South Africa v Australia 1st Test

[Gozu]

I think ponting will have the NZ series if he fails in the second test and the New Zealand series he could be forced to hang up the bat,

Nah they'll let him see the series against India out.

[jackpot jim]

Stuff this, i'm going to bed.
BORING !!!!
2 overs and 0 wickets. This id crap.

[mal]

Opening batsman takes most qickets, No.11 makes most runs...

Number 11 makes the top score dated 11/11/11 ...

[Jim05]

Siddle picks up Rudolph

[Jim05]

Poor bowling at the moment, giving away too many "4" balls

[stampy]

this must be a bad dream

[locky801]

Surely this is all a joke

All out 47 nightmare

South Africa 1/81 at stumps

[Media Park]

FFS give Lyon a bowl in the morning!

[Coach Bombay]

I dont really care for the australian cricket team but 9/21...wtf

[Brucetiki]

Given both sides failed to make 3 digits in one of their innings, is it simply a matter of an absolute shocker of a pitch?

[Pup]

I know its far from his fault but Brad Haddin's dismissal sums up the twisted arrogance of our team. No pitch conditions can be blamed for that crap.

Spot on. Disgraceful.

[Pup]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

Come on Mal.

You got a few bites with this comment but you and i both know that Haddins shot was terrible, actually i think we have argued about this a few times with Haddin.

Got to go.

[mal]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

Come on Mal.

You got a few bites with this comment but you and i both know that Haddins shot was terrible, actually i think we have argued about this a few times with Haddin.

Got to go.

And I repeat when a keeper is averaging almost 40 he is doing the right things most times
The guy plays his shots
When he fails the critics tear him to pieces
When he makes runs, they then havago at his keeping ability
A few other guys in this Test got out to millionaire shots but their surnames were'nt Haddin
I would point the finger at the Jaques Kallis shot, he is a champion batsman who averages 57 in Tests
Yet he tried to hit Shane Watson onto the Planet Venus when dismissed

Brad Haddins biggest problems are his age and Matthew Wade

[stan]

It has been a while since I have seen a South Aussie top score in an innings...I just didnt think it would a bowler batting at number 11. Well done Lyon a well made 14.....lol

Seriously pitch is a mine field, however the South Africans have the right idea in there second innings. 1/81 of 17 overs. Attack is the only way to go here. Still I would expect Siddle and Harris to get stuck into them tonight, we can definitly still win this match as we have seen wickets can fall very quickly on this pitch.

[Pup]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

Come on Mal.

You got a few bites with this comment but you and i both know that Haddins shot was terrible, actually i think we have argued about this a few times with Haddin.

Got to go.

And I repeat when a keeper is averaging almost 40 he is doing the right things most times
The guy plays his shots
When he fails the critics tear him to pieces
When he makes runs, they then havago at his keeping ability
A few other guys in this Test got out to millionaire shots but their surnames were'nt Haddin
I would point the finger at the Jaques Kallis shot, he is a champion batsman who averages 57 in Tests
Yet he tried to hit Shane Watson onto the Planet Venus when dismissed

Brad Haddins biggest problems are his age and Matthew Wade

What sort of Brain dead cricketer plays a shot like when your side is 5/15? I wouldn't care if he averaged 65, I would still say that. Pathetic. His form is not up to scratch and has to go.

[Browny25]

I dont care who isnt available (Payne), but Haddin must be dropped.

Disgraceful, Disgusting... Dumped.

[Jim05]

Needs to be at least 3 changes before next test. Hughes, Ponting and Hadden have ran their race but we all know if we manage to win this test the gutless selectors wont swing the axe

[piccachu]

wouldnt mind knowing why Harris is batting infront of Siddle and even to a lesser extent Lyon, Im a big wrap for Harris as a cricketer but he seriously cant bat, And i think siddle is quite handy, digs in and is technically sound and streets ahead of harris, thoughts?

[stampy]

wouldnt mind knowing why Harris is batting infront of Siddle and even to a lesser extent Lyon, Im a big wrap for Harris as a cricketer but he seriously cant bat, And i think siddle is quite handy, digs in and is technically sound and streets ahead of harris, thoughts?

9 of the **** couldnt bat last night!!

[Jim05]

wouldnt mind knowing why Harris is batting infront of Siddle and even to a lesser extent Lyon, Im a big wrap for Harris as a cricketer but he seriously cant bat, And i think siddle is quite handy, digs in and is technically sound and streets ahead of harris, thoughts?

Agreed. Siddle gets behind the ball and plays straight. He puts value on his wicket. Harris simply cant bat, he is a genuine number 11