Woodster
International Captain
SA finished on 291 all out, while England are 57-3, with Cook & Colly at the crease.
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*Official* England in South Africa
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Burgey
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Ta mate - with those two in, glad there's no Foxtel here
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
DWTA. The best batsman in this match scored a ton. I think even Smith v KP is pretty debatable.
Woodster
International Captain
Ta mate - with those two in, glad there's no Foxtel here
Can't imagine too many people will be dashing to their nearest TV screens to watch the partnership. However, it is a crucial one for England, Cook with the confidence of the ton in the last Test and Colly in good form. Will take a slow, scruffy 100 partnership though.
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
I started watching Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka as soon as Collingwood came out to bat. I actually don't mind watching Cook though.
Woodster
International Captain
Yes I appreciate his style to does not endear him to the neutrals. But to enjoy watching Colly bat you have to get past the fact you are not about to enjoy a free-flowing innings full of outrageous strokeplay, and focus more on the situation he is going in to and how he goes about repelling a buoyant attack, through thoughtful plans, playing within his limitations, and strong mental attributes. Not great TV ? Fair enough.
I do put him high on the list of Test players you would have a fairly large degree of confidence in when walking to the middle during what is either a mini-crisis or something more serious. As is the case, it may have the neutrals changing channels, but his importance is crucial in this type of position.
NUFAN
Y no Afghanistan flag
Oh without a doubt, I agree. I respect Collingwood, wish Australia had someone similar! That's why I changed the channel/live stream, I was pretty sure he'd last until lunch and I really wanted to watch Ashraful bat.
Sir Alex
Banned
I agree fully with this. KP does not belong in the same compartment as Kallis atleast as of now.
slowfinger
International Debutant
There was never a point where he was actually better than Kallis tbfh.
Burgey
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ITTBT, were I at home I'd be watching mate - don't mind seeing a tough grind for runs at all. would rather watch Colly over Cook tbh.
King Pietersen
International Captain
Moment of truth now then, can Ian Bell make runs under pressure? I'm going to bet on it being a no.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
Likewise.
Looking at how today's gone reinforces the view that we didn't make good enough use of conditions yesterday. And we're in deep ****e as a result.
popepouri
State Vice-Captain
Wow. Didn't know one inexperienced player could make that difference.
Briony
International Debutant
I see where Ntini says he still wants to play tests. Surely the attack is sharper without him.Wow. Didn't know one inexperienced player could make that difference.
wpdavid
Hall of Fame Member
wadr what was he supposed to say?
King Pietersen
International Captain
Why is Bell batting like a night-watchman? He never makes a significant score when he's playing like this, he needs to start pulling his shots out of the bag and start playing like he did in the last game. He's only setting himself up to get out just blocking everything.
