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Seriously, why was he still bowling when Wood was in?
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Seriously, why was he still bowling when Wood was in?
And 15 maidens to boot :clap:
Quite tempted...if possible...to make this lot follow on
Root fifer INCOMMING :clap:
Think he might want to take himself off nowQuote:
Originally Posted by Tony C
Loooooooooooool
Made a bloody fool of himself staying on against the 10th wicket in search of his five-fer. 28 off an over. Tw@t.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Be good if our bowlers actually aimed for the stumps!
True. Curran is also remarkably hittable if you've got nothing to lose.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
Thank fúck for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
At least this didn’t happen with the last few wickets yesterday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Well, one did eventually. Can't really complain after dominating a Test like thatQuote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
No, it's a bit of fun for the punters, but it was starting to irk slightly, if I'm honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Must admit, I'm still slightly bemused as to how we've managed to win our last two tests with quite such a makeshift bowling attack, but I shan't complain.
Mind you, as things stand, I'm not sure I could tell you what our best team is with everyone fully fit. :rubchin:
Sounds like there might be question marks about Archer's attitude. Not bowling in the nets with the intensity required (and also on the pitch, too).Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Not what I've heard. For my money, it's more an issue of him being overbowled by Root (still a fúcking appalling captain, by the way).Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich
At least he got the follow on right...was fearing him batting again and completely mistiming the declaration.
Only because the decision was forced on him by the weather. But for that, he'd have pussied out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony C
tbf the Saffa batting line-up - Elgar apart - is as weak as I've seen it. Still took a great effort from Jimmy to get the ball rolling the first innnings of the second TestQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
True - although Malan looks decent. De Kok - while absurdly talented - would drive me mental if he were English. Constantly giving his wicket away in increasingly stupid ways.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
Completely agree on De Kok, you just know he's going to something daft at any moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
It's a shame, because he's glorious to watch when he's going. He hit an on-drive off a 92mph ball from Wood in this game that was was absolutely one of the best things I've seen in ages. But then he got out trying to drive a straight one that simply wasn't there for it from Curran when his job was to save the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by PSRB
I suspect he's not terribly bright.
Malan will do ok and, yes, should have mentioned De Kok. In fact I can't believe I left de Kok out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Not much when compared to having Smith, Amla, Kallis et al it lacks something. Mind you, we are a long way from Strauss, Cook, Trott, Bell and Pietersen as a top five, for example
:nod: Risky in these temperatures.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda
I'd agree on the relative weakness of both sides, but I'd say we've more reason for optimism than they do.
definitely - much greater depth, youngsters making a difference. And not having to deal with a quota system. Bavuma will almost certainly be in for the next Test and possibly captain once Faf steps down. The whole Kolpak thing hasn't helpedQuote:
Originally Posted by Burney
Yes, although Brexit may inadvertently do South African cricket a favour on Kolpak.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luis Anaconda