*Official* England in South Africa Thread

[Mr Casson]

My kiss of death strikes again...........

It was a blessing in disguise.

 

[twctopcat]

is lewis a swing bowler?

Of what i've seen of him he can definitely get some great shape with the new ball. Spell that sticks in my memory was the c&g final last year when he took out worcestershire 2,3 and 4 batsmen in a couple of overs with a perfect opening spell. I just hope for more of the same.

 

[wpdavid]

Of what i've seen of him he (Lewis) can definitely get some great shape with the new ball. Spell that sticks in my memory was the c&g final last year when he took out worcestershire 2,3 and 4 batsmen in a couple of overs with a perfect opening spell. I just hope for more of the same.

What sort of conditions are expected at Centurion Park?

 

[twctopcat]

Hmmm harmy bowling, 7-12 if you please sir.

 

[Mr Casson]

Hmmm harmy bowling, 7-12 if you please sir.

Apart from one or two balls, that was a pretty decent over; I hope it's a sign.

 

[TazzX]

Smith not allowed to bat at all?

 

[Mr Casson]

Smith not allowed to bat at all?

Unless you know something I don't, it's just because of the amount of time he spent off the field.

 

[TazzX]

Sorry the coverage on this side of the world is pretty bad so not to sure whats going on. I just know he was off for a long time yesterday.

 

[twctopcat]

Apart from one or two balls, that was a pretty decent over; I hope it's a sign.

Let's hope thats an improvement on the usual 4 or 5 balls then eh?

 

[twctopcat]

I don't know what to think about tres anymore. His technique is so questionable then he goes and does this stupidly, beautifully, wonderful innings. Brilliant.

 

[Pratters]

Sorry the coverage on this side of the world is pretty bad so not to sure whats going on. I just know he was off for a long time yesterday.

During catching practice, he got a ball hit hard straight on his temple. Did not know where he was for a good hour according to Lloyd in commentary.

But he was courageous enough to go on to field. I guess he would do the same while batting.

Also, Ray Jennings does have some hard practise sessions.

 

[Pratters]

I don't know what to think about tres anymore. His technique is so questionable then he goes and does this stupidly, beautifully, wonderful innings. Brilliant.

They were showing in the first inning that his average abroad is in the early 30 while in home its in the early 50s. Obviously the away average will improve now but such a disparity is unexplainable.

Trescothic has always looked an average batsman but makes some runs which come off from the blue to shut every one.

 

[FaaipDeOiad]

Let's hope South Africa give it a go. Should be a wonderful finish.

 

[wpdavid]

Let's hope South Africa give it a go. Should be a wonderful finish.

Strewth, I'd be amazed if they did. 325 in a full day would be interesting, but in 68 overs on a Day 5 track with no fielding or bowling restrictions would be quite something. Not that England will bowl anything like 68 overs if they get worried.

 

[wpdavid]

I don't know what to think about tres anymore. His technique is so questionable then he goes and does this stupidly, beautifully, wonderful innings. Brilliant.

Has he ever played a better innings for us? It really was great knock.

 

[andyc]

personally im a bit annoyed that england didnt declare a bit earlier. i can understand that they dont want south africa to win, and by all means a team can be bowled out in 60 odd overs, but i would have liked to see an interesting finish, rather than making south africa play for a draw.

 

[Pratters]

personally im a bit annoyed that england didnt declare a bit earlier. i can understand that they dont want south africa to win, and by all means a team can be bowled out in 60 odd overs, but i would have liked to see an interesting finish, rather than making south africa play for a draw.

Declaring later also reduces England's chance of winning. They not only get to bowl lesser overs, they dont get wickets they could have had South Africa gone for the target. Now this match is likely to end in a draw. To have a chance of winning, you have to give the other team a sniffer too in such situations.

 

[twctopcat]

The hoggmeister strikes again.

 

[Scaly piscine]

The hoggmeister strikes again.

and again and again...

 

[Mr Casson]

HOGGARD!!! YOU BLOODY CHAMPION!!! What bowling this is!! Not even Jones could stop Hoggard taking Kallis first ball!!!


OMG this is cricket!!