West Indies Men Tour of South Africa

Speedster said:
Maybe not so much
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Our batting is very fragile. Its usually just 1 batter that brings the game back to a win. Temba and now Klaasen. The rest couldn't do anything.

If we can get a proper consistent batting lineup then it will feel more comfortable. That said a win is a win and we take it.
 
cavedog said:
Our batting is very fragile. Its usually just 1 batter that brings the game back to a win. Temba and now Klaasen. The rest couldn't do anything.

If we can get a proper consistent batting lineup then it will feel more comfortable. That said a win is a win and we take it.
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I get the impression that there is no team spirit. Everyone seems to play for themselves. OK maybe some players have trust, but it does not seem like it.
 
Dan C said:
I get the impression that there is no team spirit. Everyone seems to play for themselves. OK maybe some players have trust, but it does not seem like it.
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Must be because these players aren't useless. Everyone else fails and then 1 batter comes and just performs then the next game he walks for a duck or less than 5. If I compare SA to India. Even if India loses like 4 quick wickets they are still in control and rack up good partnerships to get them over the line. IF we lose 4 wickets, we just hope that from those that are left standing at least 1 guy can perform and carry us to the finish line.

As a fan it doesn't make for good viewing. I hope they figure it out and fast because we don't want to be left red faced after facing The Netherlands.
 
I like new approach that we have adopted. It won't always work like in the first game but like the guys being positive.
 
cavedog said:
Must be because these players aren't useless. Everyone else fails and then 1 batter comes and just performs then the next game he walks for a duck or less than 5. If I compare SA to India. Even if India loses like 4 quick wickets they are still in control and rack up good partnerships to get them over the line. IF we lose 4 wickets, we just hope that from those that are left standing at least 1 guy can perform and carry us to the finish line.

As a fan it doesn't make for good viewing. I hope they figure it out and fast because we don't want to be left red faced after facing The Netherlands.
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India play a more conservative brand of odi cricket, they aren't wc champs. SA is looking for something similar to what England does. Which is keep going no matter what.
 
stefan9 said:
India play a more conservative brand of odi cricket, they aren't wc champs. SA is looking for something similar to what England does. Which is keep going no matter what.
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No matter how they play if they don't play like a team.
 
Mike7 said:
So like is Rickleton ever going to score runs? If he is the best of the rest, then we are in serious trouble.
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He hasn't looked good so far, tbh and it's hard to say because dominating in domestic cricket these days does not mean a player is ready for international cricket due to the different standards.

But they should keep faith in him. Even guys like Amla and Kallis started off very badly before going on to dominate.
 
JuliusSeizure said:
He hasn't looked good so far, tbh and it's hard to say because dominating in domestic cricket these days does not mean a player is ready for international cricket due to the different standards.

But they should keep faith in him. Even guys like Amla and Kallis started off very badly before going on to dominate.
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He made runs in county cricket as well. Not just the SA domestic setup. Just needs time.
 
stefan9 said:
He made runs in county cricket as well. Not just the SA domestic setup. Just needs time.
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True, I agree with you that he needs time but honestly, I don't think quality of country cricket is high either. There is so much of it that quality will be distorted.

Some very average Proteas players over the years have also done well there. Even some guys who could get make the Proteas went to County and did well.
 
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JuliusSeizure said:
He hasn't looked good so far, tbh and it's hard to say because dominating in domestic cricket these days does not mean a player is ready for international cricket due to the different standards.

But they should keep faith in him. Even guys like Amla and Kallis started off very badly before going on to dominate.
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WI standard is lower than domestic or county.

It all comes down to self confidence and mindset.
 
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