England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Now Root has gone!
A little late for SA to get back into this match, but England's weakness batting in the morning sessions continues
A little late for SA to get back into this match, but England's weakness batting in the morning sessions continues
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
And now Stokes!
Not watching live so I don't know if it's good bowling or not. But this is all too familiar as England lose their grip on the oppositions neck at precisely the wrong time
Will it fall to Moeen again? Raja will be beside himself and id be inclined to agree with him if Moeen racks up another fifty and then a couple of fourth innings wickets.
Not watching live so I don't know if it's good bowling or not. But this is all too familiar as England lose their grip on the oppositions neck at precisely the wrong time
Will it fall to Moeen again? Raja will be beside himself and id be inclined to agree with him if Moeen racks up another fifty and then a couple of fourth innings wickets.
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Moeen gone for other too.
England are still in a strong position but their win won't be called a "polished performance" now given this shambolic third innings collapse.
They've done well otherwise, but this is a poor morning and has taken the sheen off their game
England are still in a strong position but their win won't be called a "polished performance" now given this shambolic third innings collapse.
They've done well otherwise, but this is a poor morning and has taken the sheen off their game
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
61/5 in 21 overs. Slow scoring, no seizing control of the game and just losing all their wickets.
But who knows the pitch may now be doing plenty and England might rip South Africa to pieces
But who knows the pitch may now be doing plenty and England might rip South Africa to pieces
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 1277
- Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:28 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Dawson gone for a pair of 2nd ball ducks. Whats that called? Silver pair?
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Queen pair or pair of queens 

- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
182/7 this is pathetic by England.
Pitch is contributing and South Africa are bowling sharply but this is poor application.
If South Africa get back into parity in this game it will be great for them but a poor easing off the throttle by England
Pitch is contributing and South Africa are bowling sharply but this is poor application.
If South Africa get back into parity in this game it will be great for them but a poor easing off the throttle by England
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
7/43.
Unless England can reduce South Africa in similar fashion then I declare this day four batting performance by England to be nothing but gutless shite!
Unless England can reduce South Africa in similar fashion then I declare this day four batting performance by England to be nothing but gutless shite!
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Broad is gone too first ball.
Terrible performance today.
Only if England put South Africa to the sword will I accept that the pitch is suddenly doing things. Otherwise it's just typically English inability to press an advantage
Proper grumpy now
Terrible performance today.
Only if England put South Africa to the sword will I accept that the pitch is suddenly doing things. Otherwise it's just typically English inability to press an advantage
Proper grumpy now
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Those Ruff spots Anderson mention about yesterday, wide opened up :at one stage England lost Cook, Root, Stokes and Gary within 10 runs and 5.4 overs.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Boycs wrote:182/7 this is pathetic by England.
Pitch is contributing and South Africa are bowling sharply but this is poor application.
If South Africa get back into parity in this game it will be great for them but a poor easing off the throttle by England
Yesterday raja expect England lead to 400 up on declaration,LIVE games not showing on TV in USA, such shame,not majority Americans Asian interested in Women cricket including our own GOING SOUTH but willow keep showing those cricket live and no international matches of men's cricket
8.15 am in USA I expect WI vs Ind.game live in USA on TV at 11.30 am.
What you say 7 down?
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
182 for 8 I wonder who will snares Kuhn before close today?
Ben Stokes or Broad?
Johnny is too good a player under critical situation, he is VISH-VA -NATH of England.
Ben Stokes or Broad?
Johnny is too good a player under critical situation, he is VISH-VA -NATH of England.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Boycs wrote:7/43.
Unless England can reduce South Africa in similar fashion then I declare this day four batting performance by England to be nothing but gutless shite!
ENG 101 for 5 on day 2
82 for 4 on day 1
43 for 7 on day 4
So in sessions they smashed 394 for 2 !!
If wicket change once again, which will be MOST UN-LIKELY,PROTEAS has chance here with plenty of overs and great weather.KaTTO predicted series win for home team but I know more of ENG. If their first 4 Fails again at Nottingham, SA might Square the series.well time will tell, what is what?
- Paddles
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4667
- Joined: Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:31 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
England may win this game, helped no end due to Philanders drop of Bairstow at 269/8, but England is soft in the middle despite Bairstow's class and Ali's consistent fighting.
Miss Woakes and his batsmanship low down no end.
Oh and a 5th batsman would help?!!!!
6 bowling options? England selectors losing the plot imo.
Miss Woakes and his batsmanship low down no end.
Oh and a 5th batsman would help?!!!!
6 bowling options? England selectors losing the plot imo.
Last edited by Paddles on Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:21 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Law 31.6 - benefit of the doubt for an dismissal appeal goes to the batsman
A third umpire call for a run out or stumping is a referral, not a review.
A third umpire call for a run out or stumping is a referral, not a review.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Misty wrote:182 for 8 I wonder who will snares Kuhn before close today?
Ben Stokes or Broad?
Johnny is too good a player under critical situation, he is VISH-VA -NATH of England.
No its Anderson who removed debutant Kuhn
SA one down chasing 331
CRICINFO SHOWING LIVE IN USA
Great one handed catch by johnny
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
I think 45 runs stand between Wood/Johnny gave confidence to English bowler to defends.Already 12 wickets gone for 129 runs or so.test cricket trends say '' you must need 3 wickets on day 4 to win test on day 5''
Last edited by Misty on Sun Jul 09, 2017 2:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Aus's innings Wobble vs EnG women chasing 258, Ozzie 2 down for 72
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
12/2.
Moeen Ali picks up Elgar.
Moeen Ali picks up Elgar.

-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Wicket number 5 by Mo
SA 12 for 2
SA captain GONE
SA 12 for 2
SA captain GONE
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Beauty Perry and Lanning batted Brilliantly vs English women's bowling, England's man not far behind, Tall and hot Ladies inspire them at Lords
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
3 down Duminy gone before tea
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
25/3.
Duminy plays a rubbish shot when his team needs him to stay there and build a partnership.
46 Tests, one of the senior-most players in this inexperienced line-up, batting at No.4 here - disgraceful!
Duminy plays a rubbish shot when his team needs him to stay there and build a partnership.
46 Tests, one of the senior-most players in this inexperienced line-up, batting at No.4 here - disgraceful!
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Better recovery from England and success with the ball but I'm still disappointed with their softness with the bat
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Still 301 to get - and top 4 batsmen gone.
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
England seem to be masters at producing home pitches that are tailor made to disadvantage a particular opposition
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
51 for 0 in 4.4 overs by India new record in t20 vs WI
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Katto wrote:England seem to be masters at producing home pitches that are tailor made to disadvantage a particular opposition
Good toss to win but Bad Fielding Ruins chances of advantage SA
72 for 6. Mo =7 wits
OMG virat out
64 for 1 in 5.3, stupid pant ran out Dhawan 24 (12 ball)
Last edited by Misty on Sun Jul 09, 2017 4:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
1998 Headingley test SA top 4 out for 25
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Its going to be a huge margin though
no fluke
no fluke
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Katto wrote:Its going to be a huge margin though
no fluke
May be rains tomorrow or SA win because eng.scored 394 for 2 at one stage in the match.
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Moeen gets Maharaj too.
5-fer for him.
At least now GS will acknowledge him, I think. :-)
5-fer for him.
At least now GS will acknowledge him, I think. :-)
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
nope, these South African batsmen cant play spin to save their lives
...and I've never seen a Lords pitch play like this
Why dont we get these?
...and I've never seen a Lords pitch play like this
Why dont we get these?
- Paddles
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4667
- Joined: Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:31 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
raja wrote:Moeen gets Maharaj too.
5-fer for him.
At least now GS will acknowledge him, I think. :-)
Some of your finest work this match on Moeen raja. Congrats.
Law 31.6 - benefit of the doubt for an dismissal appeal goes to the batsman
A third umpire call for a run out or stumping is a referral, not a review.
A third umpire call for a run out or stumping is a referral, not a review.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Ali Ali Baba Ali Ali
Must be record wickets in his last five overs.
Must be record wickets in his last five overs.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Kaash
He scores those 13 runs
Congratulations for 10 wickets and rare 87
He scores those 13 runs
Congratulations for 10 wickets and rare 87
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Paddles wrote:raja wrote:Moeen gets Maharaj too.
5-fer for him.
At least now GS will acknowledge him, I think. :-)
Some of your finest work this match on Moeen raja. Congrats.
Thanks.

Nice to see a "lesser" player be in the limelight for a change.
It's like Saha was Man of the Match in a Test a while ago - felt good.
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Elgar, Kuhn, Amla (in THIS form), Duminy, De Bruyn...
is this the best SA have?
Except for de Kock and Bavuma, I don't see anyone standing upto this England attack.
ABDV was smart to stay out of this series. It's one thing to bully opposition on limited-overs games, another to play out a tough Test series in England.
is this the best SA have?
Except for de Kock and Bavuma, I don't see anyone standing upto this England attack.
ABDV was smart to stay out of this series. It's one thing to bully opposition on limited-overs games, another to play out a tough Test series in England.
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
so, 3 more dusty turners for this series?
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Easy win, in the end.
This could really be 5-0 if the weather doesn't spoil it.
SA batting quality is possibly the worst I've seen since their readmission into Test cricket.
This could really be 5-0 if the weather doesn't spoil it.
SA batting quality is possibly the worst I've seen since their readmission into Test cricket.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
raja wrote:Easy win, in the end.
This could really be 5-0 if the weather doesn't spoil it.
SA batting quality is possibly the worst I've seen since their readmission into Test cricket.
Not to forget England were 138 for 1 at one stage
ENG 95 for 9
SA 119 for 10.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Is it 3 test series or 4 test?
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
It's a very good day for England cricket.
Their women also won a thrilling game against Australia. Their first World Cup win over Australia since 1993!
Their women also won a thrilling game against Australia. Their first World Cup win over Australia since 1993!
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
raja wrote:Easy win, in the end.
This could really be 5-0 if the weather doesn't spoil it.
SA batting quality is possibly the worst I've seen since their readmission into Test cricket.
isnt it a 4 test series?

- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Just checked - you're right, it's only a 4-Test series.
So 4-0 it'll be.
Can Graeme Smith come out of retirement please?
He's still only 36 - and he can't do worse than this Kuhn guy.
And if we are recalling batsmen, I'd like to see Kallis back too.
He's 41 but I reckon he could hang around at the crease longer than Duminy.
So 4-0 it'll be.
Can Graeme Smith come out of retirement please?
He's still only 36 - and he can't do worse than this Kuhn guy.
And if we are recalling batsmen, I'd like to see Kallis back too.
He's 41 but I reckon he could hang around at the crease longer than Duminy.
- raja
- Muppet Administrator
- Posts: 28772
- Joined: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:14 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
If Colin Cowdrey could be persuaded to come out of retirement and flown all the way to Australia to face the fearsome Thommo & Lillee, that too facing them without helmets, I reckon Smith & Kallis can come out of retirement too.
Heck, even Bobby Simpson came out of retirement to lead Australia in 1977-78. He'd been retired for 8 years.
Heck, even Bobby Simpson came out of retirement to lead Australia in 1977-78. He'd been retired for 8 years.
- Katto
- CF Champion
- Posts: 15779
- Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2011 2:34 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
maybe ABDV could come out of retirement while we're at it
- Boycs
- Muppet Moderator
- Posts: 12126
- Joined: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:32 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
I must say I'm leaning towards agreeing with raja about Moeen after today
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 4169
- Joined: Sat Mar 12, 2016 7:13 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Bank: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
raja wrote:If Colin Cowdrey could be persuaded to come out of retirement and flown all the way to Australia to face the fearsome Thommo & Lillee, that too facing them without helmets, I reckon Smith & Kallis can come out of retirement too.
Heck, even Bobby Simpson came out of retirement to lead Australia in 1977-78. He'd been retired for 8 years.
Nicky Boje and Paul Adams wants to play longer but SA not let them to play, I wonder why Rossouw not selects when ABD near his test retirements.Neil McKenzie of SA forced to retire when he was in good nick so was Rudolf jack,DBL in his debut test.Dippenaar too, kick out too soon.
-
- CF Senior
- Posts: 1277
- Joined: Wed Feb 01, 2017 1:28 am
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Boycs wrote:I must say I'm leaning towards agreeing with raja about Moeen after today
Alan Border once took 11/96 in a test, Michael Clarke 6/9, Simon Katich 6/55, Sanath Jayasuriya 9/74 (2 innings) are you going to call them test class spinners? Jason Gillrspie 201* in a test match are you going to call him a Test class batsman?
Consistancy is what makes a test class player, the ability to back up match after match on different Wickets against different opposition on cold days, hot days, fast wkts, slow wkts, spinning wkts, seamimg wkts, flat wkts. Moeen Ali has not proven he can do it on a consistant basis and until he does i will continue to call him a average test Spinner.
- baggygreenmania
- CF Senior
- Posts: 3705
- Joined: Sun Jan 29, 2017 12:22 pm
- Cash on hand: Locked
- Reputation: 0
Re: England vs South Africa: 1st Test; July 6-10, 2017 at Lords
Just woke and took a look at the scoreboard. Are my eyes deceiving me..the Saffers rolled for 119.. handing the Poms the first Test. Ali a 6 for. Wow.
The beared man seems to come to the party with runs and wickets when his country needs them most. I do agree with Mick tho in that he needs to be more consistent to be considered a Test class spinner.
The Saffers are looking down the barrel of a clean sweep series loss. Specially as they will not have their quickest bowler in Kagiso Rabarda for the second Test clash.. Would be interesting to know whether Smith or Kallis has been approached to make a comeback....... Well done England!
The beared man seems to come to the party with runs and wickets when his country needs them most. I do agree with Mick tho in that he needs to be more consistent to be considered a Test class spinner.
The Saffers are looking down the barrel of a clean sweep series loss. Specially as they will not have their quickest bowler in Kagiso Rabarda for the second Test clash.. Would be interesting to know whether Smith or Kallis has been approached to make a comeback....... Well done England!
Last edited by baggygreenmania on Sun Jul 09, 2017 10:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.