Stapel
International Regular
None of the old ball bowling looked really threatening.
But Tahir had Samaraweera dropped short to the slips, Chandimal dropped by De Lange and a few near edges.
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*Official* Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011/12
- Thread starter Daemon
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But Tahir had Samaraweera dropped short to the slips, Chandimal dropped by De Lange and a few near edges.
NasserFan207
International Vice-Captain
Seems like this has been the year of debut fifers
AlwaysProteas
U19 12th Man
Yeah playing a spinner against SL is just feeding to their strength. Might as well go all out pace battery.
Rasimione
U19 Captain
Marchant has really impressed me. He can get it up to 145 clicks from a few paces. Thats an impressive feat surely. Looking at our pace bowlers at domestic level, it seems there cupboard is almost full. Not many people know him but theres a young fella called Hardus Viljoen, bowls serious heat. In the next year or so he will be challenging for a spot.
SeamUp
International Coach
He was javelin thrower in his high school days.
But broke both his ankles as he was about to be called up to SA u19 cricket side a couple of years ago.
At least he has no previous record of back problems.
Hopefully his career won't be prematurely ended like two potential stars were for us in Brett Schultz and Mfuneko Ngam due to stress fractures in the past.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Haha AWTA. Sri Lanka's second best batsman at the moment and honestly has been for some time now.
AlwaysProteas
U19 12th Man
I don't think CSA was much too happy with two recent tests ending in 2.5 days, probably gave the dictum to last the match.
SeamUp
International Coach
Yeah, I looked at it in that way and that my have played a role. To me thats one of 3 options.
The other two,
Maybe, the SA brains trust could have also said that they may have not learned much if they bowled out SRL for nothing on a green-top again. Find out a bit out on Tahir when he has responsibility on his shoulders. Get some miles into Dale and Morne's legs who actually haven't played enough cricket for the time we are into the season.
Or
If the pitch did a bit like last year against India...it could also bring the teams closer together.
Ideally not much sideways movement then but PACE with the bounce would have been nice!!
AlwaysProteas
U19 12th Man
Interesting take. Would have been better for cricket all around though if our batsmen were tested on a green top, who need bit more practice against ball moving around if we're to be prepared for England next year.
SeamUp
International Coach
Most of our batsman play on the most difficult test surfaces ito facing swing/seam bowling for most of their career though.
Kepler Wessels says New Zealand are going to produce slow, grassy-top seamers for us so that series will be interesting. Think Vernon could be unplayable if he gets those.
Himannv
Hall of Fame Member
awta.
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Hey bois, there's a Big Bash match going on.
