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***Official*** Australia in South Africa + South Africa in Australia 2016/17
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AndyZaltzHair
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They are bowling voges and lyon and marsh
anil1405
International Captain
Classic Philandering.
AndyZaltzHair
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Australia so flat that cant even pick the maharaj guy as if they want SA to bat forever. No real effort to finish off the tail. Pretty poor
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Sheesh, and this morning people were saying the Nine commentary was a lot better so far this test.
After listening to that Warne and Taylor session, I feel like I've been in the field for 160 overs as well.
After listening to that Warne and Taylor session, I feel like I've been in the field for 160 overs as well.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
They've been on the field from Day 2 now. Starc and Hazelwood have bowled over 60 overs between themselves. Not saying they will break down but it is tiring them down for sure.
It was punishing, I think I lost some hair during that session
Howe_zat
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Later, they will have a go at them for not batting to win.
Lol definitely can see this happening. Key words will be #lackofintent #backyourself #playyournaturalgame #putawaythebadballs #defensivemindset etc.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
C9 commentators laying into an opposition captain for not playing the "Aussie way" when they are the ones dominating the game. The complete lack of self awareness is incredible for me.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
Slats had Hogg for 17 test matches 
That tells you a lot about C9's fact checking team
That tells you a lot about C9's fact checking team
TheJediBrah
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You don't think they have a point though?
If they declare now, fair enough, but if they bat much longer it's incomprehensibly defensive cricket IMO, even though they are short a bowler.
Black_Warrior
Cricketer Of The Year
There are different ways of playing the game..and it's a reflection of one's personality and approach and what works for one.
My inclination is more towards a cautious approach, where I want to first eradicate any chance of a defeat, then I want a solid cushion to compensate for the fact that I lost my main strike bowler, and then I want to keep the opposition on the field for as long as possible, firstly to tire out their batsmen especially Smith and Warner, and also their fast bowlers for the rest of the series.
Now this might not be everyone's cup of tea, and that's fine. C9 commentators are obviously the more daredevil type and want to play 'aggressive' cricket. This is fine. Ultimately the key is to win the game and people will do what they think will help them achieve that. For me, if I can rule out 1 result out of the 3 possible, I have gone a long way in achieving that.
OverratedSanity
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The only and I mean only downside to SA delaying their declaration is that their primary strike bowler has been batting in the sun for hours. Philander should just stay in the dressing room after lunch and let Rabada have a slog.