***Official*** Australia in South Africa

[Stapel]

Nothing in their batting. If anything Tahir is a fraction better there.

If they really want to go for the 'package' they should pick Botha, but Tahir fits the side a lot better IMO especially now that Philander is in there.

I most defenitely think Botha should have gotten a few more chances!

 

[Furball]

I most defenitely think Botha should have gotten a few more chances!

No.

 

[Howe_zat]

I most defenitely think Botha should have gotten a few more chances!

...

No.

 

[Pothas]

Cork hating on Hughes again.

Has decided Ponting 'is back to his best though'

 

[Jacknife]

Cork hating on Hughes again.

Has decided Ponting 'is back to his best though'

The man speaks complete nonsense.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

The man speaks complete nonsense.

Alwyas has. He should stick to ice skating.

 

[Jarquis]

I'm pretty surprised Cummins has actually batted ahead of Lyon in this match. I know Cummins does fancy himself a bit of a batsman but Lyon's actually played some pretty useful knocks across both formats in his short career. I suppose it's fitting that what the blokes have actually achieved in getting here should be ignored when comparing Cummins and Lyon...

 

[Stapel]

No.

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No.

I see. Good arguements .

But why? I've never been impressed too much by Harris. Botha has done reasonably well in the 5 Tests he's played.

 

[NasserFan207]

Congrats Australia.

So angry I missed the finish.

 

[Furball]

I see. Good arguements .

But why? I've never been impressed too much by Harris. Botha has done reasonably well in the 5 Tests he's played.

The less I have to see of his face and his "bowling" the better tbh.

 

[keeper]

Great match.

Shameless bump time for this...

https://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/testingtimes

Is it perverse or harsh to think how a great win could set the Aussies back if kit means they hang on too long to Ponting, Haddin and Johnson?

 

[Cabinet96]

Think there's a few people here who need to clean egg of their faces.

What a match. And just when you are getting ready for the 3rd test you remember it's a 2 test series. **** you organisers.

 

[Ikki]

Philander obviously MOS although Amla obviously was the best bat obviously.

Reminds me of Johnson, obviously.

 

[Guido Hatzis]

its funny how S.A. have the no.1 bowler (steyn). no.1 allrounder (kallis). two of the top ranked batsmen (kallis, amla) and possibly the no.1 fielding team going around yet theyve won only 1 of their last 7 series. This is supposed to be the no.2 team in the world?? this chokers tag suits them perfectly

 

[Teja.]

India climb up to second in the test rankings and it's only fair considering SA never actually brings the results to the table.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

India climb up to second in the test rankings and it's only fair considering SA never actually brings the results to the table.

Like India did in England you mean?

 

[CricAddict]

Like India did in England you mean?

Yes. There was a result in that series.

 

[Teja.]

Like India did in England you mean?

Er, India and SA drew against each other home and away. SA has been drawing series after series at home while India has been winning them. A fine example being vs Oz.

While I agree SA are the superior XI, India, in a ranking system influenced purely by results, should definitely be ahead considering the home results it has had compared to the endless torrent of draws by SA.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I take it if WI win the last test then India drop back to 3rd, if not India remain 2nd above SA.

 

[keeper]

its funny how S.A. have the no.1 bowler (steyn). no.1 allrounder (kallis). two of the top ranked batsmen (kallis, amla) and possibly the no.1 fielding team going around yet theyve won only 1 of their last 7 series. This is supposed to be the no.2 team in the world?? this chokers tag suits them perfectly

What's the meaning of your location?