***Official*** Australia in South Africa 2018

[Tom Flint]

Yeah while Clarke is a far better tactician and seemed to be better in keeping his emotions in check, Smith's side seem to be a lot more adaptable and understand that you can't just play one way. Since the Hobart debacle two years ago I think we've been the best team in the world, and it's all come down to understanding that batting requires different skillsets depending on the condition.

Am pretty sure India has been the best team in the last 2 years actually

 

[SeamUp]

Ngidi bowling within himself oddly.

1 of 3 seamers now but do what you good at and get into the game.

 

[morgieb]

Am pretty sure India has been the best team in the last 2 years actually

Ehh....I don't think they could go to Australia and push us as hard as we did over there. Though 18 months is more accurate given 2 years includes that 5 Test losing streak.

It's my opinion anyway so meh.

 

[GotSpin]

Warner looks so good now

 

[91Jmay]

I hope Warner isn't too emotionally damaged to be batting today. I am glad we have had his arbitration on what is acceptable sledging.

So far we've got:
Sledging Bairstow about his Dad: Acceptable
Telling people speaking in different languages to speak English: Acceptable

Reminding him that his wife doesn't mind De Kock: Beyond the pale.

A risible, prick of a man.

 

[morgieb]

I hope Warner isn't too emotionally damaged to be batting today. I am glad we have had his arbitration on what is acceptable sledging.

So far we've got:
Sledging Bairstow about his Dad: Acceptable
Telling people speaking in different languages to speak English: Acceptable

Reminding him that his wife doesn't mind De Kock: Beyond the pale.

A risible, prick of a man.

Source on the first?

 

[Fuller Pilch]

I personally think they should've both been banned for a match for bringing the game into disrepute.

 

[GotSpin]

SA should bring back Philander back on here

 

[Heboric]

Come on get these lucky ****s out.

I havent seen that many edges in my life

 

[Daemon]

3 edges for four in the span of 5 minutes must be so utterly demoralising

 

[Burgey]

Am pretty sure India has been the best team in the last 2 years actually

Have barely played away tbh. Will get rolled 3-0 or 4-0 here. The wheel is forever

 

[Fuller Pilch]

It was less than 2 years ago that the Aussies got absolutely destroyed in Sri Lanka

 

[sunilz]

Have barely played away tbh. Will get rolled 3-0 or 4-0 here. The wheel is forever

Defeated SL 3-0 away . Didn't manage to loose to Bangladesh away. You do have massive selective memory

 

[SeamUp]

Shut up Haysman. Go find Stanford and work for him again.

 

[morgieb]

It was less than 2 years ago that the Aussies got absolutely destroyed in Sri Lanka

That was before the Hobart debacle tbf.

 

[SeamUp]

What did Zimbabwe do to earn their 1 test point from 14 tests?

 

[sunilz]

Number of century scored by Ponting in 16 years in Asia =4
Number of century scored by Kohli in 2014-15 AUS tour =4

 

[morgieb]

What did Zimbabwe do to earn their 1 test point from 14 tests?

Drew with West Indies didn't they?

 

[sunilz]

That was before the Hobart debacle tbf.

Bangladesh tour. Remember it.

 

[Bolo]

Number of century scored by Ponting in 16 years in Asia =4
Number of century scored by Kohli in 2014-15 AUS tour =4

Can we add in Tendulkar for comparison? I feel like this thread is struggling to maintain relevance in his absence.