The two great things, apart from Crawley's initial reactionary parry, was that he didn't panic when the ball left him and neither of the two slips next to him decided to jump in and catch the rebound.
The two great things, apart from Crawley's initial reactionary parry, was that he didn't panic when the ball left him and neither of the two slips next to him decided to jump in and catch the rebound.
They just shew a replay from front-on (ish); Zak never took his eyes off the ball and was even starting a fist pump before he hit the ground!
That first innings on day one wasn’t convincing but aside from that, it was an excellent job well done by the whole team and coaching staff. Onwards and upwards.
That would be harsh on Sibley - if it wasn't for his steady ton there wouldn't have been the platform for Stokes to plunder the quick runs leading up to the declaration and then his wickets today.
Interesting stat. So far this winter root hasn't been in before the 25th over. Huge credit to Burns Sibley and Denly and a good sign that our top order are starting to provide a platform.
An important win for the series 1-1 But a massive win for Joe Root who led the team to victory in only the 2nd loss at Newlands since SA were allowed to play test cricket again in 1991. 63 years since England won in Newlands(known as MCC then)
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Outstanding skill and concentration from Zak to a) spot it coming to him, and b) keep his eyes on the ball as he fell to the ground.
Big Vern edges Big Ben to slip and England win by 189 runs.
Yep, all of us.
He's taking this "new Botham" tag to extremes: runs, wickets, and plenty of catches standing rather close at second slip.
That would be harsh on Sibley - if it wasn't for his steady ton there wouldn't have been the platform for Stokes to plunder the quick runs leading up to the declaration and then his wickets today.
Stokes motm for me. Pace of his innings gave us the time to take the wickets.
But a massive win for Joe Root who led the team to victory in only the 2nd loss at Newlands since SA were allowed to play test cricket again in 1991. 63 years since England won in Newlands(known as MCC then)
Stick to cricket lads and forget the football.