***Official*** South Africa v West Indies

[BoyBrumby]

Blimey - is that the most made runs as captain?

Dunno for certain, but I'd guess Clive Lloyd. Most of his tests were as captain.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Dunno for certain, but I'd guess Clive Lloyd. Most of his tests were as captain.

It was stated above to be Allan Border I believe.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Just to continue the pattern:
That's 7x200 and 2x190 for Lara now.

And a 180. Not much significance in it though. I don't see why 196 should be considered so inferior to 200. It's only 4 more runs. It's a shame that stats have seemingly depreciated what really are class efforts by stating that 90s, 190s, etc. are less meaningful than 100s and 200s respectively. All the hard work is in that first 90/190 runs.

 

[BoyBrumby]

It was stated above to be Allan Border I believe.

Quite true. Serves me right for not paying attention properly.

Carry on.

 

[roseboy64]

Well Browne just dropped another catch. If you need experience there's Lara and Chanderpaul and Gayle, Sarwan and even Hinds. The catches he's taken are those that any wicket keeper worth his salt should take and his batting is nothing spectacular really. Sometimes he looks like he shouldn't even be playing FC cricket. He's not going to be around for the 2007 WC so get rid of him now. Either Dinesh Ramdin or Carlton Baugh should replace. It's just stupid to replace Jacobs who saw that it was time to hand over the gloves with someone who'll do same pretty soon I expect.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Well Browne just dropped another catch. If you need experience there's Lara and Chanderpaul and Gayle, Sarwan and even Hinds. The catches he's taken are those that any wicket keeper worth his salt should take and his batting is nothing spectacular really. Sometimes he looks like he shouldn't even be playing FC cricket. Either Dinesh Ramdin or Carlton Baugh should replace.

So you honestly believe Baugh is a better gloveman than Browne?

 

[roseboy64]

Not sure about that but he can't do any worse really. He's surely a better batsman that's certain.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Not sure about that but he can't do any worse really. He's surely a better batsman that's certain.

To be honest he's not really shown me anything at Test level to suggest that. Yes he had that one good innings in England, but he's been largely brainless at the crease. He needs to snap out Dwyane Smith syndrome first.

 

[roseboy64]

I still think we should give one of the two of Ramdin and Baugh a chance over Browne.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

I don't think Baugh is capable enough for Tests yet. I don't think Ramdin is ready either.

 

[aussie]

I'm not sure what they were calling him. The closest thing to what you said i'm thinking of but i don't think they called him that.

were you at sabina park on the first & last day of the test, because those were the days when i heard the blokes in the Headley stand saying it

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Smith just gets two fours (one of them edged through the vacant 3rd slip position), but South Africa trying their best to save the match. Some boring cricket to be honest. The West Indies may be bowling well, but surely not THIS well. 2.27 run rate for this current partnership. Kallis 27 off 103 and Smith 78 off 169.

They're doing the job though. A bit of luck admittedly, but getting it done...

 

[aussie]

well has one of te commentators just said SA might be playing this way because they respect that will be batting last on this pitch and want to make sure they bat well in this innings and put up a big 1st innings score,

How come you are not at the ground liam

 

[Neil Pickup]

To be honest he's not really shown me anything at Test level to suggest that. Yes he had that one good innings in England, but he's been largely brainless at the crease. He needs to snap out Dwyane Smith syndrome first.

Had some short-ball issues too, IIRC.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Muscle pains - back and abdominal region.
Also, I had a class this morning and didn't figure I'd want to go for half a day.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Had some short-ball issues too, IIRC.

He didn't really have any issues with them. He was just too brainless to do anything than dab harmless short balls to slip.

 

[Neil Pickup]

He didn't really have any issues with them. He was just too brainless to do anything than dab harmless short balls to slip.

They're issues.

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Sarwan drops a simple catch off Kallis. Kallis to score a big hundred now.

I'm so thrilled to have Mr. Sarwan back in the team. Clearly he's focussed and values his place, as he's shown in abundance so far.

 

[aussie]

Muscle pains - back and abdominal region.
Also, I had a class this morning and didn't figure I'd want to go for half a day.

hahaha ok mate

 

[aussie]

Sarwan drops a simple catch off Kallis. Kallis to score a big hundred now.

I'm so thrilled to have Mr. Sarwan back in the team. Clearly he's focussed and values his place, as he's shown in abundance so far.

well sarwan hasn't had a great return hasn't he