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

[ajdude]

I know, it is funny.

The atmosphere is similar to when we played Pakistan and the spot fixing story broke. Eerie for a test match with so many there.

after that there was only half a session left in the test wasn't there? still 2 days left here which makes it feel weird

 

[flibbertyjibber]

after that there was only half a session left in the test wasn't there? still 2 days left here which makes it feel weird

True, has a similar feel though as fans seem unsure what to do.

 

[Daemon]

after that there was only half a session left in the test wasn't there? still 2 days left here which makes it feel weird

Imagine how much worse it could be if the ball started reversing and SA were skittled, leaving Australia in a position to win this game.

 

[Top_Cat]

Can’t believe the comms are talking about a declaration. After all that’s come before, there’ll want to punish them. Saffers gonna keep batting until the lead is 500+.

**** ‘em. Grind them into the dirt.

 

[SeamUp]

Adrian Kuiper !!

Hit the English Rebels to pieces. One out the ground into the train tracks in 89/90 - There hasn't been a bigger 6 since at Newlands.

He hit 117 off 49 balls

 

[GRAB]

Can’t believe the comms are talking about a declaration. After all that’s come before, there’ll want to punish them. Saffers gonna keep batting until the lead is 500+.

**** ‘em. Grind them into the dirt.

Unless they can pile it on quickly, I don't think we should give Australia too short a time to grind out a draw... This pitch isn't deteriorating that much.

 

[GRAB]

Adrian Kuiper !!

Hit the English Rebels to pieces. One out the ground into the train tracks in 89/90 - There hasn't been a bigger 6 since at Newlands.

He hit 117 off 49 balls

And took Craig McDermott to the cleaners in an ODI!

 

[Top_Cat]

Unless they can pile it on quickly, I don't think we should give Australia too short a time to grind out a draw... This pitch isn't deteriorating that much.

Sure but I don’t think the Aussies are grinding out anything. No reason to declare before an hour prior to stumps.

 

[Top_Cat]

Haha, love how many old players out flying the flag today.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I like how Nicholas is talking about how great the supporters are in Melbourne to try and deflect from what is happening. Will need surgery to get his tongue from up the arse of Sutherland and co after this stint.

 

[SeamUp]

And took Craig McDermott to the cleaners in an ODI!

Yeah , loved the guy. Remember he was my grandmothers favourite player.

Think he even hit a huge 6 at Eden Gardens and the crowd stood up and applauded it was so massive.

 

[StephenZA]

Fun with Maharaj now....

Edit: Rabada pushed up the pecking order!

 

[Gnske]

You know, at several points today I've thought this especially through my own whinging on the conspiracy end of things. And now I'm convinced now that i've heard Jim Maxwell literally crying over this.

All this furore and anger over rubbing tape on a hard leather ball, it seems almost ridiculous.

 

[Dendarii]

Fun with Maharaj now....

Edit: Rabada pushed up the pecking order!

Interesting call. Rabada does seem to be the more responsible batsman, so his elevation does make sense, but if Maharaj comes off then he'll score quicker, which might be preferable given the match situation and the way De Kock and Philander have been going.

 

[SeamUp]

This often happens after somebody hacks your Twitter account apparently.

Moral of the story, keep tweeting ****. It may come in handy.

 

[SeamUp]

I want 430-50

Lyon has everything in his favour to pick up his 300th test wicket here

 

[StephenZA]

Keep them in the field for as long as necessary.... I want the crowd staring down on them, not hiding in their box. Still a series to win and another test to go, short turn around...... let the Aus team burn under the magnifying glass.

 

[SeamUp]

Keep them in the field for as long as necessary.... I want the crowd staring down on them, not hiding in their box. Still a series to win and another test to go, short turn around...... let the Aus team burn under the magnifying glass.

Lol what have you done with Stephen , TEC ?

 

[Furball]

after that there was only half a session left in the test wasn't there? still 2 days left here which makes it feel weird

I think there were 2 or 3 days left, Pakistan just capitulated.

 

[anaksr]

It was first time statement was a joke. C'mon coz they were caught they admitted it. Who know since how long they have been doing this without anyone doubting. I have my doubts abt their ashes victory although eng batsmen were horrible. Virat will saying I told you so. Long back during brain fade he told that Aussies were habitual offenders.#Truthprevails