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Post by gmdf on Feb 8, 2020 11:58:06 GMT
Strongest South African XIV if Kolpaks banned: Elgar, Markram, Amla, Du Plessis, De Villiers, Bavuma, De Kock, Philander, Harmer, Abbott, Rabada, Morkel, Steyn and Olivier.
It is hardly surprising South Africa are so weak when they have been decimated by internationals flying on the flag of convenience and going where the money is.
I think Amla, Steyn and De Villiers have definitely retired from international cricket anyway; Morkel, Philander too and Du Plessis can't be far off that. The big losses going forward are Harmer and Abbott, and maybe Ollivier. But how is this different from those rugby players from the Pacific islands who play for Australia, NZ and England (among other countries)? Unfair to criticise professional sportsmen for 'going where the money is' - it's what most of choose to do in our own careers! |
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Post by liquidskin on Feb 8, 2020 15:35:05 GMT
Don't forget Donald & Pollock Sharkey.
Those Kolpak Saffas should be able to just play county cricket as legitimate overseas players and if called up any time, go off and play for SA too. Can't really fathom how that isn't the case.
Talking of decimation, look what S&F has done to my lovely thread - videos and hash rags and links everywhere. What an eyesore. It's like reading an electric shock. Not very pleasant.
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Post by coverpoint on Feb 8, 2020 16:12:11 GMT
Don't forget Donald & Pollock Sharkey. Those Kolpak Saffas should be able to just play county cricket as legitimate overseas players and if called up any time, go off and play for SA too. Can't really fathom how that isn't the case. Talking of decimation, look what S&F has done to my lovely thread - videos and hash rags and links everywhere. What an eyesore. It's like reading an electric shock. Not very pleasant. Because of some micky mouse Slovak handball player. |
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Post by coverpoint on Feb 8, 2020 16:13:29 GMT
Strongest South African XIV if Kolpaks banned: Elgar, Markram, Amla, Du Plessis, De Villiers, Bavuma, De Kock, Philander, Harmer, Abbott, Rabada, Morkel, Steyn and Olivier.
It is hardly surprising South Africa are so weak when they have been decimated by internationals flying on the flag of convenience and going where the money is.
I think Amla, Steyn and De Villiers have definitely retired from international cricket anyway; Morkel, Philander too and Du Plessis can't be far off that. The big losses going forward are Harmer and Abbott, and maybe Ollivier. But how is this different from those rugby players from the Pacific islands who play for Australia, NZ and England (among other countries)? Unfair to criticise professional sportsmen for 'going where the money is' - it's what most of choose to do in our own careers! The pinnacle for any sportsman should be to play for your country. |
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Post by gmdf on Feb 8, 2020 18:43:23 GMT
I think Amla, Steyn and De Villiers have definitely retired from international cricket anyway; Morkel, Philander too and Du Plessis can't be far off that. The big losses going forward are Harmer and Abbott, and maybe Ollivier. But how is this different from those rugby players from the Pacific islands who play for Australia, NZ and England (among other countries)? Unfair to criticise professional sportsmen for 'going where the money is' - it's what most of choose to do in our own careers! The pinnacle for any sportsman should be to play for your country. Well all of those have, some many, many times. Surely they have the right to choose now? Incidentally stopping them choose who they want to play for and where is a bit akin to sportsmen/women from the Communist bloc having their careers "managed" by their country during the Cold War. I think we've passed that point now. |
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Post by flashblade on Feb 8, 2020 19:26:17 GMT
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 12, 2020 19:38:40 GMT
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Post by flashblade on Feb 15, 2020 11:31:51 GMT
Have watched the first two T20 matches on Sky - what a great advert for T20 cricket these have been. Both games were nail-biters that ebbed and flowed. Looking forward to the decider tomorrow.  |
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 16, 2020 11:16:25 GMT
Today, a 12.30pm start on SKY Sports, forget the foul weather outside, snuggle up and watch what should be a fantastic finale.
Can't wait.
PS: If you don't subscribe to SKY, sign up to NOW TV and pay a day pass of £9.99 to view the game. Well worth the money.
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Post by Wicked Cricket on Feb 16, 2020 16:27:11 GMT
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Post by flashblade on Feb 16, 2020 16:41:02 GMT
Fantastic math to watch. Great series. Well done, England!
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