I back myself to be part of the team and contribute to it. |
I think they will tend to spread the load around the bowling group and that should be our strength. |
If selected he'll return for Central Districts as a batter in the next (State Championship) round (next week). So we're hopeful there will be progress. |
If we bat first and collapse, we would consider pulling a bowler out and introducing an extra batsman. |
If we haven't got an option in terms of captaincy over there (West Indies), then I think we're being silly. |
It's not getting any worse, but it's just bugging him. |
Jacob has started bowling over the past couple of days and has been running for some time. |
Kallis is probably one of the best defensive players in the world. He demonstrated that up north on a difficult pitch, and he did the same in this match, keeping the bowlers at bay for long periods. |
Looking towards the World Cup, if we are going to create competition for World Cup places now is the appropriate time. |
Lou continually said that he didn't see himself as an opener and would prefer to bat in the middle order. |
Mills is recovering from his groin strain but does not have enough recent cricket to be considered for section. He will be returning to club cricket this weekend before the team for the remainder of the one-day series is announced. |
Now we have to rethink that because they are a lot fresher then we expected them to be at the end of the season. |
Our priority is to win the remaining (ODI) matches. That's the bottom line. |
Some guys, who may be playing in the test series, may need a game or two off to rest and rebuild their strength and that is something I've asked the selectors to ponder over the next couple of days. But we need to win on Saturday, so it's first things first. |
South Africa have been waiting for us for some time and from what I gather they won't have forgotten the outcome of that series, |