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South Africa team selection
- Thread starter StephenZA
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Heboric
International Debutant
I only "watched bits" of the last game and chasing anything over 220 would have been difficult
Marius
International Debutant
Kwena Maphaka, who turned 17 two months ago called up to the SA A squad.
Bold selection but let's hope he gets the support and mentoring he needs.
From the clips I've seen of him on social media the kid has gas, going to be unplayable when he's filled out at 22/23.
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Bold selection but let's hope he gets the support and mentoring he needs.
From the clips I've seen of him on social media the kid has gas, going to be unplayable when he's filled out at 22/23.
17-year-old Kwena Maphaka reaps rewards with SA A call-up
The first time the world was introduced to Kwena Maphaka was during the 2022 Under-19 World Cup that was staged in the West Indies, where a 15-year-old Maphaka showcased his skills.
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Starfighter
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Bowling action is not built for longevity.
Bahseph
International Debutant
I still don't see what Muthusamy's role would be in the ODI setup. He isn't a hitter at 7,but is definitely a better batsman than Fortuin. And their bowling in LO games is about the same. Nice to see Stubbs play some controlled knocks.
Edit: Coetzee definitely has X factor. (Although J hate the term).
Edit: Coetzee definitely has X factor. (Although J hate the term).
Kenneth Viljoen
International Regular
Time will tell..I remember having high hopes for Mfuneko Ngam and Monde Zondeki , but injuries ruined their careers
Marius
International Debutant
KG had been playing pro cricket for a year and a half before he got called up for SA, Mphaka is still in school, think we've never been close to this bold with anyone.
Marius
International Debutant
Was Zondeki's career ruined by injury? He still played for years after his last game for the Proteas - I just think he wasn't quite international quality.
Ngam and Brett Schultz are the two real 'what might have beens' of SA fast bowling, especially Ngam.
Kenneth Viljoen
International Regular
You can play cricket for years and still not be the player you were supposed to be because of injuries..
Zondeki retired from the game at 31 , before his injuries he had genuine pace 140-145 then after all the back troubles he was around 135 kph not the same player..A bit like Simon Jones with England ..He played domestic cricket for a decent amount of years after his last England game but not the same player he was after his injury problem .
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
SL-A vs SA-A Cricket Scorecard, 1st unofficial Test at Kandy, June 12 - 14, 2023
Get cricket scorecard of 1st unofficial Test, SL-A vs SA-A, South Africa A in Sri Lanka 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium dated June 12 - 14, 2023.
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The most interesting thing about the score card is Kwena Maphaka playing... looks a prospect. How many left arm'ers can SA team contain?
Kenneth Viljoen
International Regular
Only 17 years old and playing at such a high level ..SL-A vs SA-A Cricket Scorecard, 1st unofficial Test at Kandy, June 12 - 14, 2023
Get cricket scorecard of 1st unofficial Test, SL-A vs SA-A, South Africa A in Sri Lanka 2023 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium dated June 12 - 14, 2023.
The most interesting thing about the score card is Kwena Maphaka playing... looks a prospect. How many left arm'ers can SA team contain?
Dendarii
International Debutant
His selection surprised me. Usually when someone comes into a squad they're there as a replacement, and I thought maybe he'd get a go in the second match if the intention was to give everyone a go on the tour. I didn't expect him to come in for the first match.
Dendarii
International Debutant
He played in the U19 World Cup when he was 15, so they must really rate him.
Dendarii
International Debutant
Make it seven, along with one for Stubbs. This could get nasty when we bat.Oh dear the signs are not looking good if one sees a SA spinner taking 4 wickets on the first day in Sri Lanka
Heboric
International Debutant
Yep
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Its a tough tour for an A team... its why we need more of these tours so the players are better prepared when called to Test level. Domestic is not good enough for that anymore.