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South Africa vs Australia again
By Scott 2 years ago, at the end of March, 3 Comments »
Brett Lee has just sliced through the South African lower order to engineer a collapse. South Africa lost 5 for 12, to be all out for 267. Australia’s lead is over 100, and it is GAME ON as far as Ponting’s boys are concerned.
There’s nothing in cricket quite like a rampant Australian fast bowler tearing through the opposition. Except, perhaps, a rampant Australian leg-spinner tearing through the opposition! The stoush between Nel and Lee was exciting as it was brief. Top stuff!
3 Comments »Nel rocks wobbly Australia
By Will 3 years ago, at the end of December, 2 Comments »
Andre Nel bowled very cleverly today, I thought; persistently aggressive, and within his own limitations, he was the wrecker-in-chief, ending with figures of 4 for 58. It was a pretty good toss to lose for Smith, and a damn fine day’s work for SA who left Australia stumbling at 8 for 239 at stumps.
Also: the origin of Boxing Day. So the story goes, it was when the gents and rich people collected all the odds and sods they didn’t want (or need…), “boxed” them up and gave them to their servants. Not sure how true this is, but it’s a nice story nonetheless! I wonder if the peasants got lots of socks and oranges and other bitterly disappointing “Oh Christ, not another [xyz]” gifts.
2 Comments »Thunder, Lightening & Nelly The Elephant
By Will 3 years ago, at the end of January, No Comments; be the first!
England haven’t batted great so far today, before a thunderstorm brought the players off, but it’s been gripping viewing, not least listening and watching Andre Nel (henceforth to be known as Nelly the Elephant).
England are 79/3 with both Strauss and Thorpe batting with toothpicks - although Strauss was starting to find the middle before they sprinted for cover. Nelly has caused minor uproar if the emails to Sky (broadcasting the cricket) is anything to go by. Lots of Parents saying how disgusted they are by his histrionics, and what a bad example he’s setting. I can’t say I disagree entirely - I’m in favour of aggressive cricketers, but only if they have a justified reason for doing so. (Donald v Atherton 1998. McGrath v Anyone. Great bowlers are allowed to).
Nelly is all talk - he bowled some reasonable deliveries, but nothing England should concern themselves with. His follow-through is unbeleivably ridiculous - within a couple of feet of the batsman, and he effs and blinds like a maniac - whether he’s been hit for four or gone past the outside edge. It’s all for show, and makes him look very daft.
I also still can’t work out his action - he’s nearly bowling off the wrong foot, chest-on! Try it at home (if, like me, you phantom-bowl in your living room off 2 steps) - it’s impossible.
Back to the game, and it’s difficult to see a result happening in this game. The thunderstorm pelted rain down and they’re waiting for it to dry. It’s day 3 today, and England trail by over 150 - they’d need to chase down South Africa’s total and get a lead by close of play tonight, but are 3 down with the Saffers bowling quite well. Lots of great stuff in the papers today which I’ll go through later.
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