Yeah I don't think we will see Parnell in the whites. I think after Ngidi it's Sipamla,then Stuurman and then Dupavillion. As we have noted I don't think Ngidi is fit enough for Tests. But Mulder being in the team helps to share the load.
I'm hoping not, but you never know.
Yeah, Sipamla certainly didn't disgrace himself in the tests he played and he's been the only seamer to pick up wickets against India A on what looks like very flat pitch, so I think that's a fair call. Stuurman hasn't done himself too many favours in that match, but right now the seamer pecking order is anybody's guess beyond Rabada, Nortje, and Ngidi.
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Its a difficult one. Markram and QDK are quality game changing players. Petersen and Mulder play to their potential then could be a breakout series for them. Rassie and Elgar are those solid players you hope hold everything together. Bavuma you don't expect much but has put in solid performances at times, just nothing big. Biggest issue with SA batting is the number of unknowns, lots of potential but to many unknowns.
Lefties are QDK and Elgar. You could throw Rabada in there if you want.
I feel the bowling will keep us in the game, but we desperately need Mulder and Petersen to show their worth. One thing is for sure is that there are fighters in this side,so I don't expect India to bully them all the way through.
They have gone for Erwee over J. Malan probably very close; and P. Malan is probably past his best and SA needs to be looking towards future batsmen.
The general feeling amongst SA fans here is Markram needs to be at 4. He is a fine enough opener but he has hard hands,so he is better off in the middle.
They also seem to be looking at De Zorzi as he's played in the middle order against India A with returns of a century and a 50.
I haven't seen enough of him to judge. Care to elaborate why you feel this way about him?
Looking at the current scorecard and Muthusamy has been doing more bowling than Subrayen. Muthusamy obviously very similar to Linde.
I have not seen him recently, but a very Gibbs type player. Lots of natural attacking instinct. I`m not entirely sure if he has calmed down enough to be a good test opener, but still feel it would be better for him and SA to be in the middle order in Test cricket.
