and yet he isn't. I find this odd.
and yet he isn't. I find this odd.
The reverse-jinx not working so far. :-(Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Yes. Mind you - like your mum - I do love de Kock.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Seriously, though, his 50 on Saturday was the highlight of the day's play. Seriously good batsman.
indeed very puzzling. We need de Kock out reallyQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
He and Amla are sort of quintessentially un-South African batsmen, aren't they? Alma's all great technique and elegant strokeplay, while de Kock is aggressive, but classy run-a-ball shenanigans. Gary Kirsten must be turning in his crypt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
yes - almost looking forward to watching them if I have to in a couple of weeks. As opposed to our brave boys. Saturday at the Oval. It will probably rainQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
I actually became quite angry watching Cook, Jennings and Ballance poke about dismally against a depleted attack on what was still a belting track on a sunny Saturday afternoon in front of a full house as Lord's, every one of whom had paid a significant sum of money to be entertained. It was bloody disgraceful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I actually cheered when Cook got out, assuming that some batting might come in. Didn't quite work out like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
He really is one of the dullest, most insipid and uninspiring batsmen I've ever seen play for England. He has the personality and appeal of a wet rag.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ash
Well, yes. It clearly wasn't a belting track at all as events proved. All these T20 fans like Berni thinking we should be scoring at 6 an over pfftQuote:
Originally Posted by Ash