30th Match - Pakistan v South Africa

[Howe_zat]

On Hasan Ali:

'To think two years ago he was the highest wicket taker in the Champion's Trophy.'
'Well, conditions are different here in England.'

Hmm.

 

[cnerd123]

Hasan Ali has just bowled crap tbh. Not a failure to adapt to conditions, just lacking consistency and rhythm.

 

[Borges]

Why are the Pakistan fans booing Tahir?

 

[91Jmay]

Some lovely shots there. Saffers pace bowling so poor today thus far.

 

[Howe_zat]

That's such a great piece of analysis on Rabada and de Kock communicating. I've seen so many tired bits of armchair 'look at their body language in the field' comments that I just sort of automatically dismiss them. That was like a mini presentation.

 

[mr_mister]

Babar Kohli on song

 

[Howe_zat]

Babar Kohli on song

Contrast that attempt at Layla.

 

[slippy888]

Should get 300 from here i think

 

[StephenZA]

That's such a great piece of analysis on Rabada and de Kock communicating. I've seen so many tired bits of armchair 'look at their body language in the field' comments that I just sort of automatically dismiss them. That was like a mini presentation.

That worries me about the problems within camp.... I just hope there is no long term repercussions for players like Rabada and QDK.

 

[slippy888]

That worries me about the problems within camp.... I just hope there is no long term repercussions for players like Rabada and QDK.

This tournament has been a embarrassment for South Africa this is there number 1 sport in South Africa and the failed miserably, you cant blame the players for getting emotional.

 

[Howe_zat]

That worries me about the problems within camp.... I just hope there is no long term repercussions for players like Rabada and QDK.

I mean it was a really sharp observation, but it's still the sort of thing that goes away immediately as soon as they're winning.

 

[StephenZA]

This tournament has been a embarrassment for South Africa this is there number 1 sport in South Africa and the failed miserably, you cant blame the players for getting emotional.

Not even close. it is possible number 4 or 5.

 

[91Jmay]

That looked like a monster. Must have gone so high

 

[StephenZA]

I mean it was a really sharp observation, but it's still the sort of thing that goes away immediately as soon as they're winning.

I hope that is just it.... I`m more worried about other outside problems and am just hoping that this is not a symptom of that. The ABdV incident and other things give me concern.

 

[Howe_zat]

Not even close. it is possible number 4 or 5.

I can't think of three sports ahead of it? Football and union probably are, what else d'you reckon?

 

[StephenZA]

If only Andile had showed this form in the last game....

 

[91Jmay]

Imad played some handy knocks a few years ago. A nice 30 odd off 20 would suit here. Lucky bowled great, properly good cricketer

 

[StephenZA]

I can't think of three sports ahead of it? Football and union probably are, what else d'you reckon?

Golf, athletics and swimming are possible ahead...

edit: and of course cycling.

 

[91Jmay]

Golf, athletics and swimming are possible ahead...

edit: and of course cycling.

Athletics is popular once every few years at best though realistically isn't it. How many kids in SA play golf?

 

[Howe_zat]

Golf, athletics and swimming are possible ahead...

The notion of golf being a major sport anywhere raises an eyebrow but I'll leave it there.

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Azam bringing his Test conversion rate into the world cup this summer.