South Africa tour England
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mas cambios
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Re: South Africa tour England
Pattinson, first test cricketer from Grimsby, says it all really!
Pattinson, first test cricketer from Grimsby, says it all really!
edladd
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Swings the ball and has been taking wickets for Notts (I think). Still, Hoggard has been good in the county scene too, and it's his home ground. That would have made more sense for me.
This innings is over!! Anderson and Panesar at the crease, I give it 20 mins
You never know though, maybe SA will be skittled, with Pattinson getting an 8-for .... maybe
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Swings the ball and has been taking wickets for Notts (I think). Still, Hoggard has been good in the county scene too, and it's his home ground. That would have made more sense for me.
This innings is over!! Anderson and Panesar at the crease, I give it 20 mins
You never know though, maybe SA will be skittled, with Pattinson getting an 8-for .... maybe
mas cambios
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Plays for Nottingham?
I'm guessing it's because he plays at a ground similar to Headingly in terms of swing. By all accounts, Hoggard has lost a yard or two of pace, so that's why he's out. Harmison and Tremlett offer something that may not be quite what the selectors think is needed and they are still nursing Jones through his comeback.
Saying that, if they wanted a horses for course selection, then surely Lewis (Glos) would have been in the frame? Other than that, not sure who else fits the bill.
Anyway, it's a moot point at the moment as we seem intent on getting out for less than 200. From what I can see it looks like most of the wickets are down to the batsman picking the wrong ball to drive (or poor footwork) and playing with hard hands.
Plays for Nottingham?
I'm guessing it's because he plays at a ground similar to Headingly in terms of swing. By all accounts, Hoggard has lost a yard or two of pace, so that's why he's out. Harmison and Tremlett offer something that may not be quite what the selectors think is needed and they are still nursing Jones through his comeback.
Saying that, if they wanted a horses for course selection, then surely Lewis (Glos) would have been in the frame? Other than that, not sure who else fits the bill.
Anyway, it's a moot point at the moment as we seem intent on getting out for less than 200. From what I can see it looks like most of the wickets are down to the batsman picking the wrong ball to drive (or poor footwork) and playing with hard hands.
mas cambios
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It seems that the selection of Pattinson is causing a lot of discussion. Should he have been picked? Time will tell, but I can't seem him bowling South Africa out.
Reminds me of this fellow - Martin McCague.
It seems that the selection of Pattinson is causing a lot of discussion. Should he have been picked? Time will tell, but I can't seem him bowling South Africa out.
Reminds me of this fellow - Martin McCague.
mas cambios
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To be honest, another slow old day but then again, South Africa have plenty of time and no need to take chances.
Pattinson bowls around the late 70's to early 80's (mph).
To be honest, another slow old day but then again, South Africa have plenty of time and no need to take chances.
Pattinson bowls around the late 70's to early 80's (mph).
mas cambios
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England made a massive mistake in picking Pattison. He'll be no more than a one test wonder (which is being generous).
South Africa should have this test wrapped up by late tomorrow.
England made a massive mistake in picking Pattison. He'll be no more than a one test wonder (which is being generous).
South Africa should have this test wrapped up by late tomorrow.
Jelly Beanz
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England have had the rough side of the conditions, decisions and they had a LOT of balls miss the bat/not carry etc in the Saffers innings so you can't really heap all the blame on them. That said, KP got himself out in both innings when he shouldn't have and South Africa have played well to take their chance. The only difference I can see from the Lords test is that pitch isn't as flat as at Lords (which is a good thing) and so England won't be able to bat out 2 days.
England have had the rough side of the conditions, decisions and they had a LOT of balls miss the bat/not carry etc in the Saffers innings so you can't really heap all the blame on them. That said, KP got himself out in both innings when he shouldn't have and South Africa have played well to take their chance. The only difference I can see from the Lords test is that pitch isn't as flat as at Lords (which is a good thing) and so England won't be able to bat out 2 days.
edladd
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This test is fantastic! SA have it won, but Broad and Pattinson have got them back in credit! They'll have to bat again now whenever they get one of these out. Very tense and exciting the last 20 minutes - Broad has been fantastic!
EDIT: Ah crappit, Pattinson bowled. He did the job when it was needed though, supported Broad ably for his 50 and then helped them over the line. What are the chances of SA being bowled out within 8 runs
This test is fantastic! SA have it won, but Broad and Pattinson have got them back in credit! They'll have to bat again now whenever they get one of these out. Very tense and exciting the last 20 minutes - Broad has been fantastic!
EDIT: Ah crappit, Pattinson bowled. He did the job when it was needed though, supported Broad ably for his 50 and then helped them over the line. What are the chances of SA being bowled out within 8 runs
Jelly Beanz
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What's the odds they promote Broad to open and drop Strauss for a bowler??
What's the odds they promote Broad to open and drop Strauss for a bowler??
mas cambios
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The thing is, do we make wholesale changes or just subtle ones? At the moment, I would go for this:
Cook
Vaughn
Strauss
KP
Bell
Prior
Flintoff
Anderson
Sidebottom
Monty
Jones
I like Broad, but at the moment he just isn't doing it with the ball for a number of reasons, most out of his control and whilst he's doing it with the bat, wickets are what we need more of at the minute.
Jones is my pick as he has a knack of clearing up tails, which is a very handy skill, he also brings something extra to the attack with his pace and ability to reverse swing.
Prior in as keeper for his batting, although Foster is the other option. Both are adequate keepers and will have to do at the moment. Anyone who mentions Read for the job will be banned from this forum
The thing is, do we make wholesale changes or just subtle ones? At the moment, I would go for this:
Cook
Vaughn
Strauss
KP
Bell
Prior
Flintoff
Anderson
Sidebottom
Monty
Jones
I like Broad, but at the moment he just isn't doing it with the ball for a number of reasons, most out of his control and whilst he's doing it with the bat, wickets are what we need more of at the minute.
Jones is my pick as he has a knack of clearing up tails, which is a very handy skill, he also brings something extra to the attack with his pace and ability to reverse swing.
Prior in as keeper for his batting, although Foster is the other option. Both are adequate keepers and will have to do at the moment. Anyone who mentions Read for the job will be banned from this forum