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

[Gnske]

It was interesting to see some footage of Rabada back in the U19 days, he was bowling damn well but was generally fairly sedate in his wicket celebrations. One has to wonder if Faf du Plessis is actively encouraging this sort of attitude, seems like Rabada has gained far more aggression in a relatively short space of time.

Well he doesn't seem like a Mitch Johnson type, who seemed barely at any sort of ease with his on-field aggression.

He'll mellow over time, especially if he keeps missing out on matches.

 

[wpdavid]

It was interesting to see some footage of Rabada back in the U19 days, he was bowling damn well but was generally fairly sedate in his wicket celebrations. One has to wonder if Faf du Plessis is actively encouraging this sort of attitude, seems like Rabada has gained far more aggression in a relatively short space of time.

Even if FdP hasn't actively encouraged it, I'd question whether he's done enough to calm him down. Ultimately down to Rabada though, and he's got no-one but himself to blame if he does cop another ban. Shame, but maybe he'll eventually learn not to behave like a complete idiot.

 

[Woodster]

Even if FdP hasn't actively encouraged it, I'd question whether he's done enough to calm him down. Ultimately down to Rabada though, and he's got no-one but himself to blame if he does cop another ban. Shame, but maybe he'll eventually learn not to behave like a complete idiot.

Not always the case, mentioning no names....(David Warner )

 

[Gnske]

Not always the case, mentioning no names....(David Warner )

That's the key. If you say you're a changed man you never are. It's like hearing someone say they're not a drunkard, only drunkards say that.

 

[wpdavid]

Not always the case, mentioning no names....(David Warner )

True, but I don't think Warner's ever got himself banned for misbehaving during a match.
Actually I quite liked his comment during his comeback match in the 2013 series, something along the lines of getting out for taking a swing at Joe Root again, which showed a bit more self-awareness than he's sometimes given credit for.

 

[Dendarii]

It was interesting to see some footage of Rabada back in the U19 days, he was bowling damn well but was generally fairly sedate in his wicket celebrations. One has to wonder if Faf du Plessis is actively encouraging this sort of attitude, seems like Rabada has gained far more aggression in a relatively short space of time.

I wonder whether it's because Rabada's felt the need to step up in Steyn's absence to lead the attack and in doing so has gone a bit too far. I do hope someone can get him back in line as it's not good for the team to be constantly getting into trouble like this, not will it good for him to develop a reputation as it means that disciplinary decisions that could go either way, like this one, might end up going against him more often than not..

 

[Boris_Dog]

KG definitely has some ability with the bat. Some technical issues but easily fixed.

 

[Boris_Dog]

Hash could do with some luck.

 

[SeamUp]

Ravi ! Do one !

 

[Top_Cat]

Geez Ravi fired Amla awfully quickly there. Would have thought, y’know, a moment’s doubt about it being outside the line might have been recommended. Good bit of bowling, though.

 

[social]

Seriously lucky

 

[Gnske]

Some excellent lines here from Megamind

 

[shifty_eyes]

I thought Ravi was 3rd umpire for this game.

 

[SeamUp]

Geez Ravi fired Amla awfully quickly there. Would have thought, y’know, a moment’s doubt about it being outside the line might have been recommended. Good bit of bowling, though.

Considering Ravi giving absolutely nothing especially with 50/50s in the first test - it does make you wonder.

I thought Ravi was 3rd umpire for this game.

Gaffney is ill. Hopefully he makes a quick recovery for tomorrow.

 

[Top_Cat]

I thought Ravi was 3rd umpire for this game.

From the hastiness of that decision, so did he.

 

[Top_Cat]

Considering Ravi giving absolutely nothing especially with 50/50s in the first test - it does make you wonder.

Old fella’s had enough of our **** - the only option in the face of overwhelming odds is total defiance.

 

[shifty_eyes]

From the hastiness of that decision, so did he.

He tends to give more decisions in favor of Aus than SA for some reasons.

 

[Daemon]

Thread's a bit dead apart from discussing controversies which is weird because everyone seemed to want to move on to the cricket.

 

[Midwinter]

Is Lyon getting any turn ?

 

[shifty_eyes]

As bad as they may be for cricket but we all love controversies