***Official*** South Africa In Australia

[NUFAN]

This match just twists and turns. While South Africa remain heavily on top Ponting looks ready to set a big score which will undoubtedly turn the game to his favor. Though a draw is as good as a loss to the Aussie's if they want to win this series.

A draw is easily better than a lose.

If we win in Sydney and level the series 1-1, we retain the trophy. So much better than losing 2-1 or worse.

 

[Top_Cat]

If Ponting was to make a ton today it would be the third time he's made a century in each innings against South Africa, and the 9th century against them in total. Given they've had consistently the strongest fast bowling lineup around outside of Australia during Ponting's career, that's a pretty amazing statistic.

But he's still a failure in India!!!!!



And so on.

 

[Top_Cat]

I don't think a couple of dodgy experiences should be a deterrant if the system is going to result in more correct decisions being made which by far and away is the most important criteria for mine and technology certainly does allow for it although in no way does it guarantee foolproof decision making.

This, for me too.

I see Graeme Smith is, like Ponting, suffering from 3rd-slip-itis.

 

[silentstriker]

But he's still a failure in India!!!!!



And so on.

That's.....random.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

That's.....random.

No.....it's not.

 

[Vandrg]

Did you guys see a quick shot of the second storm to hit the Australian shores

 

[Top_Cat]

No.....it's not.

Whether by default or design, I thank the Lord Webmaster James (hallowed by thy name) that posts only have a 10-image limit.

 

[Top_Cat]

From Cricinfo;

39.4 Morkel to Ponting, FOUR, sublime shot from Ponting, swiveling to a ball thats not exactly that shot, connecting flush off the middle and depositing it flat over square leg

Smith immediately puts a fielder out there in the deep for such a shot

I guess they're not so different after all.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I guess they're not so different after all.

Whichever one's team is winning is the better captain by far. As soon as one of them loses a few, they're the worst captain in the world.

 

[silentstriker]

No.....it's not.

I don't see how it's relevant. The post was about how Ponting is one of the best players of pace in the world, which to my knowledge, no one has denied.

 

[silentstriker]

Whichever one's team is winning is the better captain by far. As soon as one of them loses a few, they're the worst captain in the world.

Agreed, though some people like Fleming have always been considered great despite a modest record, while Ponting has always been considered below the top level despite a superlative record.

Not by me, mind you, but that's certainly been the perception.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Haha how's Steyn there, wanna show any more dissent?

 

[Top_Cat]

Whichever one's team is winning is the better captain by far. As soon as one of them loses a few, they're the worst captain in the world.

Indeed. A recent pic of them in a pre-match press conference;

 

[silentstriker]

SA need a wicket soon, I feel. Ponting is starting to look very dangerous here, and could be good for a massive score.

 

[Top_Cat]

I don't see how it's relevant. The post was about how Ponting is one of the best players of pace in the world, which to my knowledge, no one has denied.

You've been away due to exams, yeah? Then you won't get it.

 

[silentstriker]

Fair enough? Another thread on that stuff?

 

[Top_Cat]

I see Ben Dorries' campaign to get Symonds out of the team has taken a new tack;

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24851815-23212,00.html

Australia must admit they got things terribly wrong and put their faith in Watson at the SCG this week. And give Symonds the time off he clearly needs to get his body right.

Haha, of course. Dorries has been concerned with Symonds' welfare all along. WAG.

 

[Top_Cat]

Fair enough? Another thread on that stuff?

Seriously, it ain't worth your time.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

**** me Clarkey, what the **** is wrong with you.

 

[James90]

That's about the first ball that Clarke has looked to play on the back foot.

I thought the game was slipping from South Africa with every half-chance they didn't take. Right back into the driver's seat now.