stan wrote:mal wrote:Pink balls
Night cricket
Any team that loses under those circumstances can be partially excused , as these conditions are not the norm
Yeah , capitulating for 161 , is very disappointing
BUT
No need to panic as are 1-1 after 2 games
2 results at the AO is heartening , even though declarations set up both wins
If we continue to have results , and win our share at AO , it might set up SA for a final later this season
Picking 5 batters, sure is a gamble on face value , but allows an extra bowler
SA gets to play 2 spinners this way, and both spinners are contributing
Yes we need to look at the batting depth. The issue is we want the 2 spinners which is ok, but Botha just isn't good enough with the bat.
Im not sure what the solution is.
Bring in Cameron 'Fud' Valente! Bowls and can hold a bat, Australian Under 19 rep, push Botha to 8, Ludeman to 7 and Cam slots into 6. Reckon those 3 could be in any order as well.