**Official** South Africa in England 2012

[wpdavid]

Originally Posted by benchmark00

It's the worst of the worst for people to say that SA had such elite bowling conditions but all of a sudden England are operating in a batsman's paradise. Looks pretty overcast out there to me, and Philander had no problem getting it to nip around off the seam.

Yup, there is some cloud cover in these parts. And wtf is Broad still bowling round the wicket at Smith? Sort it out Strauss.

[HeathDavisSpeed]

I thought that the dry wicket was really going to come into play for Swann here.

How's that rough helping against the left-hander, btw?

[AndyZaltzHair]

Originally Posted by wpdavid

what goes around tends to come around.

+1

[Burgey]

While Parra were dismembering the hapless co-competition leaders, it seems SA has really kicked on runs-wise.

Want to hear Hussain an Botham back with the cheer leading now. From the way they were commentating, every ball was a wicket waiting to happen. Good to hear Gower giving some credit where it's due.

[uvelocity]

Originally Posted by benchmark00

As if I read your posts ****.

you read em and weep.

still anyones game of course

[social]

Originally Posted by Burgey

Fmd it's epic. Shades of 86.

'bout the last time they were any good

[wpdavid]

Originally Posted by flibbertyjibber

I have always been a Morkel fan, he looks underdone and still got 4 wickets. He may be firing and extremely dangerous by the time Headingley arrives.

As for Steyn, well he is class. You do wonder if he is carrying an injury though as he only bowled 5 overs in the morning session yesterday and looked brilliant yet wasn't used again till after lunch which seemed strange.

Yup. btw are you going to any of the Headingly test?

[flibbertyjibber]

Originally Posted by Burgey

While Parra were dismembering the hapless co-competition leaders, it seems SA has really kicked on runs-wise.

Want to hear Hussain an Botham back with the cheer leading now. From the way they were commentating, every ball was a wicket waiting to happen. Good to hear Gower giving some credit where it's due.

These two have batted really well, England haven't bowled badly or brilliantly but these two have batted sensibly and safely. Fascinating cricket to watch.

[wpdavid]

Bopara bowling ahead of Bresnan?

EDIT
and promptly taking the edge of Smith's bat.

[Burgey]

Originally Posted by social

'bout the last time they were any good

Which was my point..,

[Flem274*]

Originally Posted by Burgey

While Parra were dismembering the hapless co-competition leaders, it seems SA has really kicked on runs-wise.

Want to hear Hussain an Botham back with the cheer leading now. From the way they were commentating, every ball was a wicket waiting to happen. Good to hear Gower giving some credit where it's due.

I've never liked Hussain as a commentator. Such a patronising and smug git to the opposition if they're losing.

I'll never forget the description of the 2009 Australian side as "workmanlike and hard working" during the tour match against the Lions.

[benchmark00]

Originally Posted by Burgey

Which was my point..,

He changed his post from 'bout last time they won a game' which I felt was more appropriate.

[benchmark00]

Originally Posted by Flem274*

I've never liked Hussain as a commentator. Such a patronising and smug git to the opposition if they're losing.

I'll never forget the description of the 2009 Australian side as "workmanlike and hard working" during the tour match against the Lions.

Hussain and Atherton are literally the only two Sky commentators who deserve a paycheck.

[Burgey]

Haha Broad. Running right down the hey diddle diddle

[straw man]

Smitheh loves the English - 1862 runs (every one a miniature masterpiece no doubt) at 60 now.