Universal Love The Drugs Are Bad Mackay? approved Australian cricketers are cheats Discussion Thread

[MatthewB]

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/kag...ond-test-suspension-port-elizabeth/2018-03-10

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

https://www.cricket.com.au/news/kag...ond-test-suspension-port-elizabeth/2018-03-10

Just stupid, given he is sitting on points.

Need some.wickets...

 

[CrowBloke]

Kane McGoodwin
6/193, much better ...
de Villiers and de Kock might de dig in and de stick around, though

 

[SaltPeter]

If anything, though - it's like Warner has been poking, prodding and antagonising a giant hornets nest and when they've come out and inevitably bitten back, he's had a good old sook about it

Not really. I have never heard Warner come out in the media and have a whinge, let alone a sook. And to be fair he has generally always owned his *-ups.

 

[hey shorty]

SA with a lead of 20 with 3 wickets.

Must keep them under 100

 

[CrowBloke]

Must keep them under 100

While the Umps fought a running battle with the band in the crowd, Oz struggled with the one-man band that is De Villiers who's batting like Smith did in the Ashes --- doesn't look like getting out. 74 off 81 balls is nearly twice his team's SR and he looks formidable. They gotta get him quickly.

 

[John Who]

De Villiers is looking like he means business. He's a great player and a great unassuming captain. Gets his runs maximally with a minimal amount of fuss.

First session today will be pivotal. Time for a few batsman to stand up.

 

[radiojake]

He's a great player and a great unassuming captain.

I think du Plessis is captain?

 

[John Who]

I think du Plessis is captain?

Oops, yes you're right. I was more talking in broad terms though, as a leader (and former captain) he really does lead by example.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

While the Umps fought a running battle with the band in the crowd, Oz struggled with the one-man band that is De Villiers who's batting like Smith did in the Ashes --- doesn't look like getting out. 74 off 81 balls is nearly twice his team's SR and he looks formidable. They gotta get him quickly.

Or bowl out the other batsmen like we did in the first test & leave him stranded.

I don't think we would want to concede a lead too much over 50. Certainty not beyond 100.

Very important first session tonight, including a solid opening partnership.

 

[Markthirtytwo2]

Or bowl out the other batsmen like we did in the first test & leave him stranded.

I don't think we would want to concede a lead too much over 50. Certainty not beyond 100.

Very important first session tonight, including a solid opening partnership.

Didn't help us on day one.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Didn't help us on day one.

Hopefully our middle order doesn't collapse this time!

Just think when chasing down a deficit, it's important to get a good start.

 

[hey shorty]

They got about 50 too many there, very disappointing finish.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

They got about 50 too many there, very disappointing finish.

We now need to make about 350 minimum.

 

[John Who]

Perfect chance for Bancroft, Khawaja to show us how much they want to remain in the Test side. A good fighting innings by both may well consolidate their spots for the rest of the SA series.

 

[MatthewB]

not a good start, that ball decked a bit

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

not a good start, that ball decked a bit

Khawaja playing for his career.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Hmmm, probably game over with Smith out.

 

[hey shorty]

Rabada might not be playing the next Test with another send off

 

[mattymac]

We have a long tail. Tim Payne... why do we have an obsession with old guys who have never done much? Reminds me of the crows over the journey. Worth remembering our most successful era was a pretty young team unburdened by past failures.

Anyway /rant... Carey should be playing.

 

[GreyCrow]

We have a long tail. Tim Payne... why do we have an obsession with old guys who have never done much? Reminds me of the crows over the journey. Worth remembering our most successful era was a pretty young team unburdened by past failures.

Anyway /rant... Carey should be playing.

Wayne?

 

[mattymac]

Wayne?

I don't care what he calls himself so long as he's the gun wicket keeper from Loxton

 

[CrowBloke]

Or bowl out the other batsmen like we did in the first test & leave him stranded.

This --- except two tailenders made 30+ and left him stranded on 126.
Jeez, he's good.

 

[CrowBloke]

A good fighting innings by both may well consolidate their spots for the rest of the SA series.

Bancroft was stiff the way he played on. Bat ==> body ==> boot ==> dribble-dribble onto stumps.
To my happy astonishment Khawaja is showing some grit! I'd say the penny dropped that this was his last chance.

 

[CrowBloke]

How far ahead should we get before Smith declares??

Seriously, will we need 200+ ahead to give our bowlers something to bowl at?