***Official*** Australia in South Africa + South Africa in Australia 2016/17

[Zinzan]

He's topped 150 several times already in this spell.

Fair enough, I've missed a few deliveries.

 

[Blocky]

I'm trying to think who Cook reminds me of as a stodgy Test opener.

He reminds me of Mathew Sinclair in terms of his (lacking) footwork, bat lift and the way he defends.

 

[Starfighter]

Just going over the top. And massive inside edge.

 

[SeamUp]

Rillee should have played.... but at least we know exactly who DeVillers is replacing. But who will open with Elgar?

Million dollar question.

AB opened most in FC cricket.

 

[StephenZA]

Good point from Tom Moody (SS commentary) that with 5 left handers in Aus top 7... Shamsi may be very effective.

 

[Red]

Chuck another slip in

 

[Zinzan]

Was about the post the same thing RH.

 

[StephenZA]

Million dollar question.

AB opened most in FC cricket.

???? Who Knows!.... got until end December to decide.

 

[Red]

Although maybe if Khawaja is at 3rd there's no real option for 4th!

 

[SeamUp]

A bit of nip, swing and tennis ball bounce.

Test cricket. Love it.

 

[Blocky]

Adelaide has turned into the WACA almost... bouncy, fast pitch - should be superb for batting once the ball stops moving.

 

[Zinzan]

So S African fans, would we expect a straight swap between Duminy and AB when the latter is fit, or will AB need to replace a non-coloured batsman?

 

[Red]

Warner is at mid off while Khawaja is in 3rd ?

 

[Blocky]

So S African fans, would we expect a straight swap between Duminy and AB when the latter is fit, or will AB need to replace a non-coloured batsman?

Wouldn't Cook fall out? AB or Amla to open.

 

[Starfighter]

Do the commentary pairs really have to cycle through this often? You never get used to anyone.

 

[Zinzan]

Wouldn't Cook fall out? AB or Amla to open.

Amla opening might be the ticket actually...

 

[OverratedSanity]

I'm trying to think who Cook reminds me of as a stodgy Test opener.

Akash Chopra imo

 

[Spark]

Not a great shot. Loose.

EDIT: Also not a huge fan of that catching technique from Khawaja, but eh he caught it

 

[Starfighter]

Yeah Warnie, you liking anyone is a wonderful argument against them picked.

Nice wicket.

 

[StephenZA]

Dammit... poor shot.