StephenZA
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South Africa team selection
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SeamUp
International Coach
Piedt reckons Hamza (& Second) are pushing for Proteas places : Piedt: Hamza ready to play for Proteas
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Not such a big fan. But definitely still in with a shot for that no 6 position in LO's, I think Gibson actually quite likes him. Miller under real pressure with Klaasens and Jonker around.
With Amla's decline and the state of SA's batting has an opportunity... de Bruyn still ahead for awhile though. Think after the WC we shall seem them being given opportunities.
SeamUp
International Coach
From the article I read they seemed to think Miller is as good as in. Still think there is quite a bit of cricket to be played so the competition can only be a good thing.
Theunis de Bruyn's hundred was as good a first hundred in test cricket an SA batsmen has had. Considering his struggles against spin and generally before that, it was a shock to see such a successful game plan by our batsmen with the least tests and zero 100s.
Now is what will decide de Bruyn's future. Hundred making at the highest level gives confidence that he belongs so to me he will need to show with the pressure off a little he is an international test batsmen. It is where Bavuma has disappointed for me.
Theunis de Bruyn's hundred was as good a first hundred in test cricket an SA batsmen has had. Considering his struggles against spin and generally before that, it was a shock to see such a successful game plan by our batsmen with the least tests and zero 100s.
Now is what will decide de Bruyn's future. Hundred making at the highest level gives confidence that he belongs so to me he will need to show with the pressure off a little he is an international test batsmen. It is where Bavuma has disappointed for me.
SeamUp
International Coach
General consensus on Steyn's come back in Sri Lanka ? Thought he plugged away at good pace on unresponsive wickets. He had a good time in County cricket in lead up including a 5-for.
But his come backs T20s were ok for Hampshire but he has gone wicketless whilst Fidel Edwards has 6 and Steyn bowled 4 balls in an over and just walked off the field.
But his come backs T20s were ok for Hampshire but he has gone wicketless whilst Fidel Edwards has 6 and Steyn bowled 4 balls in an over and just walked off the field.
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StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Did not need to hear that......General consensus on Steyn's come back in Sri Lanka ? Thought he plugged away at good pace on unresponsive wickets. He had a good time in County cricket in lead up including a 5-for.
But his come backs T20s were ok for Hampshire but he has gone wicketless whilst Fidel Edwards has 6 and Steyn bowled 4 balls in an over and just walked off the field.
SeamUp
International Coach
Something didn't feel right him not picking up sticks.
I have been confident with this come back but if this is serious I will start to have serious doubt for the first time.
This domestic season massive for SA cricket for me looking to the future
StephenZA
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SeamUp
International Coach
Not sure if that is a good thing or not.
In football (like a come back from a cruciate ligament injury) I would have maybe said his body is compensating which is a concern but after a shoulder injury I don't think your body would compensate for a groin injury.
But still this could mean age & his fast twitch fibres can't deal with the exertion to bowl as fast as he wants.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
This is followed by the heel injury, which could be linked...... lets just hope for the best.
SeamUp
International Coach
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Hopefully he is just being cautious with all the problems he has had recently.
SeamUp
International Coach
KG is a freak mate. For arguments sake just say Steyn retired on 421 with Pollock I reckon he will get it.
For all to see ABs genius in our home series wins over India and Australia. All very good to great test teams need a batting genius or 2. We desperately need to find them now that AB is gone.
StephenZA
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
If he stays fit can't see how he won't get it......our bowling production has been scary always having at least one great in the team since readmission. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop like what happened with the allrounder production. Cross-fingers.
Dendarii
International Debutant
Not just the 421 - it's definitely on the cards for Rabada to get to 500.
Although we seem to be in a bit of golden age at the moment, in recent years having been able to play Steyn, Philander, Rabada, Ngidi, Abbott, and Morkel (probably the weakest of them, which is certainly saying something). I don't think the bowling stocks were ever quite so good.