*Official* India in South Africa

[shankar]

If Munaf could regain fitness and form it would be terrific for India not just for the WC but potentially the England tour as well. Probably the biggest positive for India in this series.

This is his physical peak!

 

[Turbinator]

 

[shankar]

And his length is still a bit short for England.

So half-volleys are the way to go in England?

 

[Cevno]

This is his physical peak!

Pretty Much.

No way is he 27 also.

 

[shankar]

No way is he 27 also.

Looking at the way he walked up to receive his MOM award, I'd guess about 65.

 

[Cevno]

So half-volleys are the way to go in England?

If we are talking tests ,then fullish good length is always better in England.

Besides i don't think Munaf can handle the workload of a test match in any case. After the inital 10 /12 overs in a day ,the rest of his overs are pretty much useless.

And he is no impact bowler that can run through sides in those 10 to 12 overs.

 

[Dissector]

I would certainly put Munaf ahead of Ishant and would consider giving him a test in the West Indies to see how he does. Don't think he is ready yet but he could be an option if he continues to work on his fitness.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

i dont know mate those short balls were cunningly bowled munaf works to a plan at all times

Ah, from the Mitchell Johnson school of wicket-taking.

 

[Blaze 18]

I would certainly put Munaf ahead of Ishant and would consider giving him a test in the West Indies to see how he does. Don't think he is ready yet but he could be an option if he continues to work on his fitness.

Agree.

 

[morgieb]

Sounds like someone forgot to learn the Heimlich maneuverer....

 

[Jono]

Just woke up.

South Africa

 

[Jono]

Watching the highlights right now.

Arun Lal for once in his life was right. Why the hell did Graeme Smith take the powerplay when they needed 2.5 rpo with 6 wickets in hand? Could have just cruised to victory.

Plus they had a long tail. Risk was unncessary.

 

[Jono]

OMG @ the Johan Botha LBW decision

 

[Jono]

Munaf Patel's interview at the post match press conference

Talking about members of the crowd: "They are from my village. They come to hotel afterwards, so under pressure"

 

[Manee]

He loves his slower balls in ODIs, but it seems to work for him. Good luck to him and his weird ODI style.

 

[Bun]

Choke Africa

 

[Jono]

I've thought about it over a bowl of pasta.

Would drop Sachin for the rest of the series in punishment for running out Kohli.

Perhaps worth threatening his career in fact.

No one runs out Kohli without punishment. Not even Sachin.

South Africa v India, 2nd ODI: Sachin Tendulkar to return home | Cricket News | South Africa v India | ESPN Cricinfo

Called it.

Glad to see the Indian cricket team listens to me tbh.

 

[M0rphin3]

Munaf Patel's interview at the post match press conference

Talking about members of the crowd: "They are from my village. They come to hotel afterwards, so under pressure"

Wow.

 

[Chehtha]

It seems sachin has injured himself and is set to return home.

South Africa v India, 2nd ODI: Sachin Tendulkar to return home | Cricket News | South Africa v India | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[honestbharani]

Haha. We've mastered the art of the bitter/tragic/stoopid loss. So I'll stick around.

As for Albie being left out of the WC squad, I completely agree with the decision. He's appalling with the ball and a rumour with the bat.

Edit: Anyone else think cricinfo is in dire need of a sub-editor? Every article has glaring mistakes in it.

Nah mate.. I am sure you are the good sort.. We have had 2 or 3 though who only seem to show up to take shots at the other team and more stupidly, at the other team's supporters here and then disappear when their own team is given a beating...


Welcome to CW, btw You would love all the Kallis love here..