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***Official*** South Africa in India 2015
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Cabinet96
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Imagine if sport leagues like the Premier League just didn't give out a trophy to the side that finished 1st if it wasn't a really dominant ATG team. The number one side is the current best side in the world. It's not when a side reaches a random arbitrary level that is only occasionally achieved.
Xuhaib
International Coach
I thnk NZ atm has the most bases covered yes their spinner is not very good but he has shown the ability to close out games for his side when needed.
Furball
Evil Scotsman
I don't actually know the answer to this. The rankings say South Africa but IMO the rankings occasionally take time to catch up to reality when there's a changing of the guard. I don't think there's currently a stand out best team.
Xuhaib
International Coach
It sure is not a 70 A/O pitch
Furball
Evil Scotsman
Cabinet96
Hall of Fame Member
I think SA would still have to be considered the best. Remember they've also had injuries this series and key players are out of form. If they don't win against England I think that status can be reassessed.
Number 2 Pakistan are an interesting challenger though. Shame they haven't toured England or Australia for so long.
Number 2 Pakistan are an interesting challenger though. Shame they haven't toured England or Australia for so long.
AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
disagree
test cricketer
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Maybe amla's been found out, like trott
kykweer.proteas
International Debutant
Cant blame the pitch... Yes its tough... We just dont have the quality spinners to exploit it like india does...
That said our batting has been **** the guys look absolutely mortified facing spin, no confidence at all.
That said our batting has been **** the guys look absolutely mortified facing spin, no confidence at all.
Daemon
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best post
Xuhaib
International Coach
India, NZ and Aus has the most potential to break out off the pack. Most of their key players are close to their peak or yet to reach their peak. Sa i believe will go in a transition Pak will lose Misbah, Younis soon while Anderson might also be in his career's final phase.
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StephenZA
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This is the worst I`ve seen SA bat for awhile, it is also the worst batting display SA have played in India since readmission... but I`m not going to discard the SA batting line-up just because of this tour. Can the SA batsmen have batted better yes... will I judge the future of any of these SA batsmen on how they played on these pitches against Ashwin and co. No I would not, and neither will the SA selectors. If we perform poorly against Eng at home, that is another matter.
Our bowlers have performed well though and that is a good thing for SA cricket. Harmer has bowled well and Rabada is a real find.
Our bowlers have performed well though and that is a good thing for SA cricket. Harmer has bowled well and Rabada is a real find.
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Furball
Evil Scotsman
Give me this over the piece of **** that Nagpur served up in 2012. Worst pitch I've ever seen.