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The SA team has always been suited to ODI's because of so many good-allrounders in the team.FaaipDeOiad said:That's a harsh judgement on the talent of the South African team that Cronje worked with.
Not only did he have Donald and Pollock, he also had De Villiers and Kluesener, who were very good bowlers early in their careers. Throw in Brian McMillain and Kallis as all-rounders, both of whom were very good when Cronje had them. The batting was a little light at times, but really it wasn't a poor batting lineup, just average by international standards, with some top class players like Gary Kirsten. The bowling more than made up for it.
Cronje was definitely a good captain, but I think he had a strong team too, especially in ODIs.
Woolmer would have probably been a good captaincy candidate after brearley retired because there no one else really, after the ashes they recalled Fletcher who was well past his best and turned to Willis who was really unsuited for the job.
But then as it happened he first joined kerry packer's circus and then joined Boycott and others on a plane bound for South Africa which ended his career.