What a pity that after such a great innings he saw fit to throw his wicket away with that dreadful reverse sweep. Surely it's a shot for batsmen who aren't in and just don't know where to go next?
The same can be said of van der Dussen - it's a shot that should only ever be allowed for a 9, 10 or 11 to play, not for proper batsmen.
Regarding Temba's batting: to my mind, he doesn't give away his wicket easily and that is his strength. I worry that these calls for him to increase his strike rate will lead to soft dismissals which will then feed the self-fulfilling prophesy concerning his value in the shorter forms, and, indeed, the longer form.
What a pity that after such a great innings he saw fit to throw his wicket away with that dreadful reverse sweep. Surely it's a shot for batsmen who aren't in and just don't know where to go next?
The same can be said of van der Dussen - it's a shot that should only ever be allowed for a 9, 10 or 11 to play, not for proper batsmen.
Richard S.
Lovely piece on Bavuma. I wish he would be employed by an English county as he has much to offer.
Regarding Temba's batting: to my mind, he doesn't give away his wicket easily and that is his strength. I worry that these calls for him to increase his strike rate will lead to soft dismissals which will then feed the self-fulfilling prophesy concerning his value in the shorter forms, and, indeed, the longer form.