SA v England & Wales
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221-4 ... this inning rests on Kallis's shoulders ... let's hope he can get 150-200 and then the inning can be saved.
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221-4 ... this inning rests on Kallis's shoulders ... let's hope he can get 150-200 and then the inning can be saved.[/quote]
He's looked very much in control so far mate.[/quote]
While I cannot stand him in ODIs due to his at times lethargic batting, he's just a fantastic test performer. He's 34 now I guess, but he can still contribute a lot to this team and give some valuable tips to the younger lads coming through.
I still struggle to like Smith ... He can hit the tons, as we've all seen, but he just rubs me off the wrong way. I still am 'pissed' at how he bombed Kluesner from the team way back when ...
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=37951.msg1015165#msg1015165 date=1260975599]
221-4 ... this inning rests on Kallis's shoulders ... let's hope he can get 150-200 and then the inning can be saved.[/quote]
He's looked very much in control so far mate.[/quote]
While I cannot stand him in ODIs due to his at times lethargic batting, he's just a fantastic test performer. He's 34 now I guess, but he can still contribute a lot to this team and give some valuable tips to the younger lads coming through.
I still struggle to like Smith ... He can hit the tons, as we've all seen, but he just rubs me off the wrong way. I still am 'pissed' at how he bombed Kluesner from the team way back when ...
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[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=37951.msg1015165#msg1015165 date=1260975599]
221-4 ... this inning rests on Kallis's shoulders ... let's hope he can get 150-200 and then the inning can be saved.[/quote]
He's looked very much in control so far mate.[/quote]
While I cannot stand him in ODIs due to his at times lethargic batting, he's just a fantastic test performer. He's 34 now I guess, but he can still contribute a lot to this team and give some valuable tips to the younger lads coming through.
I still struggle to like Smith ... He can hit the tons, as we've all seen, but he just rubs me off the wrong way. I still am 'pissed' at how he bombed Kluesner from the team way back when ...
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They were having a discussion earlier (Nasser and Co) as to why Kallis isn't really talked about in the same manner as Sachin, Lara and Ponting, even though he has an average that is equal to all of theirs. It pretty much came down to the fact that he never really dominates the opposing attacks. He has a great technique, but i must admit he does seem to always bat "steadily".
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=37951.msg1015177#msg1015177 date=1260977530]
[quote author=LeTallecWiz link=topic=37951.msg1015165#msg1015165 date=1260975599]
221-4 ... this inning rests on Kallis's shoulders ... let's hope he can get 150-200 and then the inning can be saved.[/quote]
He's looked very much in control so far mate.[/quote]
While I cannot stand him in ODIs due to his at times lethargic batting, he's just a fantastic test performer. He's 34 now I guess, but he can still contribute a lot to this team and give some valuable tips to the younger lads coming through.
I still struggle to like Smith ... He can hit the tons, as we've all seen, but he just rubs me off the wrong way. I still am 'pissed' at how he bombed Kluesner from the team way back when ...
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They were having a discussion earlier (Nasser and Co) as to why Kallis isn't really talked about in the same manner as Sachin, Lara and Ponting, even though he has an average that is equal to all of theirs. It pretty much came down to the fact that he never really dominates the opposing attacks. He has a great technique, but i must admit he does seem to always bat "steadily".
very interesting - i didn't realize he had such a high average. Very impressive. He's always been a 'quiet' character too it seems, and in the shadows of other South African stars ... Let it be, he's been a wonderful performer for us and it will be very very hard to replace him when he retires.
What a long, boring day of cricket ... SA all out for 418.
Cook is already out (though he should have been caught on Ntini's 4th ball) and England are 25-1 with 50 or so minutes left for the day. Get 2-3 more wickets and this test may have not be a draw.
Cook is already out (though he should have been caught on Ntini's 4th ball) and England are 25-1 with 50 or so minutes left for the day. Get 2-3 more wickets and this test may have not be a draw.
Spectacular tail wagging. England finish on a decent score. Game on.
Only fly in the ointment is we are lightweight on bowling having swapped one for a batter (who failed).
Only fly in the ointment is we are lightweight on bowling having swapped one for a batter (who failed).
England need 350+ on the last day to win. Strauss was out in the penultimate over ...
Nightwatchman gone, Anderson. 16 - 2
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Nightwatchman gone, Anderson. 16 - 2
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Trott is going to be a key I think - the guy seems to be one tough wicket ...
Nightwatchman gone, Anderson. 16 - 2
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Trott is going to be a key I think - the guy seems to be one tough wicket ...
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Nightwatchman gone, Anderson. 16 - 2
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Trott is going to be a key I think - the guy seems to be one tough wicket ...
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Yep he has reall impressed since coming into the side, Petersen really needs to stand up to the plate today.
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Nightwatchman gone, Anderson. 16 - 2
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Trott is going to be a key I think - the guy seems to be one tough wicket ...
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Yep he has reall impressed since coming into the side, Petersen really needs to stand up to the plate today.
Cook's gone ... big wicket ...
Can England win this? How many overs are left. 200 needed i think.
I doubt it, unless KP and the others decide to go for it like a ODI. Draw me thinks.
doesn't seem likely. Trott doesn't seem to have an 'attacking demeanor' in general and they'll not want to take a chance considering there's still 200 odd runs to go ... who knows though, i still think draw.
England are now 211-8 with some wonderful bowling from debutant De Wet.
2 more wickets to go (Collingwood & Swann at the crease, Onions still to go).
COME ON SOUTH AFRICA! 9 more overs ...
GET THIS WIN!
2 more wickets to go (Collingwood & Swann at the crease, Onions still to go).
COME ON SOUTH AFRICA! 9 more overs ...
GET THIS WIN!
Phew..... Drawn match get in onions.
🙁 Damnit, so close.
Oh well, good test nonetheless.
Oh well, good test nonetheless.
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🙁 Damnit, so close.
Oh well, good test nonetheless.
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Yeah it was.
It looked like a boring draw after day 2, but then it livened up with all results possible.
Looks like the SA's have found another decent seamer.
🙁 Damnit, so close.
Oh well, good test nonetheless.
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Yeah it was.
It looked like a boring draw after day 2, but then it livened up with all results possible.
Looks like the SA's have found another decent seamer.
De Wet seems a weeeee bit too simlar to Steyn ... but we need a replacement for Ntini ...
Does anyone know where we can find a young Allan Donald in South Africa? 40 Rands to the winner.
Does anyone know where we can find a young Allan Donald in South Africa? 40 Rands to the winner.
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If there is one about, hopefully the English selectors will tempt him over here 😉
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ha ha ... surely you lads have enough talented cricketers that you don't have to keep on coming over to Saffer land for more? 🙂
If there is one about, hopefully the English selectors will tempt him over here 😉
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ha ha ... surely you lads have enough talented cricketers that you don't have to keep on coming over to Saffer land for more? 🙂
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Lucky lucky England.
Well played Onions.
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& Wales.....
Its only England when they are doing shite hey?
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A draw away in SA is not shite.
You're quite right though, i should of course added "& Wales"
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Lucky lucky England.
Well played Onions.
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& Wales.....
Its only England when they are doing shite hey?
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A draw away in SA is not shite.
You're quite right though, i should of course added "& Wales"
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If there is one about, hopefully the English selectors will tempt him over here 😉
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ha ha ... surely you lads have enough talented cricketers that you don't have to keep on coming over to Saffer land for more? 🙂
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Well out of 3 best prospects (imo) that are coming through, one is a West Indian and one is another SA (+ Rashid). You just keep training them up and we'll add the finishing touches.
[quote author=Rafa4PM link=topic=37951.msg1018618#msg1018618 date=1261327142]
If there is one about, hopefully the English selectors will tempt him over here 😉
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ha ha ... surely you lads have enough talented cricketers that you don't have to keep on coming over to Saffer land for more? 🙂
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Well out of 3 best prospects (imo) that are coming through, one is a West Indian and one is another SA (+ Rashid). You just keep training them up and we'll add the finishing touches.
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