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    Boucher’s grit

    By Will 2 years ago, at the start of April Leave a comment on this post

    I chose Mark Boucher as my victim for today’s Verdict of the third day’s play at Johannesburg in the third Test. Not convinced that was the best line to choose, but it was a difficult match in which to write a verdict. The day ended slightly in favour of South Africa, who commanded a sizeable lead. However, with two days to go and just two wickets in hand, Australia could yet chase down 300.

    That’s a huge ask, though. Anyway, read it if you wish.

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    5 Responses to “Boucher’s grit”

  • Nigel wrote:
    April 4th, 2006 at 10.35 am

    Maybe he should keep HIS mouth shut. The score line says it all. Well done Brett!

  • sophie wrote:
    April 4th, 2006 at 12.20 pm

    Boucher couldn’t have saved the whole SA side. He’s only one player, who wicketkeeps more than anything. He’s a very gutsy player though. Very hard to shake up. Agree with you about Brett though. Well done Binga, nice work from the Aussies (she says through gritted teeth). ;-)

  • Joan wrote:
    April 12th, 2006 at 10.46 am

    Hey Nigel, maybe YOU should keep YOUR mouth shut, I’m very fond of Boucher, and God knows the Aussies deserve diss he gives them and Brett Lee sucks along with the rest of the Aussies.

  • Sophie wrote:
    April 12th, 2006 at 12.37 pm

    I like Boucher too, he’s a bit like a South African Justin Langer. When I say that I mean they’re both strong, determined characters and it shows in their cricket. They’re both tough people. Boucher’s a bit less bitter than Langer though…less angry. :lol: Still, sledging and criticism remains a part of the game. Let them get on with it. They can say what they want, but the Aussies know that Boucher’s no pushover, and vice versa. Let the cricket itself do the speaking…
    Come on Joan, you’ve gotta admit that was one hell of a performance from Brett Lee. Even if you don’t like him, or think he looks like a pixie (like me)! ;-)

  • Joan wrote:
    April 12th, 2006 at 6.57 pm

    I’ll tell you what I will admit, I wouldn’t want to be batting if Lee’s bowling. You know who has funny sorta elflike ears is Gilchrist you should have a good look at them, my dad commented that he didn’t need his hands to catch the ball, he just has to use his ears.
    I know what you mean but I still don’t have time for the Aussies or the umpires for that matter, I think they were on the Australian side or they were bribed ;D.
    I just don’t like it when people say mean stuff about Boucher when he is most probably telling the truth and the Proteas need him since he does play a vital role in batting as well as keeping, and he is cute of course :).

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