Well they really seem to be at the cross roads with a mass player overhaul seemingly very near, Morkel has already announced he's done whilst Steyn keeps breaking down, Amla isn't up to batting @3 anymore, ABDV will probably quit after the WC and Duminy has already retired from tests.
The Quota system is definitely taking effect with 4 Black guys playing tests this summer whilst Zondo & Dala also played the limited overs matches, the drain of quality white players to County cricket has hurt their depth though and if we are to see Amla, ABDV, Steyn, Morkel, Duminy and maybe Philander disappear by 2019 what will the side look like and will they be competitive ???
Markram has emerged and will likely captain the side after the World Cup and De Bruyn looks to be the future No.3 despite little product so far in tests. Bavuma will likely come back into the side also but the fact the selectors disregarded the Quota target and picked De Bruyn ahead of shows they don't really think he's up to it.
Klassen showed he is a good player so we might see QDK give up the gloves at play as a specialist batsman whilst Wiaan Mulder is the allrounder they've been crying out for since Kallis retired. CSA desperately need Elgar & Faf to hang around around after the Wc if those above mentioned players do retire to try and guide these youngsters as they find their feet in Test cricket.
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sloandog wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:41 am
A guy like Malan who averages 50 in list A cricket will be fine.
Sloan I read you don’t rate ngidi? He has taken wickets against Australia in the last couple of ODIs. Luck or good bowling?
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Terryalderman wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:27 am
sloandog wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 12:41 am
A guy like Malan who averages 50 in list A cricket will be fine.
Sloan I read you don’t rate ngidi? He has taken wickets against Australia in the last couple of ODIs. Luck or good bowling?
The guy seems to just pick up wickets for fun, doesn’t he. The wickets of Warner, Labuschagne and Smith were all on the part of the batters playing bad shots, while the others he got at the end of the innings when runs were needed. I just don’t think he’s as good as people make out
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J Malan fires big time
Really like this kid
I’m excited about the new look South African side, I really started hating the old guard, especially Faf
Markram, Malan, Mulder etc are really exciting
Really like this kid
I’m excited about the new look South African side, I really started hating the old guard, especially Faf
Markram, Malan, Mulder etc are really exciting
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J Malan fires big time
Really like this kid
I’m excited about the new look South African side, I really started hating the old guard, especially Faf
Markram, Malan, Mulder etc are really exciting
Really like this kid
I’m excited about the new look South African side, I really started hating the old guard, especially Faf
Markram, Malan, Mulder etc are really exciting
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jaybro wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2020 10:36 am
J Malan fires big time
Really like this kid
I’m excited about the new look South African side, I really started hating the old guard, especially Faf
Markram, Malan, Mulder etc are really exciting
Absolutely.
Bavuma, Malan, Markram, Mulder, Verreyne, Gerald Coetzee, Van Tonder and Breetzke are the guys who are going to take this side forward.
So glad that Duminy is no longer a part of the system. Get rid of Smuts as well. He got 40 odd the other evening but for his age and lack of longevity I'd much rather give his spot perhaps to De Zorzi.
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Sipamla looks to be a bloody good find. Decent pace at around 85mph and clearly has the ability to bowl accurately and nip the ball. In my opinion he’s a better bowler than Ngidi, the only difference is that Ngidi genuinely picks up wickets for fun, most of the time towards the back end.
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
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Sipamla looks to be a bloody good find. Decent pace at around 85mph and clearly has the ability to bowl accurately and nip the ball. In my opinion he’s a better bowler than Ngidi, the only difference is that Ngidi genuinely picks up wickets for fun, most of the time towards the back end.
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
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Crazy how well this new Protea side has beaten Australia who were pretty much full strength
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Crazy how well this new Protea side has beaten Australia who were pretty much full strength
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jaybro wrote: ↑Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:31 am
Crazy how well this new Protea side has beaten Australia who were pretty much full strength
Amazing isn't it when you get the right people at the helm.
These boys are now finally being looked at, while stupid selections like Dane Piedt, Muthusamy and Dane Paterson should be left in the dust. I;m still annoyed that Hendricks has been included in the squad for India. The guy is absolutely bang average.
There's serious fast bowling talent in this FC structure as well. Young Nandre Burger and Stefan Tait are so so SO much better selections for left arm quicks. Both young, raw and want to bowl fast!
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sloandog wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:15 am
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
Cricketer name of the year! 😂
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foreignfield wrote: ↑Fri Mar 27, 2020 12:25 pm
sloandog wrote: ↑Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:15 am
A big quick called Dupavillion has made his debut today as well, I bet he’ll be the next guy to leave 😂
Cricketer name of the year! 😂
Young kid called Stefan Tait, massive young quick who's got some serious heat. Remember that name
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Not sure Dane Paterson is the greatest loss.
My All-time Zimbabwe XI
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
Neil Johnson, Brendan Taylor, Murray Goodwin, Andy Flower (w), David Houghton, Sean Williams, Heath Streak (c), Andy Blignaut, Paul Strang, Eddo Brandes, Blessing Muzarabani
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eugene wrote: ↑Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:38 pm
Not sure Dane Paterson is the greatest loss.
Every player is a significant loss when you look at the overall picture here; sure if he were the only player to defect it wouldn't be a huge issue, but with the trend we've seen it's another bad loss for CSA
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Why would you do it now? You're throwing the rest of your career for one season!?
It's like leaving your wife for a hottie that has terminal cancer. Gotta hope that 6 months you have is worth it.
I assume he plans to retire in a year or worm his way into English citizenship ?
It's like leaving your wife for a hottie that has terminal cancer. Gotta hope that 6 months you have is worth it.
I assume he plans to retire in a year or worm his way into English citizenship ?
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ZIMDOGGY wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2020 5:02 pm
Why would you do it now? You're throwing the rest of your career for one season!?
It's like leaving your wife for a hottie that has terminal cancer. Gotta hope that 6 months you have is worth it.
I assume he plans to retire in a year or worm his way into English citizenship ?
I guess so
I met some lovely people from South Africa last year; half had already left & the last 3 were telling me about how tough it’s getting over there.
Like many before him I’m sure Dane’s decision is based off quality of life rather than his cricketing career
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