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Hey Manners,

I also find this conflict of interest rule absurd at times, like in this instance. Though, Neil Mackenzie was a fine player himself in the mould of Boetta Dippenaar whom I can remember as a opening batter. Don't know where he is these days. He was equally very talented.

How do you assess the performance of Proteas in the ongoing T20 series against India ? I thought they are lacking motivation because of an irrelevant bilayer series though they are short on bowling resources.

And, How do you see the test series shaping up with Sri Lanka ? Do Lankan Lions have any chance ?

Also, why is Wanderers not getting the chance to host test matches this time as a premium venue. Last year also, no bullring test when India played.

I think all five venues should host test matches in the SA home season.

What is the policy for the allocation of test matches by Cricket South Africa?

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Hi Aditya,

I personally think McKenzie was a better all round batsman than Dippenaar, especially square of the wicket against the faster bowlers - brilliant cutter and puller. Boeta was more of an 'accumulator'. I don't think the T20 squad lacked 'motivation' at all. They were simply outclassed, in my opinion.

Sri Lanka never had a chance coming to SA - until four years ago when they won 2-0! So, in the light of that result, they will always have a chance. But I think it's a slim one. The weather in Durban at this time of year is always sketchy (bad light mostly) so the first Test could well br a draw.

The Wanderers is hosting the 'Pink Day' ODI against Pakistan, which is invariably sold out, so they will earn more from that day than they would hosting a Test against either SL or Pakistan. And all five major venues can't host a Test when there are only four in the summer! :)

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I'm looking forward to the 4 test matches for sure! Crunch time for the Proteas. Yup our 'batters' were outclassed in the main. Only Stubbs looked in good form. Without KG & Anrich, bowling looked a bit weak. Happy we have Ashwell on board- can't have them all.

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That's true, Manners

But, I hope that we get to see four test matches and five test matches series in South Africa and all the grounds can hist test matches like it used to happen earlier against Australia, India, England and West Indies.

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