BookMan Posted February 18, 2014 Author Share Posted February 18, 2014 Shane Watson to stay on sidelines for second TestThe dilemma of who to squeeze out of the Australian team to accommodate the return of Shane Watson seems certain to be delayed by at least a week, after the all-rounder failed to participate fully in the squad's first training session in Port Elizabeth ahead of Thursday's second Test. http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/shane-watson-to-stay-on-sidelines-for-second-test-20140218-32yds.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ryan McLaren out of second Test South Africa allrounder Ryan McLaren has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia because of mild concussion after being hit on the head by a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson. http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-australia-2013-14/content/current/story/720269.html the MJ carnage continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ryan McLaren out of second Test South Africa allrounder Ryan McLaren has been ruled out of the second Test against Australia because of mild concussion after being hit on the head by a bouncer from Mitchell Johnson. http://www.espncricinfo.com/south-africa-v-australia-2013-14/content/current/story/720269.html the MJ carnage continues. Wow. I didnt think the blow had hit him that hard. The South African batsmen will have that in back of mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 (edited) Second Test pitch likely to be devoid of grass When Australian captain Michael Clarke sought a guide on pitch conditions for Thursday’s second Test in Port Elizabeth, he visited the St George’s Park head curator. He would have been better off just waiting for the arrival of South Africa’s team bus. Clarke was encouraged by what he saw on the pitch – a lot of grass – when Australia trained at the venue on Tuesday, but was less encouraged by the curator’s preparation intentions beyond that.I had a chat to the groundsman ... [who said], ‘At the moment the grass is 8mm high’,’’ Clarke said. ‘‘I asked what he’s going to do with that. He said, ‘I’m going to speak to their captain and coach before I make a decision’. That’s the groundsman’s plans, so I’m interested to see what the South African captain and coach’s plans are for this wicket.’ http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/second-test-pitch-likely-to-be-devoid-of-grass-20140219-330pq.html South Africa preparing a wicket to suit Philander?’ Edited February 19, 2014 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Second Test pitch likely to be devoid of grass When Australian captain Michael Clarke sought a guide on pitch conditions for Thursday’s second Test in Port Elizabeth, he visited the St George’s Park head curator. He would have been better off just waiting for the arrival of South Africa’s team bus. Clarke was encouraged by what he saw on the pitch – a lot of grass – when Australia trained at the venue on Tuesday, but was less encouraged by the curator’s preparation intentions beyond that.I had a chat to the groundsman ... [who said], ‘At the moment the grass is 8mm high’,’’ Clarke said. ‘‘I asked what he’s going to do with that. He said, ‘I’m going to speak to their captain and coach before I make a decision’. That’s the groundsman’s plans, so I’m interested to see what the South African captain and coach’s plans are for this wicket.’ http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/second-test-pitch-likely-to-be-devoid-of-grass-20140219-330pq.html South Africa preparing a wicket to suit Philander? ’ After being 1 nil down, the last thing SA need is a draw though. I think we've got them covered in the spin and pace department so it will be interesting to see what they come up with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 2nd test has started! Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to bat first. South Africa 2/11 after 6 overs! One wicket to Johnson and one wicket to Harris. Both LBW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Proteas 4/193 after tea. The unfortuneatly named Quinton de Kock making his debut for SOuth Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Proteas 4/193 after tea. The unfortuneatly named Quinton de Kock making his debut for SOuth Africa He only made 7 Now 5/214 Spinners have 3 wickets Lyon 2 and Smith 1 Edited February 20, 2014 by ripstanley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Proteas 4/193 after tea. The unfortuneatly named Quinton de Kock making his debut for SOuth Africa He only made 7 Now 5/214 Spinners have 3 wickets Lyon 2 and Smith 1 Bad light stops play. Good day for the Aussies really. ball was doing stuff all for most of the day, but disciplined bowling, good fielding, good pressure and we have 5 wickets. de Kock ( ) and Elgar both out to shots they didn't need to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Day 2. South Africa good fightback 1st session. now 5/323. Pitch offering nothing for the quicks. They'd be hoping for 500 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Day 2. South Africa good fightback 1st session. now 5/323. Pitch offering nothing for the quicks. They'd be hoping for 500 now They doctored the pitch to blunt Johnson, but the yarpies need wins, not draws, with Oz one up in a three test series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Day 2. South Africa good fightback 1st session. now 5/323. Pitch offering nothing for the quicks. They'd be hoping for 500 now They doctored the pitch to blunt Johnson, but the yarpies need wins, not draws, with Oz one up in a three test series. The run rate has not been great for South Africa. 2.79/over At tea South Africa 8/413 Lyon has 4/126 off 45 overs. That is a lot of overs. Clarke took a caught n bowled also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Proteas ALL out 423!! Lyon 5 wickets Edit: 2nd delivery South Africa to Rogers. LBW denied, Saffers review and goes against them! Edited February 21, 2014 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will27 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Aussies 1/24. Regardless of the result, pretty spineless by SA. We know they would prefer to draw than risk a win. Remember their little non-chase not so long ago. The type of days test cricket can do without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Bajebus! Parnell in his opening over takes two wickets... Australia 3/41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Bajebus! Parnell in his opening over takes two wickets... Australia 3/41 Aussies in a spot of bother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Bajebus! Parnell in his opening over takes two wickets... Australia 3/41 Aussies in a spot of bother. Indeed. 4/81 now. Clarke out. Warner lucky to be there, dropped by the wicketkeeper the over before. Nathan Lyon sent in as night watchman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 What a great session that was. Tense and exciting. Morkel bowling around 148k and plain unlucky not to get a wicket. Somehow Lyon survived 8 overs. Dropped once. Caught legitimately once but SA didn't review. Australia 4/112 Run rate 4.47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Australian coach Darren Lehmann takes aim at top-order Darren Lehmann says Australia must stop relying on its middle and lower order after South Africa's fast-bowlers made a bigger impact in 25 overs than Australia's made in 152. The Proteas' ability to coast to 423 after choosing to bat first in Port Elizabeth was made to look even more impressive after Australia slumped to 4-81 in reply. Both of its not-out batsmen, David Warner (65) and nightwatchman Nathan Lyon (12 not out), survived dropped catches late in the day, while Lyon also benefited from an umpiring blunder when Kumar Dharmasena failed to see him clearly edging Dale Steyn behind in the second-last over of the day. "It could have been worse if they took a couple of chances. They bowled very well, give them some credit there," coach Lehmann said. "I think the wicket is still very good . . . we probably helped with a couple of dismissals. Full article here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Incredible bowling from SA's quickies on a fairly dead track. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 (edited) Incredible bowling from SA's quickies on a fairly dead track. Morkel especially. Every ball bowled made me nervous, expecting SA to get another wicket All credit to Lyon for somehow lasting 8 overs Edited February 22, 2014 by BookMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Australia lost 2 wickets this morning. Warner gone and Lyon gne 6/128 and in all sorts of trouble. The SA bowlers getting a hell of a lot more from the wicket than the AUssies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Aussies all out 246! 35 run last wicket patnership. Very good bowling from SOuth Africa. Morkel cause all sorts of problems like Johnson did in the first test. SA dropped catches, missed run outs, didn't review decisions that would have been out....it could have been a lot worse for the Aussies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Tough test for the Aussies now. South Africa declare at 5/270 giving the Aussies 448 to win Australia struggled to take wickets in both innings whereas SA bowlers were dynamic in their first innings. Rain might be our best hope of victory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Aussies lose their first wicket. Warner gone for 67 1/126 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Rogers safe, didn't want the 3rd umpire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 2/152 not all lost yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) 2/152 not all lost yet. Not lost at all! I didn't think much of Doolan's innings...5 off 45 balls or something? he seemed unsure from the first ball he faced. Time for Clarke to come up with a big innings? Edit: errrr.....Marsh out for a duck..Gives him a matching pair for his mantelpiece for this game .3/153..Looking a bot worse now Edited February 23, 2014 by BookMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 (edited) Bookman you posted already Edited February 23, 2014 by ripstanley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookMan Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Bookman you posted already What's your feeling here Rip? Australia in with a chance? Clarkey hasn't scored anything decent for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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