*Official* Australia vs South Africa -2022/3

[Daemon]

That's a horrible shot.

 

[StephenZA]

Hmm I still don't know what they expect from Jansen at 7. There has been absolutely no indication that he should be there.

They obviously just don't Like Mulder... or any of the other quality batsmen sitting in SA. And of course there is always Rickeltons dodgy ankle.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Weak from jansen

 

[Bahseph]

The mindset behind the team balance is insane imo. I thought it was Boucher trying to be aggressive but now I am wondering whether it is an Elgar thing? SA have a bevy of quality quicks and a couple of quality spinners,so instead of trying to find batsman to give them something to bowl at,they constantly pick a batter short,as well as keep picking players who are clearly below Test class.

Zondo plays for the Dolphins in SA who I follow closely;he isn't even the third best batsman in that side! Should be no where near the Test team.

 

[StephenZA]

Weak from jansen

I am not blaming this on Jansen... its literally not what he should be asked to be doing. He is a fantastic bowler with some potential with the bat. Forcing him in at 7 to justify some sort of terrible selection policy is entirely on Elgar and the SA cricket administration.

 

[TT Boy]

Scary thing is this pitch is decent. There’s almost nothing in it for the quicks now.

 

[Burgey]

Really well set up by Starc there. Get him on the back dog around the wicket then pitching up for the edge

 

[Daemon]

Starc's been bowling really well since the WI series

 

[TT Boy]

If Jansen was Australian, he would be at 9 or 10 like Starc. Batting is that level.

 

[StephenZA]

The mindset behind the team balance is insane imo. I thought it was Bouncher trying to be aggressive but now I am wondering whether it is an Elgar thing? SA have a bevy of quality quicks and a couple of quality spinners,so instead of trying to find batsman to give them something to bowl at,they constantly pick a batter short,as well as keep picking players who are clearly below Test class.

Zondo plays for the Dolphins in SA who I follow closely;he isn't even the third best batsman in that side! Should be no where near the Test team.

About the only positive thing I can say is that the SA supporters are not surprised by any of it... this was as predictable both in selection and outcome as it could be.

 

[Bahseph]

If Jansen was Australian, he would be at 9 or 10 like Starc. Batting is that level.

I am starting to wonder if it is going to eventually effect his bowling output.

 

[Burgey]

Also, where is Makram? Presume he’s injured cos I can’t imagine him being omitted from this line up

 

[Burgey]

Starc's been bowling really well since the WI series

Yeah he’s actually been really good this summer tbh

 

[Bahseph]

Also, where is Makram? Presume he’s injured cos I can’t imagine him being omitted from this line up

Dropped. Had a poor run of it in Tests for a while but infinitely better than anyone in our top 7 on talent alone.

 

[Coronis]

Lovely

 

[Skyliner]

Great commentary team. Decent people with June to add just the right amount of Aussie larrikinism. Probably could drop Skull if anyone, although he is fairly astute when not clowning. This bunch are several cuts above the smirking strine of the oily Slater and Healey with the equally oily pommie git Nicholas.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Also, where is Makram? Presume he’s injured cos I can’t imagine him being omitted from this line up

Been in pretty dreadful form for a while

 

[Burgey]

Well bowled Lyon. Caught him on the crease

 

[StephenZA]

That is a pressure wicket because of what is happening at the other end. Pity for Verreynne .

 

[Daemon]

ah ****