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

[stephen]

I think Makram's wicket is the key for Australia. Get him early and expose the weaker middle order to the newer ball and we'll be in with a good chance of rolling SA cheaply.

If Makram gets in, watch out.

 

[Prince EWS]

Is steyn playing?

No.

Maybe the fourth Test but still probably not.

 

[StephenZA]

Is steyn playing?

Unfortunately not.... may e ready for 4th test but wouldn't be hopeful.

I think Makram's wicket is the key for Australia. Get him early and expose the weaker middle order to the newer ball and we'll be in with a good chance of rolling SA cheaply.

If Makram gets in, watch out.

Markram is one of those players that when he gets in tends to score big.... aggressive mindset, nice foil for Elgar. I still think these matches are all about the bowling units, Smith and ABdV.

 

[Bolo]

Tend to agree with this. Even if Smith and AB were not the best bats, I think the top order is going to get shredded too many times in this test to rely on an opening bat.

 

[Heboric]

Dont mind an Elgar special

Elgar seems to permanently have a five o clock shadow when he bats, even if he had shaved in the morning

 

[Stefan9]

.... and Bavuma recovered with a good chance of replacing de Bruyn.

Hmm Theunis really hasn't done enough to justify keeping his spot but should temba play with no cricket under his belt??

Personally I would rather be picking mulder to replace theunis at this stage.

 

[akilana]

Bavuma has done nothing to warrant a place in the side. He has been terrible. AB aside, nobody looked comfortable in the middle. Give De Bryun few more tests before moving on to next player.

 

[Chrish]

I am no technical expert but you can tell De Bryun has a massive issue with footwork. With Temba there is at least sign of potential. Neither long-term prospect though.

 

[harsh.ag]

Part of me wants to see de Bruyn at 3 and Amla at 5/6. It's the idiot part of me, but still.

 

[StephenZA]

Part of me wants to see de Bruyn at 3 and Amla at 5/6. It's the idiot part of me, but still.

Don't listen to the idiot.....

 

[Boris_Dog]

.... and Bavuma recovered with a good chance of replacing de Bruyn.

This is good news. I think Bavuma has the type of character we will need for the remainder of this series.

 

[Gob]

47 ao

 

[Boris_Dog]

This is good news. I think Bavuma has the type of character we will need for the remainder of this series.

And he doesn't have to duck to get under Star's bouncers.

 

[Heboric]

More than likely Bavuma will play, there is an article from You Know Who, who says the numbers arent adding up

 

[Boris_Dog]

Temba for deBruin and Morkel for Lungi.

 

[GRAB]

I would feel unpatriotic doing so, but I feel like there are good odds to be had for Rabada getting more censure and missing the fourth test... Maybe he will stare too hard and Steve Smith will fall over...

 

[GoodAreasShane]

Dale Steyn not in the Titans squad for the last Sunfoil series round, that pretty much rules him out for the 4th test too. Can't say I am even the slightest bit surprised.

 

[Arachnodouche]

...or disappointed. Great as he's been, there's something entirely underwhelming about people flattering to deceive to return from chronic ailments (Steyn) or general indecision (ABdV). I'm glad we get to see de Villiers again, but the will he-won't he phase never wins many admirers.

 

[Pup Clarke]

Don't really get the Steyn situation. If he's bowling in the nets (as he says he is) then why he has not played ANY form of cricket? Seemed to make an excuse about the impact on his front foot. Ok, but how can be bowl if that's the case?

 

[stephen]

Tbf he's talking about how his recovery times are longer after his spells.