There is usually a 'way back' after a bad hour, even a bad session - the fat lady takes a while to clear her throat in Test cricket. Strangely enough, I think middle and lower order runs might make a difference in this Test.
Hi Tom, Rabada served his suspension for a month during the IPL - when he was at home and the world never knew (and was never told) that he'd failed a drugs test... :)
Hi Mbuso - welcome to the MoC club. The coach is always important but not THAT important. As every good coach will tell you, they can't score a single run or take a wicket. :)
My main thing is that their heads have to be in the game 1000%.
Whether it’s the coach, psychologist or their own individual mantras that achieve this, I don’t mind.I need to see a warrior 11 that doesn’t take no crap from nobody!
Can't be called supporters then. Fickle, spoilsports, insert-cuss-word-here, but never supporters. The sour grapes if SA do anything right makes them even more annoying.😤🙄
A Test match between two strong opponents can turn on small moments. Either side can win, but the mace will go to the side that takes their chances.
There is usually a 'way back' after a bad hour, even a bad session - the fat lady takes a while to clear her throat in Test cricket. Strangely enough, I think middle and lower order runs might make a difference in this Test.
I think that could be so, particularly if top orders struggle. Both Inglis and Carey could be important for Australia.
Isn't Rabada suspended?
Hi Tom, Rabada served his suspension for a month during the IPL - when he was at home and the world never knew (and was never told) that he'd failed a drugs test... :)
Paterson for Lungi possibly. Swing.
We have world class talent. The combination of players in the starting lineup doesn’t matter as much as what the coach puts in their heads.
If all the players truly believe, then it’s 50/50. If they don’t, we will get destroyed.
Hi Mbuso - welcome to the MoC club. The coach is always important but not THAT important. As every good coach will tell you, they can't score a single run or take a wicket. :)
True story..
My main thing is that their heads have to be in the game 1000%.
Whether it’s the coach, psychologist or their own individual mantras that achieve this, I don’t mind.I need to see a warrior 11 that doesn’t take no crap from nobody!
I hope (believe) we (will) kick their backsides all over the place
Can't be called supporters then. Fickle, spoilsports, insert-cuss-word-here, but never supporters. The sour grapes if SA do anything right makes them even more annoying.😤🙄