SOUR GRAPES

Russell Domingo is a very unhappy and overly sensitive man.  The two do not mix well in the "dog eats dog" competitive world of cricket. 

Domingo's contemptuous reproachful reaction to Rilee Rossouw's decision to take up a Kolpak contract with English county side Hampshire was unusual for a man characterised with calm demeanor.  He was less upset with Kyle Abbot's decision for doing likewise, but nevertheless felt betrayed by the dishonesty of both Abbot and Rossouw. 

We have heard from Domingo.  A rebuttal to Domingo's version can be expected from either Abbot or Rossouw, or both.   Until then the jury is out.

But, clearly there are systemic problems that must be addressed by Cricket South Africa, and legitimate reasons for talented players opting to play overseas.  As Faf Du Plessis rightly points out the move abroad is a "red flag".  

It is simply not, according to Domingo,  about players turning their backs on their country.  It is certainly much more than taking childish and daffy umbrage to Rossouw spelling Russell in an email with one L instead of two.