I know this is for ZC only but I wanted other people opinion on the shambolic performance of South Africa.
Apparently they now have to field 7 players of colour in the side, with three being black African.
Ngidi, Bavuma and Rabada are all there, yet both the Hendricks make the sides. Two of the most over rated cricketers and blatant quota selections ever.
You have Jannaman Malan and Kyle Verryene in the squad who can’t get a game, yet they have to select inferior players based on race.
I actually think this might be the end of a competitive South Africa cricket team. I don’t see how they can compete when they play cricketers like Hendricks and, because of politics, have to ignore guys like Coetzee, Muelder and Malan.
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slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 3:55 pm
ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:22 pm
slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:39 am
Looks a little like Chris green to me
That he does.
A compliment actually, Green is f***ing s*xy.
Wait wait wait. Why is there an asterisk for sexy but not 'niggalips'?
Or ‘f***ing’.
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Brevis mania has been totally eclipsed by Stubbs mania.
That dude is the real deal!!
That dude is the real deal!!
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That Leach delivery that got Markram was a peach.
He didn't do a lot wrong there, just had his name on it.
Root is the guy to emulate if you're teaching a young guy.
He plays spin, and in particular leg spin off the back foot and backs himself to keep the sliders, shooters, snooters and whatever other s**t these guys bowl, out. Then occasionally steps forward and helps himself to a half volley or a sweep.
If you take a big stride forward to a turning leg spin and you haven't quite covered it you're in s**t. Hard to put in a big stride and have soft hands simultaneously. You're better off going back and playing French cricket, plus if it sits up you can punch it through cover for one. Leg stump guard and show the leggie your stumps. Even going back, I reckon step to leg. Root is a wizard against spin, makes it look easy.
He didn't do a lot wrong there, just had his name on it.
Root is the guy to emulate if you're teaching a young guy.
He plays spin, and in particular leg spin off the back foot and backs himself to keep the sliders, shooters, snooters and whatever other s**t these guys bowl, out. Then occasionally steps forward and helps himself to a half volley or a sweep.
If you take a big stride forward to a turning leg spin and you haven't quite covered it you're in s**t. Hard to put in a big stride and have soft hands simultaneously. You're better off going back and playing French cricket, plus if it sits up you can punch it through cover for one. Leg stump guard and show the leggie your stumps. Even going back, I reckon step to leg. Root is a wizard against spin, makes it look easy.
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Also he stepped as if it wasn't going to turn. Had he stepped another 2 inches outside the line he would have thick edged it and it wouldn't have carried
Spin rules from Robin Brown-
Try and go back to leg spin
Forward to offspin
Play offspin as if it isn't going to turn
Play leggies as if it is.
Never forgotten those wise words
Spin rules from Robin Brown-
Try and go back to leg spin
Forward to offspin
Play offspin as if it isn't going to turn
Play leggies as if it is.
Never forgotten those wise words
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Surely the end for Zack Crawley. Get Welchie in there! :D
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Butcher talking Crawley out of a spot in that English side.
Not often you hear a commentator talk a guy down like that
Not often you hear a commentator talk a guy down like that
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Ngidi bowling with a bit of heat here.
Touched 90mph up the hill. His rhythm looks excellent to say the least
Touched 90mph up the hill. His rhythm looks excellent to say the least
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Googly wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 11:47 am
Butcher talking Crawley out of a spot in that English side.
Not often you hear a commentator talk a guy down like that
Yea I was wincing at those comments. These commentators have a lot of pull and weather they want to admit it, the selectors are subliminally listening
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That just didn't look out to the naked eye.
Had revs on it and somehow actually went about 2 inches the other way?
Pope batting on leg but then pressing so hard to outside off is going to get you into trouble.
Had revs on it and somehow actually went about 2 inches the other way?
Pope batting on leg but then pressing so hard to outside off is going to get you into trouble.
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Great listening to Smith. Such a strong personality and speaks to well
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slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:59 pm
How on earth is Coetzee gonna come into this lineup 😂 😂
Right now he doesn't even make the ODI side, let alone the test side. I'm saying they need to somehow expose him in the T20 side, like they did with Stubbs.
The issue he now has is that South Africa probably have one of their fastest and meanest ever bowling attacks.
It's going to be hard for any young quick bowler to get a look in. It's great for South Africa mind
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Plus they're all below 30 and look hungry for wickets. I've never seen Ngidi bowl as quick and as potent as he did in this game just gone. Hitting 90mph is something I never thought I would see from him, ever. But he really does get some awkward nip and bowls a heavy heavy ball. Rabada as we all know is world class, one of South Africa's best ever, and then you have the Nortje rockets and the bounce and awkwardness of Jansen. A serious fast bowling attack.
In the wings, though, they have Stuurman who simply isn't good enough and Sipamla, who believes his own myth far too much. So there's space in the wings for Cotezee for sure. Darryl Dupavillon is another bloke who could yet make an impact going forward
In the wings, though, they have Stuurman who simply isn't good enough and Sipamla, who believes his own myth far too much. So there's space in the wings for Cotezee for sure. Darryl Dupavillon is another bloke who could yet make an impact going forward
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^ They look like a genuinely great team at the moment. What a shame that they have so little Tests planned going forward. All 2-match series in the next FTP.
Graeme Smith also talking complete shite about Test cricket on Sky today.
Graeme Smith also talking complete shite about Test cricket on Sky today.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:17 pm
^ They look like a genuinely great team at the moment. What a shame that they have so little Tests planned going forward. All 2-match series in the next FTP.
Graeme Smith also talking complete shite about Test cricket on Sky today.
Why what was he saying? I was watching that interview. Was it when he said test cricket will probably only be played amongst 5 nations?
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Ya he said it should only be played by 5 or 6 teams to keep it competitive and safeguard its future. Nonsense. That's a sure fire way to kill the sport right there.
I don't think there is a single other sport in existence in the world which is so insular and determined to shrink as cricket.
I don't think there is a single other sport in existence in the world which is so insular and determined to shrink as cricket.
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These South Africans are arrogant.
Theyve pulled off a major coup with their T20 league. If it works its going to make them a lot of money and really strengthen their cricket. Already he's talking like anyone outside of England, India and Australia are not even on SA's radar.
I don't see 6 owners owning leagues world wide as a good thing for cricket. It will be a traveling 12 month circus and will further widen the gap between the big nations and the rest. It's nice for the few elite players involved, but has to be detrimental to cricket as we know it. People will put aside any desires to play for their countries, particularly in the longer format and just get on with making some real cash.
How do the smaller countries and Associates keep up with this? They don't!.
BCCI can only stop their players from joining the traveling circus for so long, especially if these owners are Indian. There's a clash coming right there.
I'm finding it hard to believe that 50 over cricket will suffer more than Test cricket. It seems to be the consensus, but I'm not so sure. We can only wait and see. The one thing for sure is that the Good Ol' Days are going fast.
Nearly every good player interviewed claims that Test is the ultimate, I smell some bullshit there, it's almost like they've got a peer pressure thing going.
Theyve pulled off a major coup with their T20 league. If it works its going to make them a lot of money and really strengthen their cricket. Already he's talking like anyone outside of England, India and Australia are not even on SA's radar.
I don't see 6 owners owning leagues world wide as a good thing for cricket. It will be a traveling 12 month circus and will further widen the gap between the big nations and the rest. It's nice for the few elite players involved, but has to be detrimental to cricket as we know it. People will put aside any desires to play for their countries, particularly in the longer format and just get on with making some real cash.
How do the smaller countries and Associates keep up with this? They don't!.
BCCI can only stop their players from joining the traveling circus for so long, especially if these owners are Indian. There's a clash coming right there.
I'm finding it hard to believe that 50 over cricket will suffer more than Test cricket. It seems to be the consensus, but I'm not so sure. We can only wait and see. The one thing for sure is that the Good Ol' Days are going fast.
Nearly every good player interviewed claims that Test is the ultimate, I smell some bullshit there, it's almost like they've got a peer pressure thing going.
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