*Official* Sri Lanka in South Africa 2011/12

[Nomanculture]

I don't know exactly to what extent the quotas are being enforced at the moment, but Petersen and Prince are both coloured, so it won't be a problem. I'd like to see Petersen get another shot as well, but am happy with Rudolph getting a longer run first.

Didn't know Petersen was a 'colored' player. Then there won't be any problem.

 

[Migara]

Where ever SL goes, there is rain. The new "Rain Gods"

 

[Lostman]

Where ever SL goes, there is rain. The new "Rain Gods"

Think positive.
Can't play, cant lose

 

[Nomanculture]

SA Invitation XI batting first. Wonder how the track is like...

 

[TT Boy]

Benoni rep is that it is one of the most placid surfaces in the country. I wouldn't give Sri Lanka a sniff here; let the Free State boys bat for 2 days if they want.

 

[TT Boy]

Looks like Nuwan Pradeep broke down after 10 balls. Spin from both ends now. Mendis going at 5 runs an over.

 

[Nomanculture]

Looks like Nuwan Pradeep broke down after 10 balls. Spin from both ends now. Mendis going at 5 runs an over.

Yep, another fast bowler going down. Not sure whether they have three seamers left in the squad now. Both openers looking good for tons.

 

[SeamUp]

What will be SRL's bowling line-up most prob for first test?

Only really Welegedara to come in from seam department?

Reeza and Deano got a good relationship and always bat well together. No differecne here.

 

[SeamUp]

They say get 1 and you can get 2. Both Reeza and Dean out after a solid partnership.

Now two completely contrasting left-handed batting talents at the crease.

 

[morgieb]

I'd like to see Petersen open again for SA. He seemed a decent bat. Maybe, as they say, Rudolph can move down to no.6, but will dropping Prince lead to a quota problem, if there is such a thing?

Peterson's a quota player too.

 

[Nomanculture]

What will be SRL's bowling line-up most prob for first test?

Only really Welegedara to come in from seam department?

Reeza and Deano got a good relationship and always bat well together. No differecne here.

Going by Mendis' performance so far, he won't be selected for the first Test. Then the lineup will be Fernando, Welegedera, T.Perera and Herath. In fact those are the only specialist bowlers SL have in their squad as they haven't named a replacement for Lakmal.

Peterson's a quota player too.

Yeah I got to know that a bit later.

 

[TT Boy]

Peterson's a quota player too.

He isn't. A quota player connotes that Virus is in the side to make up numbers not because he is one of the best batsman in the country.

 

[TT Boy]

Disappointing that none of the top three went on. Crap attack, flat surface, they should have cashed in. Mendis bowling like he did for Somerset. These guys have never even faced him before and the novelty factor still hasn't stopped him getting smashed.

 

[TT Boy]

The guy who just got out for a duck is the sort of cricketer morgieb was talking about.

 

[TT Boy]

Thami will be kicking himself. 20 odd isn't good enough to stick the pressure on Bouch.

Looks like Samaraweera has gone from being completely out of Sri Lanka's plans to nigh on being guaranteed the number 5 slot for Centurion. Was treated poorly and made to pay the price because Dilshan couldn't buy a run.

 

[Nomanculture]

So SL managed to get 6 wickets? Incredible stuff!

 

[Briony]

Thami will be kicking himself. 20 odd isn't good enough to stick the pressure on Bouch.

Looks like Samaraweera has gone from being completely out of Sri Lanka's plans to nigh on being guaranteed the number 5 slot for Centurion. Was treated poorly and made to pay the price because Dilshan couldn't buy a run.

I read where Boucher fluffed a simple stumping in their one day final. I don't think that Thami T. guy should be in the mix to replace Boucher anyway. At rising 32 what would be the point?

Out of those who played Elgar and Rilee R would be the two they might look at for future selection wouldn't they?

SL attack looks impotent but the pitch was supposedly flat.

You imagine it might be a bit of a run feast for the likes of Amla and Kallis.

 

[Migara]

Sheesh! another one gets injures. They are dropping like flies. Now SL is down to three seamers, Fernando, Welegedara and Perera. Given past fitness record. Fernando cannot be trusted to last a series. May be there is room for Thilan Thushara to come back.

 

[Quaggas]

Somehow you'd think CSA is not doing SL any favors by scheduling their warmup on a relatively atypical pitch.

 

[Lostman]

If Sanga is not fit for the 1st test, we are guaranteed a Bangladesh style beat down.

I wanted Mendis in the side for the 1st test, but he got another spanking this time by an invitational side, so even this looks helpless.
So we are looking at a bowling unit of
Welegedera
Fernando
T.Perera
Herath

I don't see how they can bowl SA out even in one inning