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Post by Balladeer on Jul 7, 2017 15:27:05 GMT
He did decently on the A tour if I recall, reckon he'd still be in with a shout. Duminy, however...
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Post by Mattzo on Jul 7, 2017 15:42:36 GMT
van Zyl, Rossouw, Markram, de Bruyn would all challenge both Bavuma and Duminy for their spots. And du Plessis and de Villiers are missing. But quotas, so they get to keep them while others don't.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 7, 2017 16:22:01 GMT
I don't want to get into the politics of something I really don't know enough about, and looking at the shorter formats, I very much doubt that Behardian and Phelukwayo are in there on merit. But I must admit being shocked to learn that Bavuma was South Africa's first black centurion. I wouldn't dare to posit whether quotas are a good way to redress the imbalance.
Anyway, both him and de Bruyn are hanging on well enough here. Could do with a breakthrough any moment now. Alternatively, Dawson choking them to death.
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Post by Mattzo on Jul 7, 2017 16:37:44 GMT
Agonisingly close that lbw review.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 7, 2017 16:56:26 GMT
Okay so maybe the middle order hasn't capitulated quite as family as I'd hoped.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 7, 2017 17:23:32 GMT
Top mockers from the last two people to comment on Cricinfo there.
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Post by Humair on Jul 7, 2017 21:17:25 GMT
Very good day for England today. Fantastic achievement from Moeen to be second fastest English player to make 2000 runs and take 100 wickets.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 8, 2017 10:02:21 GMT
Lot about Rabada's suspension. I know our lord and master Matt approves, but I think he's one of the only ones. Question is, would it have done anything if it hadn't been caught on the stump mike? And I'm not sure if getting rid of one of the most exciting bowlers on the pitch is great for the game.
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Post by Mattzo on Jul 8, 2017 11:17:42 GMT
One demerit point seems an entirely proportionate response to telling someone to eff off.
If Rabada wanted to avoid suspension, don't tell people to eff off and don't have altercations with others players.
What are they meant to do? Ignore the rules because Rabada is fun to watch?
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 8, 2017 11:57:55 GMT
I'm not sure about the rule in that particular case. From what I've heard it doesn't sound like it was worthy of a demerit point.
Thank goodness for that. Jimmy I'm sorry I ever doubted you.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 8, 2017 13:23:51 GMT
#MoeenforEngland #ohwait
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Post by soulcircus on Jul 14, 2017 9:42:38 GMT
England lost the toss and are bowling. With the overcast conditions can't be too displeased with that. Particularly as South Africa have gone with an extra bowler. Rumours of De Kock batting at four too which is interesting.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 14, 2017 9:55:38 GMT
England haven't lost a Test at Tuberculosis in 10 years. Don't really see them starting now. Who knows.
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Post by Balladeer on Jul 14, 2017 14:27:02 GMT
Not me apparently. Er. Definitely not me!
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Post by lawrence on Jul 14, 2017 16:21:25 GMT
Bairstow's keeping is so good for a part timer
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