probably going over the top. As a life long cricket fan , I enjoy channelled aggression and intensity on the field of play, but all this sledging business is merely bullying by another name. I would rather it be treated on par with verbal abuse in the work place.

Deepak, Northwood, Middlesex

This is really funny. If English Cricket management is not prepared for its own fans to hear what their players are saying, why do they encourage their players do indulge in such underhand tactics. It seems such a long time since Cricket was last called a gentleman's game.

Abhinav, San Diego, USA

On a bitter note... So, does it mean the inventors of a Gentleman's game aren't very keen on keeping it that way -- clean & respectable? Are their flaws and hypocrisy coming out to public due to advancement in technology?

Cool Critic, Washington DC, USA