*Official* Sri Lanka in South Africa 2020/21 Tests

[Bahseph]

Sipamla did well in the Supersport Series last year didn't he? Makes sense that he got chosen over Stuurman.

 

[StephenZA]

Sipamla did well in the Supersport Series last year didn't he? Makes sense that he got chosen over Stuurman.

Against my normal instincts I think Stuurman is a better replacement for the Philander type role. I suppose that with Mulder now in the team and playing Maharaj (like they always should) don't need a holding role as much.

I don't dislike Sipamla getting the nod, I just hope he is ready for it, like SeamUp talks about.

 

[Himannv]

I'm fully expecting a 215 ao

Followed by SL getting bundled out for 150.

 

[StephenZA]

Biggest change I would like to see is van Tonder in for Rassie or Bavuma.

 

[Gnske]

oh my god BETWAY is sponsoring this test series?

 

[Bahseph]

The highlights of that Perera innings was other-worldly. I doubt I will see another knock like that in my life time. The total set,the state of the innings,the opposition bowlers etc. Top notch.

 

[StephenZA]

oh my god BETWAY is sponsoring this test series?

Betway has become a primary sponsor of SA cricket...

 

[Bahseph]

Against my normal instincts I think Stuurman is a better replacement for the Philander type role. I suppose that with Mulder now in the team and playing Maharaj (like they always should) don't need a holding role as much.

I don't dislike Sipamla getting the nod, I just hope he is ready for it, like SeamUp talks about.

From what I've seen of him he looks to be a good line and length bowler. His change ups in LO cricket seem a little predictable but I like his action.

 

[StephenZA]

The highlights of that Perera innings was other-worldly. I doubt I will see another knock like that in my life time. The total set,the state of the innings,the opposition bowlers etc. Top notch.

You had to appreciate it even if it was a horrible reality check of SA cricket on so many levels.

 

[Bahseph]

Can any of our SL fans give us some insight into the debutant? I see he has some ODI caps but I can't recall seeing him play.

 

[Bahseph]

You had to appreciate it even if it was a horrible reality check of SA cricket on so many levels.

I find it really tough to get upset at Sri Lanka. Just love the cricketers they produce. I see my boy Angelo is injured agaaaaain.

 

[TT Boy]

Worst opening pair at home since readdmission?

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Worst opening pair at home since readdmission?

Worst home team since readmission?

Looks a very ordinary side this.

 

[TT Boy]

Sipamla did well in the Supersport Series last year didn't he? Makes sense that he got chosen over Stuurman.

I think having 3 Black Africans in the side was the deciding factor.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

I think having 3 Black Africans in the side was the deciding factor.

Harsh but fair.

 

[Bahseph]

Don't know when last I've seen a South African pace attack without a combined 50 wickets between the four of them.

 

[Dendarii]

Sipamla did well in the Supersport Series last year didn't he? Makes sense that he got chosen over Stuurman.

Stuurman apparently has a niggle, so wasn't available for selection. The only issue I have with Sipamla's selection is that he was added to the squad after Migael Pretorius, so that's a little tough on Pretorius for Sipamla to jump the queue.

But good that they've gone with Mulder rather than Dwaine Pretorius. I'm not entirely against the latter be chosen as the team's allrounder, but only if Mulder's not available as he's the better player and should become a stalwart of the South Africa side whereas Pretorius has only a few more years at best.

 

[Dendarii]

I think having 3 Black Africans in the side was the deciding factor.

Given that it seems that Stuurman wasn't available I think it was more four non-white players than three black players which was the criterion.

 

[Dendarii]

Don't know when last I've seen a South African pace attack without a combined 50 wickets between the four of them.

You're probably going to have to go back to readmission. This is definitely the least experienced fast bowling attack since then, although that was always going to be the case with Rabada unavailable.

 

[Bahseph]

Not sure why it wasn't Ngidi and Nortje to set the tone.