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The last time a spinner took a wicket on this ground was 2019. There's been over 100 wickets in between, all fast bowlers and a couple of run outs.
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***Official*** India in South Africa 2021-22
- Thread starter StephenZA
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karan_fromthestands
State Captain
Good stuff from Ash. He is very similar to Kumble, has that patience and perseverance and is a thinking bowler.
I think Ashwin is much more skilled but Harbhajan had this knack of pinning the opposition down once he got a sniff. Harbhajan was a different bowler altogether once he got one or two wickets. On the flip side, he would also get too impatient and bowl darts if he didn't get that early breakthrough.
Apex Predator
State Vice-Captain
Yep Bhajji could get those big hauls in when in rhythm. Ashwin takes lot of time to settle down & work on a batsman.
What don't you understand lol
Shri
Mr. Glass
this is a myth
it happened once in his career vs australia
dreadfully mediocre bowler usually who had a nice fluent action
bowler version of one of those eng batsmen you come across all the time who look great but do **** all actually
karan_fromthestands
State Captain
Yap, Ash is a lot more balanced though, and he is quick to analyse the pitch, he'll just look for damage control when there is nothing in it for him.
OverratedSanity
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I'd actually say lack of patience is ashwin's biggest drawback. Often resorts to trying way too much at times when he's not getting wickets instead of bowling his normal stuff.
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
Looks like Rain is going to affect play today, not sure how much
Apex Predator
State Vice-Captain
Hopefully the moisture in the wicket helps Indian bowlers. For once I hope rain helps us
cnerd123
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any birdcam footage?
centurymaker
Cricketer Of The Year
Seems like there might not be any play until at least 2nd session or worst case, no play at all.
And forecast for tomorrow is similar. But given the drainage, I am sure we will be able to get 40 overs over the two days.
And forecast for tomorrow is similar. But given the drainage, I am sure we will be able to get 40 overs over the two days.
karan_fromthestands
State Captain
He talks **** the whole time(worst sledger ever IMO), did the same in Aus as well, but that didn't affect his game.
I think the previous delivery kicked off out of nowhere, Pant probably wanted to mess around with Rabada's length. He was doing the same thing in England when there was too much swing on offer. It didn't come off so we are all complaining, but Pant always tries to pull off such stuff. He reversed Jofra for a six off a 140k delivery, he would have looked stupid if it would have cost him his wicket. It is what it is, I do feel he should get his eye in before trying anything crazy, but he doesn't have the technique to simply occupy the crease against proper swing/seam, attack is the best defence for him.
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karan_fromthestands
State Captain
Was thinking the same thing, would be a little unfair on Elgar who is playing a fine knock. The overcast conditions might negate the advantage batters have in the first hour after the heavy roller.
karan_fromthestands
State Captain
He doesn't do that anymore, does he?
StephenZA
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I really don't get 'thats Pant' excuses... I am fine with playing aggressive, or having a natural attacking game style. But running down the wicket on your 3rd ball against Rabada in the middle of a great spell is brain dead. Trying to get through the spell, taking 10 balls to get your eye in before taking a few liberties, that I`m fine with. But that shot was just an unintelligent hoick.
karan_fromthestands
State Captain
With Lyon you know what you get, with Bhajji it was on and off. Enjoyed watching Bhajji more, Lyon isn't as exciting but very reliable I feel.