Romeo
23 Feb 2006, 19:11
Aus to tighten Smith's noose
21/02/2006 21:34 - (SA)
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Altus Momberg, Die Burger
Johannesburg - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says his bowlers have several tricks up their sleeve to tighten the noose around South African captain Graeme Smith's neck.
It is a well-known fact that the Australian team target their opponent's captain and Smith battled to find his feet on the recent tour to Australia.
Fast bowler Brett Lee several times sent Smith on his way back to the pavilion in the VB series with his fuller delivery that swings back.
Ponting said: "We were often very successful getting Graeme out this summer.
"I expect Brett will try the same tactics against Graeme, but, if they don't work, we have worked out several other plans to get him out."
Australia start their tour at the Wanderers with a Twenty20 match against the Proteas on Friday before the start of five one-day internationals.
The first ODI will be played at Centurion on Sunday.
War of words
Ponting said he believed Smith was a quality player and would have worked hard to sort out the problems he experienced in Australia.
Ponting also referred to the war of words between the two teams and said that, even though a lot had been said in Australia before matches, he thought the games themselves had been played in the right spirit.
Vice-captain Adam Gilchrist confirmed Ponting's view and said he did not expect anything unusual from the South African supporters.
When Australia toured South Africa four years ago, Gilchrist was unhappy about remarks made about his wife in the Test played at the Wanderers.
"It's a pity what happened, but I also scored 200 and I definitely have better than poor memories of that day.
"The reception we get off the field in South Africa is, in any case, excellent - nearly the best in the world. The people are very friendly.
"I don't think we'll start a match with a plan to silence the supporters, but it's true that when you play overseas and you can hear your team-mates in an ODI, you know you're playing well," said Gilchrist.
Sent home for unruly behaviour
Australian coach John Buchanan was asked if he was going to call on the Waratahs, who are staying at the same hotel as the cricketers, for tips on how to avoid getting into difficulties off the field.
"No, because I believe we have the right procedures in place. Our senior players will ensure nothing goes wrong," he said. Australian and Waratahs wing Wendell Sailor was sent home earlier this week for unruly behaviour in Cape Town.
21/02/2006 21:34 - (SA)
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Altus Momberg, Die Burger
Johannesburg - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says his bowlers have several tricks up their sleeve to tighten the noose around South African captain Graeme Smith's neck.
It is a well-known fact that the Australian team target their opponent's captain and Smith battled to find his feet on the recent tour to Australia.
Fast bowler Brett Lee several times sent Smith on his way back to the pavilion in the VB series with his fuller delivery that swings back.
Ponting said: "We were often very successful getting Graeme out this summer.
"I expect Brett will try the same tactics against Graeme, but, if they don't work, we have worked out several other plans to get him out."
Australia start their tour at the Wanderers with a Twenty20 match against the Proteas on Friday before the start of five one-day internationals.
The first ODI will be played at Centurion on Sunday.
War of words
Ponting said he believed Smith was a quality player and would have worked hard to sort out the problems he experienced in Australia.
Ponting also referred to the war of words between the two teams and said that, even though a lot had been said in Australia before matches, he thought the games themselves had been played in the right spirit.
Vice-captain Adam Gilchrist confirmed Ponting's view and said he did not expect anything unusual from the South African supporters.
When Australia toured South Africa four years ago, Gilchrist was unhappy about remarks made about his wife in the Test played at the Wanderers.
"It's a pity what happened, but I also scored 200 and I definitely have better than poor memories of that day.
"The reception we get off the field in South Africa is, in any case, excellent - nearly the best in the world. The people are very friendly.
"I don't think we'll start a match with a plan to silence the supporters, but it's true that when you play overseas and you can hear your team-mates in an ODI, you know you're playing well," said Gilchrist.
Sent home for unruly behaviour
Australian coach John Buchanan was asked if he was going to call on the Waratahs, who are staying at the same hotel as the cricketers, for tips on how to avoid getting into difficulties off the field.
"No, because I believe we have the right procedures in place. Our senior players will ensure nothing goes wrong," he said. Australian and Waratahs wing Wendell Sailor was sent home earlier this week for unruly behaviour in Cape Town.