Asked about why he wouldn't describe his brutal intentions, Crawford said: "He doesn't have to believe it. I will show him on Saturday." Hours after Root released his statement, Rafiq wrote on Twitter: "Disappointed is not even the feeling. Incredibly hurt. But uncomfortable truths are hard to accept it seems." "I think you'd probably still argue that he's still the best gloveman in the country and he still played a few important innings last summer against India," he said. "Their consistent support has been valuable to us and their dedication to supporting us behind the scenes and online has meant the world. I believe with their support in the crowds it will help our momentum to change the placings this year."