India tour of South Africa, 2018

[Creag]

Du Plessis has been in Markram's ears as well. "We've spoken a lot and this morning, throughout the training session I've been almost side by side, spending time chatting about plans, how he goes about things, and obviously passing on some advice to take into the game. I'll keep him close to me, he's luckily going to be here throughout the game. I'll keep sending messages on and off the field, asking for advice, asking for any hints. But at the end of the day, it's going to be my decision to make on the field though."

This quote, if I am allowed to add it, also shows that Markram isn't going to be thrown in the deep end.

I'm quite sure that he will get full support of all in the team. Let's see how he goes.

 

[sox63]

Not often we go in with two spinners on our shores. Looking forward to see how India play Shamsi.

I think Markram as captain is an inspired choice and not playing it safe.

 

[Dan C]

India have won the toss and have opted to field

:erm:

 

[Creag]

India have won the toss and have opted to field

:erm:

Team for the Saffers?

 

[Dan C]

Team for the Saffers?

South Africa
Quinton de Kock(w), Hashim Amla, Aiden Markram(c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Khaya Zondo, David Miller, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir


India:
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah

 

[sand_man]

India have won the toss and have opted to field

:erm:

Oh dear, they like to chase don't they?

 

[Creag]

Oh dear, they like to chase don't they?

They are happy to chase any total. Going to be uphill from here.

South Africa
Quinton de Kock(w), Hashim Amla, Aiden Markram(c), Jean-Paul Duminy, Khaya Zondo, David Miller, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Morne Morkel, Imran Tahir


India:
Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni(w), Kedar Jadhav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah

Thank you

Feels weak, or thin, in the middle order

 

[stefan9]

Would've given it to QdK

When has qdk ever captained a team? His own team mates say he plays better when he doesn't think, a captain needs to think.

Captain's are born not made and Aiden has always been a natural leader.

Need our senior players to step up today. Need big runs from hash,qdk,jp and Miller.

 

[Stefanmuller]

When are they pulling in Janneman or Pieter Malan? Both average 47 in list A and have even better First Class records? Not sure about Zondo. Averages 31 and 32 respectedly.

 

[Dan C]

When has qdk ever captained a team? His own team mates say he plays better when he doesn't think, a captain needs to think.

Captain's are born not made and Aiden has always been a natural leader.

Need our senior players to step up today. Need big runs from hash,qdk,jp and Miller.

Why not ? They gave Alma the duty before and it failed. Maybe QdK needs that responsibility to up his game ?? Who knows.

 

[Dan C]

SA 0/0 after 0 balls. Good start

 

[stefan9]

Qdk very lucky there.

 

[sand_man]

Qdk very lucky there.

Qdk is a "stupid cricketer"...

 

[sand_man]

2-0

 

[mbayshark]

Aaaannnddddd...... Collapsing

 

[Dan C]

Said before Miller is inconsistent. And well good captions knock.

 

[mbayshark]

^^^Unfortunately at the moment almost the whole team is inconsistent.

 

[Rusty438]

What is going on? Markram and QDK holing out to leg side boundary off shortish slow deliveries.
It is getting painful to watch us play.
Just hit the ball in the floor?!

 

[Rusty438]

Maharaj or Shamsi in ODIs? Maybe Maharaj...

 

[Sinbad]

Fuuuuuuu