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didn't he go KolpakWhy no Harmer btw?
didn't he go KolpakWhy no Harmer btw?
I think he might play all the tests. With Mulder in the side they already have four seamers. So it's a question of how much more value a fifth seamer adds against having a spin option available.I doubt except Centurion Maharaj will play anywhere else.
Kolpaks don't exist anymore thanx to brexit. Olivier was also kolpak.didn't he go Kolpak
Could be an option. I am assuming they will opt for Rabada Nortje & Olivier as top 3 frontline quicks. In case Mulder plays which also means Maharaj will be in playing XI. Ngidi misses out by that combo.I think he might play all the tests. With Mulder in the side they already have four seamers. So it's a question of how much more value a fifth seamer adds against having a spin option available.
I don't like the argument that part-time spinners can be used should spin be needed. If spin is needed that means that the quicks aren't getting anything out of the wicket, so a specialist spinner is more likely to be able to produce something than someone who only turns his arm over every now and then. I'll accept a plan being to go with an all seam attack if it's thought that the wicket won't turn (although I would still lean towards playing a spinner just in case), but if spin is also part of that plan then it should really be the best spinner who plays.makram and elgar can throw some overs down if we need spin
The team balance won't be the same as it was then because one of those batsmen was an allrounder. That doesn't mean that playing seven batsmen is necessarily the wrong thing to do, just that the sides wouldn't be comparable.kyle as extra batsmen at 7 like we did in smiths time when ab kept wicket
I like it but we'll play 5 bowlers imo. Kohli always wants the extra optionSeries win won't be easy. Although I think we have a good shot at Centurion as it may not be a green top like last time. Siraj Shami & Bumrah have to play.. Ash as sole spinner. 4 bowlers & 7 batters can do the job.
Mayank
KL
Pujara
Kohli
Vihari
Iyer
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Ashwin
Siraj
Shami
Bumrah
Thing is we got Dravid in scheme of things as well & seems he holds a lot of power now than Kohli. It will be his call eventually. Kohli has played with 4 bowler strategy in Australia 2018. Without Jaddu or Sundar I think they will opt to beef up the batting. Tests in SA are unlikely to go into day 5. Fast scoring grounds with quick outfields & wickets fall in a heap. Vihari will roll his arm if required. Ashwin will bowl a lot in CenturionI like it but we'll play 5 bowlers imo. Kohli always wants the extra option
Thankfully somebody is willing to say it.Dropping Maharaj is just idiotic.
I think Lord is the 5th bowler who we'll rely on for runs here.Thing is we got Dravid in scheme of things as well & seems he holds a lot of power now than Kohli. It will be his call eventually. Kohli has played with 4 bowler strategy in Australia 2018. Without Jaddu or Sundar I think they will opt to beef up the batting. Tests in SA are unlikely to go into day 5. Fast scoring grounds with quick outfields & wickets fall in a heap. Vihari will roll his arm if required. Ashwin will bowl a lot in Centurion
QdK's going to miss at least one Test due to paternity leave.Ashwin vs QdK battle has the potential to be a decisive battle this series. Hopefully the rest of SA's lineup is bad enough that it becomes important.
You think they'll drop Iyer or Vihari for Lord in an overseas test.. Especially with Jaddu gone. Lord will play in Joburg when Ashwin doesn't plays. All pace attack like last time in Joburg.I think Lord is the 5th bowler who we'll rely on for runs here.
If wicket is spicey he doesnt offer enough runs batting 8 these days and with no turn makram can do a holding job if need done our batting is so frail it is not dropping he still our number 1 spinner and on the coast he will definetly play. Tactics!Thankfully somebody is willing to say it.
Thats why have Kyle in at 7 so when quinny goes, you bring maharaj back in and kyle is already in can just move up to 6 and mulder 7 and maharaj comes in at 8 or 9 vs rabadaQdK's going to miss at least one Test due to paternity leave.