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

[Swervy]

it would be so funny if SA were to lose by an innings here

 

[Richard]

No, it wouldn't. And mercifully, it hasn't happened.
Something else, rather bizarre, has, though, with Hinds and Smith.

 

[Link]

8 hundreds in two innings, this is getting beyond a joke. The last time a match was played here there were five hundreds and an 88. Also some bloke scored 400

 

[Langeveldt]

Great going boys, Neller, AB, Smith and Makhaya in particular.. 2-0 is a good feeling, even if it is against a weak WI side.. What a disgraceful pitch the ARG continues to be though! So boring..

Oh, and get well soon Nicko, irregular breathing doesn't sound nice..

 

[marc71178]

Golden-arm Boucher does the trick! Bravo goes for 107. Spoons a wide long-hop to cover!

Funny how he was used ahead of Gibbs!

 

[marc71178]

No, it wouldn't.

Yes, it would've been - some people actually watch the game to enjoy themselves.

 

[Link]

little enjoyment was gained through watching that match. the little part comes from Smith's hundred and Gayles one....... well only the first one

 

[marc71178]

But can you honestly say you'd have not found it funny if WI had rolled SA over to win by an innings?

 

[Link]

of course, i would not be able to keep myself in check. But the liverpool situation will hinder this

 

[Langeveldt]

Funny how he was used ahead of Gibbs!

With good reason as well.. Well bowled Mark, as for AB!!

 

[Somerset]

Golden-arm Boucher does the trick! Bravo goes for 107. Spoons a wide long-hop to cover!

All 11 players bowling in a test innings; that can't have happened too many times! I bet 2 wicket keepers taking wickets in the same test innings must be a first too!

Even worse though - to think that Boucher and de Villiers bagged three between them yet Pollock, Ntini, Kallis and Boje finished with one!

Anyway, I can't have imagined the wicket keeping statistic occuring ever before, probably all eleven have bowled in a test innings though.

 

[marc71178]

The 2 keeper thing has happened before - 1884, when Lyttelton took off the pads then wrapped up the tail with 4-19.

He switched with WG Grace.

 

[social]

Bob Cowper also deserves a mention in this discussion.

Bob Cowper was an extremely fine player - substantially better than Gayle - who retired early for business reasons. His achievements are even more noteworthy when you consider he was one of the last true part-timers.

He does, however, warrant discussion in terms of richest test cricketers

 

[Craig]

you missed out a couple of names -jayasuriya for one whos now the worst player to get past 312.

I'm surprised you didn't give the nod to Sehwag, your not his biggest fan, and I saw that pitch, you and I probably would made a few on that wicket. Plus the catching, it was worse then pathetic.

 

[Craig]

As per usual when a dead rubber situation comes up, the West Indies players finally decide to play well, or maybe when the groundstaff decide to produce a wicket that even Neil would get to double figures on . I'm glad I didn't watch the Test, I think I would have been bored to sleep.

 

[honestbharani]

This match has been very similar to the test in 2002 at the ARG. India made 500 odd and then West Indies made truckloads of runs too... All 11 Indian players had a bowl too..... Even Laxman got a wicket, I think....

 

[roseboy64]

Then HOPE the pitch crumbles, Windies plays poor shots and they get the wickets in the last inning in around 90-100 overs.

I don't think we'll ever see the ARG pitch crumble. One of the ground staff said that it would most likely last for at least 16 days this one.

 

[roseboy64]

Oh well it was good to see Bravo getting his first century despite the pitch and some doubts about the decisions. Maybe it'll give him some confidence in his batting now. Too bad for Deonarine and Hinds. Lara..... well, you've already had fun at the ARG.

 

[Jono]

I'm surprised you didn't give the nod to Sehwag, your not his biggest fan, and I saw that pitch, you and I probably would made a few on that wicket. Plus the catching, it was worse then pathetic.

tooextracool is actually a big fan of Sehwag I believe. Its Richard who claims he's just 'lucky' and doesn't deserve his average, despite his immense form as of late.

 

[marc71178]

It's like McGrath though Jono - he doesn't deserve it either!