***Official*** India in South Africa 2021-22

[Apex Predator]

Meanwhile Hangargekar was consistently bowling 90 mph in last U19 game. Seems like we will get our #8 soon & let go of Trundlers who can bat a bit. This guy tonks huuge sixes lower down the order.

 

[cricketsavant]

To lose with wickets in hand is pretty disgraceful against a SA bowling unit without Rabada and Nortje and an average batting line up at best.

 

[Apex Predator]

To lose with wickets in hand is pretty disgraceful against a SA bowling unit without Rabada and Nortje and an average batting line up at best.

Indian line up is worse.. Boovi Kumar trundling & bowling 125 kph pies in 2022. Kela Rahul captaining. Dravid picking up seniors. Everything is falling apart for India. 90's are back with a bang

 

[Heboric]

Is there an official rule regarding weather and being way to hot, just asking because of this predicted for tomorrow at Paarl:

[WEATHER WARNING] Potentially life-threatening heatwave coming this weekend

Spare a thought for Wellington, where temperatures will soar to 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

ewn.co.za

 

[cricketsavant]

Indian line up is worse.. Boovi Kumar trundling & bowling 125 kph pies in 2022. Kela Rahul captaining. Dravid picking up seniors. Everything is falling apart for India. 90's are back with a bang

Na, the indian team is much better but are playing less than the sum of their part. Likely due to backroom fighting.

 

[Spark]

Is there an official rule regarding weather and being way to hot, just asking because of this predicted for tomorrow at Paarl:

[WEATHER WARNING] Potentially life-threatening heatwave coming this weekend

Spare a thought for Wellington, where temperatures will soar to 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

ewn.co.za

I've never seen a previously scheduled cricket game being called off because it was too hot tbh. Probably one of the big things the game has going for it long term...

 

[Apex Predator]

Na, the indian team is much better but are playing less than the sum of their part. Likely due to backroom fighting.

Our ODI stats in bowling are worse than minnows... What are you talking about?
Shamsi Maharaj are light years ahead as spinners in LOIs compared to Ash Chahal. Pace attacks is even worse with Bumrah not at his beast in ODis since 2019 averaging over 100. Stop being delusional.

 

[karan_fromthestands]

Isn't age a criteria as well. Kuldeep is 4-5 years younger & we can hope that he will turn this around. Chahal ever since his mediocre debut vs Zim in 2015 is still same or worst leggie since 2019. He is now 30+. Guys like Bishnoi Markande R Chahar are in 20-22 years of age. I think selectors are bound to back younger talent soon. His fielding batting everything isn't international standard.

Yes, from long term POV they can invest in the younger leggies. But don't forget, spinners can go on till 37-38 easily, a couple of years more if they are careful with their fitness.

 

[Spark]

Yes, from long term POV they can invest in the younger leggies. But don't forget, spinners can go on till 37-38 easily, a couple of years more if they are careful with their fitness.

In Tests maybe but good luck carrying a 38 year old in the field. They'd be targeted all day.

Mind you, having watched Kuldeep Yadav "fielding" in the flesh, maybe it wouldn't be such a huge difference...

 

[Spikey]

I'm almost certain I heard about a heat rule change but might be restricted to CA domestic cricket (or another sport altogether!)

when all this sport ends I might chase it up

 

[cricketsavant]

Our ODI stats in bowling are worse than minnows... What are you talking about?
Shamsi Maharaj are light years ahead as spinners in LOIs compared to Ash Chahal. Pace attacks is even worse with Bumrah not at his beast in ODis since 2019 averaging over 100. Stop being delusional.

But in this context, look at who you're playing...South Africa, the worst ODI SA ever! Even Pakistan beat them and Pakistan are a middling ODI side these days.

 

[Spark]

it's the middle of a wc mid-cycle, how good everyone is doesn't actually matter

 

[StephenZA]

Is there an official rule regarding weather and being way to hot, just asking because of this predicted for tomorrow at Paarl:

[WEATHER WARNING] Potentially life-threatening heatwave coming this weekend

Spare a thought for Wellington, where temperatures will soar to 46 degrees Celsius on Saturday.

ewn.co.za

It would have to be pretty extreme... players tend to get more frequent drink breaks, and more leniency with regards to people coming on the field with water etc.

 

[Heboric]

It would have to be pretty extreme... players tend to get more frequent drink breaks, and more leniency with regards to people coming on the field with water etc.

Was it Clive Rice who wore that funky necklace back in the day to combat heat in India
I seem to remember , could be wrong

 

[Spark]

It would have to be pretty extreme... players tend to get more frequent drink breaks, and more leniency with regards to people coming on the field with water etc.

Can you imagine how much **** the players would cop if they decided to nix a game because of heat? "weak as piss, back in my day" etc etc.

The late Dean Jones would have never let them hear the end of it

 

[Flem274*]

Bumrah not at his beast in ODis since 2019 averaging over 100. Stop being delusional.

this must be like 5 games tops surely?

 

[morgieb]

I've never seen a previously scheduled cricket game being called off because it was too hot tbh. Probably one of the big things the game has going for it long term...

If they played the 2002 UAE series when it was 50+ degrees, it seems unlikely that there'll be any delays here.....

 

[OverratedSanity]

this must be like 5 games tops surely?

10.

 

[Flem274*]

10.

****ing hell, how? players can fluke enough wickets to keep their average below 100 in 10 games.

 

[Heboric]

If they played the 2002 UAE series when it was 50+ degrees, it seems unlikely that there'll be any delays here.....

Yikes 50+