OverratedSanity
Request Your Custom Title Now!
Some questionable tactics tstl from QdK after getting the new ball.
-
Welcome to the Cricket Web forums, one of the biggest forums in the world dedicated to cricket.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join the Cricket Web community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
*Official* South Africa in Pakistan, 2021
- Thread starter trundler
- Start date
NotMcKenzie
International Debutant
The pronunciation of "Nortje" just makes me wonder why on earth the commentators are talking about a Nokia all the time.
Spark
Global Moderator
Yeah this is a bit strange to see. Their body language in the field is more like a team that's 130 behind, not 30 behind. It's not as if it's scorching weather either, looks quite pleasant really.
Well, I think he's phoning in his performance, so...
Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
It certainly makes me question Afrikaner orthography.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I just don't think the team is being run well. Across all levels, from selection to captaincy. And the problems at board level are well documented. But the general despondency is not good.
...to be honest it probably fits the mood of the country in general.
Spark
Global Moderator
Really does make me wonder what's going to happen in March. If there's any team this side should fire up against, it's us, but this is a pretty big gap to close on visible evidence...
Spark
Global Moderator
That's what's weird though. Their objective position on the scoreboard isn't that bad, but they're playing as if Pakistan have 350 on the board already.
QDK probably the biggest cause though. Captain sets the tone and fair to say he isn't exactly firing up his troops right now.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Quite a few actually... selection has been a problem for awhile.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
The problem is he has no real back-up and the batsmen have been no help at all for the bowlers.
NotMcKenzie
International Debutant
Speaking of drones, Haysman's back.
Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
SA have fallen apart here.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
He should not be captain. I did not mind at first for the LO, but it was clear he did not want or expect the captaincy for, particularly for the Tests, so you have to wonder what is going on in the back room that makes them choose him as captain.
Red_Ink_Squid
Global Moderator
Are there any alternative captaincy options for SA? (Elgar as a stop gap maybe?)
I know he's only recently got the gig but de Kock seems like a terrible fit for the role. I know people were joking before the match about how uncomfortable he looks while undertaking all the media duties that come with being captain, but he appears just as lost in the onfield stuff too. I can't imagine he enjoys it very much at all.
I know he's only recently got the gig but de Kock seems like a terrible fit for the role. I know people were joking before the match about how uncomfortable he looks while undertaking all the media duties that come with being captain, but he appears just as lost in the onfield stuff too. I can't imagine he enjoys it very much at all.