Didn't see the highlights, but there were some truly awful hometown decisions in that series. Almost exclusively from the Pakistani umpire (Javed Akhtar, maybe?) rather than the English ump, it must be said. Can't recall if it was that test or the one before but there was a delivery from Gus that Kallis basically middled into his pads and he was sawn off.
Yep this one.
Watching this, you can't help but feel Paul Harris would be a far better option than Imran Tahir.
Should show the 2nd test, much better viewing.
It'll be interesting to see what the SA followers would like to see happen with that spinners slot. Once Tahir qualified for SA it seemed all there worries would be over in this department, finally they could select an attacking spinner, a spinner that can bowl a team out in the right conditions.
I think Harris would come into calculations a lot more if South Africa were only playing a four man attack. With Kallis (and to an extent Duminy) in the side they can afford to sacrifice some reliability and control from their spinner for something extra in terms of match-winning potential. If he's not bowling well or the situation of the game requires a more controlled approach then they can just reduce his overs with the other bowling options they have.
Many in Pakistan cricket circles believe Mr Javed Akhtar was with the books in this game.
Agree with the point he's more likely to be selected in a five-man attack rather than a four-man attack. I like the idea of having a match winning (if expensive) spinner in the ranks, and if they have bowlers such as Kallis and Philander who can play the restrictive/economical role if required to do so, then they can afford it. Just wonder whether they have that bowler in Tahir or whether Harris would be more effective in this side in his own way.
Last I heard, Tremmers was injured, possibly facing knee surgery and unlikely to play again this year
Just overlooked.
Just been reading, I went on holiday for a week and missed it. Gutted for the bloke,he would be in my side every time when fully fit, he just can't catch a break though and things were looking so positive for him when he came back from his back troubles.
Bit of both IMHO.
What he fails to do is firstly explain the reason he was in police custody, and secondly express his gratitude for my kindness in posting bail for him
Look, Tangy - As I said to you on the car ride home, I was merely a victim of circumstance.
