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chicko1983
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That just further illustrates his inconsistency actually.
Yeah, I know it shows him as inconsistent over the course of his career but There were long stretches where he was good to very good.
From start of career to about 2008 he was very good, his stats were great for a new player actually.
From 2008 to mid 2009 he was awesome.
From 2012/13 to the end of his career he was very good.
Broad has gone to the next level in the last 12 months. But still has a little while to go to match Johnson's two peak periods imo.
Elgar played well, broad stepped up.
This sa team could face a tough time in the near future as ab and Steyn have to be managed more to prolong their test careers.
It will be similar with England while they plan for life without Anderson.
Australia look like they have the players ready to step up following our last year of transition. I'm not sure what is there for England and sa in their bowling departments. There are still three or four Aussie quicks who could walk into South Africa or England pace attacks at the moment that are injured at the moment (Starc, bird, Cummins, and behernedorff).
I can see India touring sa the next time without ab and Steyn and morsel breaking down again and actually win one outside of India.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I feel like whenever people call for mo's head he strikes back.
He's no swann but I still maintain that he's a decent spinner with a higher ceiling to improve.
He's no swann but I still maintain that he's a decent spinner with a higher ceiling to improve.
chicko1983
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It's going to be an awesome session here. Can't wait to see Steyn and Morrell charge in.
Can root or cook overtake smith for no. 1 run scorer this year? I hope not!
Can root or cook overtake smith for no. 1 run scorer this year? I hope not!
chicko1983
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He keeps taking wickets at crucial times.
I still maintain the Aussies played him way to poorly during the ashes and didn't respect him enough. He's a good bowler who can every now and then bowl a beauty. The Aussies were too aggressive against him, gifting England too many wickets.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I think it's more that he bowls a lot of dross in between the wicket takers.
If he can tone the dross down he can be more than a part timer.
If he can tone the dross down he can be more than a part timer.
chicko1983
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Yeah definitely. One shit ball, one beauty, four decent balls every over. Aussies just needed to wait for the shit one hut weren't patient enough.
Morkell looks like he has a big spell in him here.
chicko1983
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And there goes SAs reign of no. 1 fro a while....
I'm not sure if they can lose it from this test, but it will be soon if not.
Steyn is a fast bowler and picking up a lot of injuries lately. It's sad to think, but realistic, that his best is now behind him. I hope he goes out on his own terms. Not breaking down mid-spell.
chicko1983
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Cook gone.
Smith with one hand on leading run scorer for the year trophy now.
Oil take a be one from root to take it off him now.
Smith 1474 runs (still batting)
Cook 1364 runs (all out)
Warner 1317 runs (all out)
Root 1313 runs (still to come)
Huge numbers there, way too much test match cricket these days...
Smith with one hand on leading run scorer for the year trophy now.
Oil take a be one from root to take it off him now.
Smith 1474 runs (still batting)
Cook 1364 runs (all out)
Warner 1317 runs (all out)
Root 1313 runs (still to come)
Huge numbers there, way too much test match cricket these days...
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
On the other hand the best one of them (Kane Williamson) has too few tests.
chicko1983
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Yep, I agree.
Smith, cook, Warner and roots years are all In the top 32 best years ever!
Smith needs 15 odd more runs to sneak into the top ten. There was a year by azzaruhdin in the top ten where he played 18 tests!
bobnowhere
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Hazelwood looks like a guy in need of a rest and Siddle one in desperate need of good steak.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Patto though has looked fantastic.
Loving the resurgence of patto. Long may it continue.
Loving the resurgence of patto. Long may it continue.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Haha Dan Christian going berserk on some poor bowling.
bobnowhere
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Brisbane are a terrible, terrible team.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Some cricketers make me wonder why they keep getting picked.
Like floros.
And Clive rose.
Like floros.
And Clive rose.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah it seems like they're still traumatised from spin after India.
chicko1983
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God I love cricket, shit tier one day, then cruise to victory in the next match haha.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Faaaaaark Travis head is getting it done.
bobnowhere
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Damn, just watched the replay, that was some beasting from Head at the end!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
For a season so far where the fielding standard seems lower than usual, this match blew through a whole season's worth of great fielding.
Yep some of those catches were insane, Russell and Paine's in particular.
Very entertaining game.
chicko1983
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Amir selected in Pakistan's limited overs squad for their tour of NZ.
Cant wait to see how he is bowling.
Cant wait to see how he is bowling.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah it'll be interesting, especially with all the dressing room drama in pakistan over his selection.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
It is so Pakistan that their captain wanted to resign due to Amir's inclusion but was refused. PCB should support their captain imo.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Azhar should have threatened to resign unless Asif was recalled as well. I miss that dude
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Asif's bowling action and skill was incredible. He had a real grace and flow to his bowling. Great bowler, terrible human.
Zvonimir Boban
Banned
Yeah, he was magic. The only guy I'd have taken over him at the time was Steyn, nobody else was really that close.
bobnowhere
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O'Keefe in Siddle out for Sydney.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Why not fawad? Seriously.
bobnowhere
Member
I have no idea, SOK is not the future in any way. He's never going to push Lyon out of the team and with MMarsh now being called the 3rd quick why not pick Agar and bat him at 6 as a batting all rounder. Batting well in the shield this year, 2 tons, and decent bowling. SOK seems like a compromise, batting cover for MMarsh and another spinner just in case the SCG spins like it hasn't in years.
Meanwhile in the crowd:
Skin and all
bobnowhere
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The talent pool is pretty thin at the moment. The Sixers were woeful and really lacked depth, Brisbane have Lynn and that's about it and the Renegades are a little light on talent and will lose Finch soon.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Jesus, Stokes and Bairstow are destroying the Saffers.
I still think there are some issues with players batting too recklessly. There were a lot of wasteful shots (Cook and Hales excluded). There is still too much emphasis placed on fast batting.
Last ten overs 77/0 that's with Morkel bowling lol
I still think there are some issues with players batting too recklessly. There were a lot of wasteful shots (Cook and Hales excluded). There is still too much emphasis placed on fast batting.
Last ten overs 77/0 that's with Morkel bowling lol
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Damn, wish I could see this assault.
Poor saffas though. Morkel can't lead an attack.
Poor saffas though. Morkel can't lead an attack.
bobnowhere
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Damn, just checked cricinfo! Stokes going off.
SA depth is worryingly shallow, had been for a while now.
SA depth is worryingly shallow, had been for a while now.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Yeah, at least we have Hazelwood, pattinson and starc knocking down the door when Harris, Johnson and siddle are gone. Plus one of Clarke's legacies was establishing Lyon into the test team.
Rabada looks like a great prospect but without steyn and philander their attack looks worryingly toothless.
Rabada looks like a great prospect but without steyn and philander their attack looks worryingly toothless.
War Peaceman
You're a big guy.
Partnership of 278 runs in 42.1 overs at 6.59 runs per over.
Yikes
Yikes
bobnowhere
Member
Lol almost all Sehwag, who else really!
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
I thought it was a farce. How do you expect bowlers to bowl properly in those conditions?