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***Official*** Australia in South Africa
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stephen
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
TBF he's becoming naturalised soon anyway.
Matt79
Global Moderator
Yeah, cause 'Australian' athletes are never from overseas - Kostya Tsyzu, Tatiana Grigorieva, Yelena Dokic, etc etc etc
pasag
RTDAS
Julian87
State Captain
I'd say the same thing if he was qualifying for Australia.
Briony
International Debutant
I too am surprised that Albertus Morkel wasn't picked for the practice match. I guess he may be stereotyped as someone who only plays limited over cricket. There is probably never going to be a place for him in the test team. I am surprised they didn't give Prince a go. Just on Albertus, how tall is he? He seems to be so short compared with Morne. Will be interesting to see what type of pitch is produced for the first test. Both seam attacks will probably find it more to their liking than the pancake flat ones they experienced in Australia.
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TT Boy
Hall of Fame Member
Prince would have captained the A side if not for the Pro20. Australia are no longer playing South Africa A but a Presidential XI made up of Lions and Titans cricketers.
As for Albie Morkel, his over 6'1 easy. Morne is about 6'5/6.
Briony
International Debutant
It was reported over here that Morne was six foot seven and he seemed to tower over Albertus and most of his teammates bar Harris and Smith who must be at least six foot one or two. I'm surprised to see Prince playing T20 because when I've observed him playing fifty over cricket he seems to struggle to expedite the scoring process and doesn't appear to have the range of scoring shots or strength to suit T20. He could have tested himself against the Aussies. Morne btw, is a huge hit with the ladies over here.
Evermind
International Debutant
Smith is same height as Pietersen. Harris is taller.
Nate
You'll Never Walk Alone
Things we can draw from this -
- McGain is obviously the first choice spinner, Hauritz is in the squad as a reserve
- Bollinger and Hilfenhaus are facing off
- McDonald and North are facing off, or will need time in the middle if Clarke is injured
Which are all pretty good moves imo. Hussey is in form and Clarke is struggling with his back.
- McGain is obviously the first choice spinner, Hauritz is in the squad as a reserve
- Bollinger and Hilfenhaus are facing off
- McDonald and North are facing off, or will need time in the middle if Clarke is injured
Which are all pretty good moves imo. Hussey is in form and Clarke is struggling with his back.
Burgey
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Yep, just what we need, another flat trajectory rfm swing bowler who's gun barrel straight without a thunderstorm overhead.
Burgey
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Where u watching/ listening mate?