It would appear that Sri Lanka paid more attention to the scenery than they did to the game of cricket. It takes a bit of pressure of that other team that scored 47 a few months back.
Pound for pound is there a better all round cricketer than Kallis?
If he was an Aussie or an Indian would they be building bronze statues in his image?
Hashim Amla is one of the most recognizable faces of the new South African cricket scene so it is a bit of a shock to find he is about to play his 50th Test. Lets hope it is a memorable occasion for all concerned.
You get the feeling that all of South Africa is readying itself for a big tournament. It seems like ages since they played and they are bound to win the dancing if all else fails.
And why wouldn't they be happy. Polly is about to put his feet up, and presumably concentrate on breeding the next generation of cricketers, while Jonty has already got the whole retirement thing sussed.
Over two thousand posts and not a single conviction!
Eh?
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