*Official* England in South Africa

[Jayzamann]

Does anyone call Bell "Sherm" except Shane Warne?

Pity Broad went down swinging so early. He was about to start something magical there

 

[Redbacks]

600 is a lead of 257,that'll do and getting 600 is a big moral boost for the next test too.

oops, read the scorecard wrong, thought england were on 576. Looks like we agree on the plan of attack

 

[Scaly piscine]

Quality. Absolute quality.

 

[GIMH]

@ the fielding and at Swanneh

 

[Jarquis]

I'm an absolute sucker for Ian Bell. Was a massive fan a while back, laregly because he looked so good but he did make runs as well. I think like the majority of people on hear, I just got fed up of how predictable he is and his apparent lackof any grit and determination, which is really apparent when he plays alongside someone like Collingwood. I just really hope this knock isn't another false dawn and that he can get some serious runs in situations he hasn't done before.
Don't get me wrong, this knock has been important but it's what he's known for. Would've been much more impressed by/hopefull for Ian Bell had he done this when we were 100/4. Just hope he can do that next time he's given the chance to.

 

[King Pietersen]

First sixer for Swanny. Been a nice over for Ntini's figures so far.

 

[Burgey]

No z, it's just that we are awesome.

When we win this series I think the world will have to accept us as the best team tbh. It's only fair.

Hell due to freeze over in January is it? If it does I will acknowledge England aren't complete ****

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Despite wanting us to thrash it about if this is to be the last we see of Ntini it is a shame to see him being flogged about like a club bowler.

 

[GIMH]

Watching Ntini gives me memories of Gillespie over here in 2005, a sad sight

 

[Scaly piscine]

I'd declare on the next wicket. If England end up needing another quick 100 they'd be better off getting them in the 4th innings than Anderson/Onions trying to get them.

 

[GIMH]

Yeah, agree, and that might (in theory) give us a bit more control over bad light if it comes to it late on tomorrow

 

[GIMH]

Might need to change my signature, Broad is only the 2nd best all-rounder since Freddie

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Watching Ntini gives me memories of Gillespie over here in 2005, a sad sight

It is very similar.A very good bowler past their best and powerless to stop the carnage.

I bet Ntini doesn't get a few years in county cricket though like Dizzy somehow wangled.

 

[Briony]

Might need to change my signature, Broad is only the 2nd best all-rounder since Freddie

Watson has him covered. Remember Swann is batting against a rubble which the Australians duly disposed of.

 

[Redbacks]

Watching Ntini gives me memories of Gillespie over here in 2005, a sad sight

Hopefully he makes a double this match then

 

[Jayzamann]

Watching Ntini gives me memories of Gillespie over here in 2005, a sad sight

Oh wow that triggers some megasad memories

Sort of like the way the Australian team of old used to take its toll on opposition captains, this England side takes its scalps in the form of bowlers

 

[Jarquis]

Might need to change my signature, Broad is only the 2nd best all-rounder since Freddie

Swanneh is soooooo awesome.
Swanneh.

 

[GIMH]

Watson has him covered. Remember Swann is batting against a rubble which the Australians duly disposed of.

Not entirely serious tbh

 

[Redbacks]

I bet Ntini doesn't get a few years in county cricket though like Dizzy somehow wangled.

He was the most reliable batsman for South Australia for a few years after 05

 

[GIMH]

Oh wow that triggers some megasad memories

Sort of like the way the Australian team of old used to take its toll on opposition captains, this England side takes its scalps in the form of bowlers

TBF Graeme Smith has finished off two England captains