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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Have you guys seen Stubbs in the field? I've watched him take a few absolute blinders. Seriously talented player
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Nate646 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 4:14 am
slcricfan1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 20, 2022 1:16 am
Bavuma unsold in the t20 league. :(
A lot of complete morons involved in these auctions tbh
He was never going to get sold for that base price. R850,000 is way more than anyone should be paying for that bloke.
If a rapidly declining Morgan can somehow grab 2 million rand, Bavuma should certainly be getting some sort of deal.
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Jordan Hermann surely has to get an early call-up. He's unbelievably impressive, has a massive future in my opinion. Has to be a better pick than De Zorzi and even Rickelton.
They've finally recognised that Mulder is class.
They've finally recognised that Mulder is class.
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Googly wrote: ↑Sat Feb 18, 2023 7:55 am
Jordan Hermann surely has to get an early call-up. He's unbelievably impressive, has a massive future in my opinion. Has to be a better pick than De Zorzi and even Rickelton.
They've finally recognised that Mulder is class.
Mulder needs to do something with his chances, he’s had plenty already
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He's in the same league as Markram in my opinion. You have to persevere with the guys that are clearly a cut above.
Where's Riley Rousseau? Surely he should be in the mix.
Where's Riley Rousseau? Surely he should be in the mix.
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Interesting that Brevis has been included in the SA-A squad for a 3-day warm-up match vs West Indies.
He has yet to play a single first class match.
He has yet to play a single first class match.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:12 pm
Interesting that Brevis has been included in the SA-A squad for a 3-day warm-up match vs West Indies.
He has yet to play a single first class match.
Well they're very keen to give him any game time they can since they're planning to launch him into national squads with such inexperience.
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Markram showing his class with a century in Test return. I still think he’d be best served batting at 3 or 4, but nonetheless he’s scored a rare ton in test cricket for South Africa these days.
Not much from the rest including a duck for the new captain Bavuma.
Not much from the rest including a duck for the new captain Bavuma.
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The Coetzee Ngidi swap is an interesting one, surprised at that.
Ya you have to persevere with Markram in all formats, he just looks a class act, very surprising he hasn't done better in his career.
Hermann for me. Clearly CSA can prevent him making a name for himself, but he looks to be the part.
Ya you have to persevere with Markram in all formats, he just looks a class act, very surprising he hasn't done better in his career.
Hermann for me. Clearly CSA can prevent him making a name for himself, but he looks to be the part.
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Googly wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:35 pm
The Coetzee Ngidi swap is an interesting one, surprised at that.
Ya you have to persevere with Markram in all formats, he just looks a class act, very surprising he hasn't done better in his career.
Hermann for me. Clearly CSA can prevent him making a name for himself, but he looks to be the part.
Ngidi didn't even make the squad, sorta confusing considering he also fills a quota spot.
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That was my point. There have been extended periods where he's there on merit and other times he most certainly kept deserving guys out. When he's bowling well he's a great bowler.
Coetzee is going to give it 200% because he wont get an extended shot, he's been bowling rockets.
Coetzee was an excellent schoolboy batsman, he's let it go, but with some work he could pull it back.
Coetzee is going to give it 200% because he wont get an extended shot, he's been bowling rockets.
Coetzee was an excellent schoolboy batsman, he's let it go, but with some work he could pull it back.
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Jansen, Nortje, Rabada and Coetzee is a hostile seam attack 😂
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Joseph and co are also equally dangerous on a pitch like that. Good comeback.
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Bavuma doing his best Wessly Madhevere impersonation, faced 3 balls got out twice for a pair.
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I've said this for years about Coetzee. What a f***ing talent. He bowls rockets and he's right in your face about it! I love it 😀
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