Dear Sir,

When I first read the news of Janeiro Tucker excusing himself from the annual Cup Match Classic, I was, as a St' George's fan, absolutely delighted. Due to the absence of such a fine batsman as Janeiro, this would have surely weakened the enemy's team (Somerset); allowing greater freedom for St'George's to win yet again.

But with further reading of your article, keeping in mind that all that is written in the newspaper must be read with the belief that half is true, it would appear that his decision was based on the fact that Somerset had aggrieved him in their decision to disregard him as captain.

This troubled me for two reasons. One, I have respected Somerset over the years for their management style and their dealings with human relations in club matters and with Richard Scott at the helm as president, this trait of theirs would only blossom under his leadership. Surely this admirable trait had not started to deteriorate?

Secondly, I have admired Janeiro as a player and have grown to understand and respect his views on how the game of cricket should be played. Was this the same Janeiro that now appeared to take his marbles home because he did not get his way?

Both of these assumptions of mine have been put to rest with the recent disclosure of Somerset and their handling of the situation and what they have learned from this experience.

Janeiro has made himself out to be the man that I always knew he was by working hand in hand with Somerset to settle any ill feelings that he may have had and has made himself available for the final trial match, which really says that he will be in the team, much to my dismay. Both parties have displayed the exemplary qualities that should exist when sorting out differences and they have been a fine example for all to follow.

Now with Janeiro in the team St. George's will not win by seven wickets but by four.

ALLEN RICHARDSON

St. George's Cup Match supporter