Re: South Africa v Australia, 2nd Test, Johannesburg, 17-21 November, 2011

by G.Wood Mon 21 Nov 2011, 03:26

with a bit of cloud around Stale won't need too many overs at us

by Bradman Mon 21 Nov 2011, 03:49

Henry wrote:And fair play to Ponting. He's really ground it out in this innings. But it makes you wonder- Why didn't he try and do this 9-10 months ago?

The Aus selectors will still have a big call to make at the end of this series, imo. Marsh has done well, Khawaja has now got a good score.......assuming Watson and Marsh are fit for Brisbane, who do they leave out?

Ponting should do what Nasser Hussain did in 2004 and retire in order not to hold a younger player back.

If he wins the test (or even saves it) give Punter the gold watch, drop watto to six, tell Clarke to SIUYBG and get Kat to open with anyone but Hughes. Piss Johnson off and blood Cutting.

by taipan Mon 21 Nov 2011, 03:58

It's been pissing down all night.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 04:02

They wont drop Hughes. His 88 has sealed his spot until at least the end of the NZ series.

They wont pick Katich again. Never mind his age and all the controversy over his comments- He's actually not in good form at the moment. More importantly, I think he's given up in his own mind.

Shaun Marsh will open the batting with Hughes if he's fit for Brisbane. If not then Warner will come in.

Khawaja will stay at three for a while.

I don't think they'll risk playing Watson at Brisbane-Dodgy hammys can get even worse very easily, meaning Ponting survives. I wouldn't be surprised if Hobart is his final test though, assuming everyone is back to full fitness by then.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 04:12

taipan wrote:It's been pissing down all night.

You're in Joburg right. If so, can you please send us updates up to the start of play.

The draw odds look a but interesting.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:12

Jim Maxwell tweets this-

"it's raining in joburg and more is forecast. unless the icc have given the umps seeing eye pups the light will be no good too. damp squib"

by Bradman Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:18

Henry wrote:They wont drop Hughes. His 88 has sealed his spot until at least the end of the NZ series.

They wont pick Katich again. Never mind his age and all the controversy over his comments- He's actually not in good form at the moment. More importantly, I think he's given up in his own mind.

Shaun Marsh will open the batting with Hughes if he's fit for Brisbane. If not then Warner will come in.

Khawaja will stay at three for a while.

I don't think they'll risk playing Watson at Brisbane-Dodgy hammys can get even worse very easily, meaning Ponting survives. I wouldn't be surprised if Hobart is his final test though, assuming everyone is back to full fitness by then.

Come on. The technique has been exposed yet again. Why let him fill his boots against the Kiwis. Perfect time to give a newish team an easy start. Didn't know about Watto's injury.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:27

Well it can't be denied that Hughes made 88 in the first innings of this test. His technique gets exposed most times but in-between that the planets seem to align (or more likely, the bowlers have an off-session) and he flukes a few runs.

There's no one demanding to be picked ahead of him as opener.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:37

Sportsbet now has Saf at 2.55, Draw at 3.5 and Aust at 2.6.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:40

Surprised the draw isn't favourite now. Rained all night, still raining now, and more rain forecast.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:42

Safs will only need an hour of play to wrap it up.

by taipan Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:47

JGK wrote:
taipan wrote:It's been pissing down all night.

You're in Joburg right. If so, can you please send us updates up to the start of play.

The draw odds look a but interesting.

Closer to Joburg now. Still looks dismal.

by WideWally Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:50

So have $393 on Safrica & $286 on the draw. $320 profit to be made either way.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:54

JGK wrote:Sportsbet now has Saf at 2.55, Draw at 3.5 and Aust at 2.6.

Fark it. 15 min later - draw is now 2.30, Safs 3.1. Amazingly Aust are 3.1 as well even though they will need 40+ overs to win it whereas the Safs might only need 20.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 05:59

If they can get 30 overs in it could be interesting. All four results possible then. All five results possible if one or the other teams has a sook about Billy's interpretation of bad light and decides to forfeit in protest.

by embee Mon 21 Nov 2011, 06:08

a forfeit is a loss

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 06:09

Not if you're Pakistan.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 06:37

Meanwhile, it must be clearing up in Joburg - Aust now favrourite at 2.75 with Saf and Draw at 2.85.

Madness.

by skully Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:05

Aus 2.75?? PMSL at the bookies.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:21

Oh come on. All it needs is for one of Clarke, Hussey, or Haddin to make a 50 and Aus are home.

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:21

FMD Bookies are stoopid.

Now Saf 3.50, Draw 1.90, Aust 4.10.

I did manage to get two hunj on each of Saf and the draw at 2.85 so should be an easy $170 for me.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:25

Sounds like the rain is stopping then starting again based on your odds update.

by lardbucket Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:25

Henry wrote:Oh i'm an idiot. Stuffed up again.

Both players had to have CHANGED countries....

Was Cowdrey ever dismissed by Asif Iqbal (born in India, but represented Pakistan)?

by JGK Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:27

lardbucket wrote:
Henry wrote:Oh i'm an idiot. Stuffed up again.

Both players had to have CHANGED countries....

Was Cowdrey ever dismissed by Asif Iqbal (born in India, but represented Pakistan)?

Yes.

by Henry Mon 21 Nov 2011, 07:32

lardbucket wrote:
Henry wrote:Oh i'm an idiot. Stuffed up again.

Both players had to have CHANGED countries....

Was Cowdrey ever dismissed by Asif Iqbal (born in India, but represented Pakistan)?

Yep, and Inkithab alam, which I mentioned earlier in the thread.

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