Stuart wrote:So two comments from yesterday:
1. The positivity with which Australia plays always impresses me. I doubt you'll ever see a test innings in which South Africa hits seven sixes. The Australian mindset is seriously impressive.
2. SA really needs a frontline spinner.
1 - I 100% agree and I wish SA would play with the same aggression.
2 - Please show me when was the last time a South African spinner took 4 for 74 in the first innings of a test on a flat pitch. I think Duminy is doing well and Elgar is giving him good support.
Speaking about the very flat pitch, does anyone else get the feeling that South Africa asked for a very flat pitch so that they could bat their way out of trouble if the **** hit the fan? 'Cause as far as my knowledge goes, the home team's captain and coach usually have some input as to what happens with the pitch.
I am very quickly developing a serious dislike of Russell Domingo, he reeks of being conservative. Can we get Ray Jennings in there please?!