General Cricket Discussion

[Bevab]

It's good to see the Proteas performing so well against arguably the best Test teams in World Cricket in such a short span of time. Elgar's leadership and Graeme Smith's selections have been just spot on!!

They haven't feared trying out new players and not necessarily compromised on their core players. The thing that stands out is their incredible passion to bounce back after failures. Some incredible batting from Rabada today and Verreynne just performed to his potential. South Africa looks to have developed a terrific batting line-up. Keegan Petersen would just add to the strength of this team!

Elgar
Erwee
Keegan Petersen
Markram
Bavuma
Kyle Verreynne
Wiaan Mulder
Rabada
Maharaj
Ngidi
Nortje

This is unfortunately a superficial reading of the situation. The reality is that their selections have been quite conservative with clear preference being for the seasoned domestic campaigners over bright young talents without said experience. Blokes like Breetzke, van Tonder seem nowhere near the side whilst van der Dussen still seems to be a lock in the XI for some reason. Had it not been for the quotas accelerating KP's ascension through the domestic pathways (something that the quota detractors conveniently forget in every discussion around it) he wouldn't be anywhere near this side either.

I feel like it's time they ditch RvD for good from red ball cricket and play Markram as the number four for a few games like they've always wanted to just to see if it would finally get him past the mental and technical deficiencies he has. Would also like them to consistently back Mulder and Maharaj rather than continue with this strange 'Jansen at #7' experiment just because it worked versus India.

As for NZ, I seriously doubt if they're the best team in the test scene at the moment given everything going on with their side at the moment. WTC champions they might be but that was a side that peaked at the right time and while they're not yet in complete disarray to be called as a side currently in transition, they sure seem to be heading there.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

@Bevab I just think New Zealand as a whole batting lot needs a reboot. Yes they have got players like Conway & Young who are playing brilliantly but than they have Latham who have lost his touch completely (maybe Captaincy burden), Nicholls has been a innings due for a while now whereas Grandhomme have played well after ages. I see some terrible years ahead for them if they don't get it right soon.

 

[Aislabie]

Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton is out there living every village all-rounder's dream right now



Batting seven, bowling a couple overs of filthy leg-spin and keeping wicket when he's not needed. Absolutely superb stuff

 

[wasteyouryouth]

 

[Till Valhalla]

Kohli and Sharma 500 partnership

 

[wasteyouryouth]

The Hundred keeps making cricket better.

 

[icyman]

Some massive changes from the MCC laws.

MCC's new code of Laws for 2022 come into force | Lord's

MCC has today announced its new code of Laws for 2022, which will come into force from 1 October.

www.lords.org

Not in favour of the new batter facing the delivery (even if they have crossed). However, the interesting ones for me are:

1. Dead Ball
2. Wides
3. Mankad is a legal and fair dismissal

 

[Ashutosh.]

I think overthrow is unfair & wouldn't consider it, as IMO, scoring run is about skill & the overthrow requires zero skill.

Give the world cup back to New Zealand.

 

[wasteyouryouth]

I think overthrow is unfair & wouldn't consider it, as IMO, scoring run is about skill & the overthrow requires zero skill.

Give the world cup back to New Zealand.

If it counted towards his wicket tally they'd have to rename it a 'Broad'

 

[abhi_jacko]

I think overthrow is unfair & wouldn't consider it, as IMO, scoring run is about skill & the overthrow requires zero skill.

Give the world cup back to New Zealand.

I think Byes are unfair. Why should you be rewarded runs for missing the ball? Requires ZERO skill

 

[icyman]

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium set to be rechristened with new sponsor's name

Reasons behind the impending renaming are purely financial rather than political

www.espncricinfo.com

Finally!

I have always wondered why Pakistan persisted with the dictator's name for its premier stadium. Good Riddance!

 

[CerealKiller]

I have always wondered why Pakistan persisted with the dictator's name for its premier stadium

To be fair, most people don't know Gaddafi, the stadium name has taken a life of its own, irrespective of the person it was named after. But yes, a long overdue move.

 

[icyman]

Yeah, Gaddafi was quite prominent during the 80s and 90s. Thereafter, the media focused more on the like of Saddam and others.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Bangladesh just knocked over the Proteas yesterday. Surely would love to go back and watch the highlights!

 

[Khan Sahab54]

Test win at New Zealand + ODI win at South Africa in 3 months!!