**Official** South Africa in England 2012

[Spikey]

7th 250 stand kallis has been in btw

[Agent Nationaux]

Philander is a different bowler to Broad. If he would replace anyone in the lineup, it would be either Steyn or Anderson. I would keep Steyn because of his speed, but obviously Anderson is the more complete bowler, so it's a tough decision, which is why Philander should not be in the XI man squad.

[Jacknife]

Even taking into account the pitch, it's been a massive effort by SA and they're showing England what can happen when you don't throw you're wickets away.

[Burgey]

Want you bastards to know I was at this ODI now on World Series Classics in 82-83.

[Spark]

very check quick says it's a second. clarke @ the SCG the first. could have missed something tho

I know that's the only 250 followed by 300, but I'm not sure on back-to-back 250s.

[Ruckus]

thank god, lunch

not sure if Amla shares the same sentiments

[Spikey]

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/eng...w;view=innings

[Spark]

Philander is a different bowler to Broad. If he would replace anyone in the lineup, it would be either Steyn or Anderson. I would keep Steyn because of his speed, but obviously Anderson is the more complete bowler, so it's a tough decision, which is why Philander should not be in the XI man squad.

Not a decision at all IMO. Anderson has been outstanding over the last year, but it's Dale Steyn. As far as a general lineup goes it's not really a question - you pick the best bowler in the world, period.

You could of course be insane and pick an all-pace attack with Kallis as the rotation option.

[grecian]

Want you bastards to know I was at this ODI now on World Series Classics in 82-83.

60th birthday celebration?

Yes I'm resorting to Burgey-age jokes now

[Prince EWS]

Want you bastards to know I was at this ODI now on World Series Classics in 82-83.

Do you remember the dirty heave from Border?

[Jacknife]

not sure if Amla shares the same sentiments

Apparently according to Aggers,

Moslem cricketers move their fast to when they are not playing. Like lost playing time, you can 'make up' Ramadan if need be

[Spikey]

stephenbrenkley
Unprecedented territory here: two partnerships of above 250 in same innings. Captivatingly remorseless.
5 minutes ago

shameless


and wrong

[Burgey]

60th birthday celebration?

Yes I'm resorting to Burgey-age jokes now

Was devo when AB got bowled tbh.

[benchmark00]

stephenbrenkley
Unprecedented territory here: two partnerships of above 250 in same innings. Captivatingly remorseless.
5 minutes ago

shameless


and wrong

#followseveryone

[Ruckus]

Philander is a different bowler to Broad. If he would replace anyone in the lineup, it would be either Steyn or Anderson. I would keep Steyn because of his speed, but obviously Anderson is the more complete bowler, so it's a tough decision, which is why Philander should not be in the XI man squad.

How is Philander closer to Steyn/Anderson than Broad?