From a psychological point of view it has been a massive boost for South Africa ahead of the Tests. |
He's one of the few spinners in England who is not a containing spinner and he is able to take wickets. |
He's one of the few spinners in England who is not a containing spinner and he is able to take wickets. He is a player of immense ability and for the latter part of last season was the best spinner in the country. He's very tall and he gets good bounce and turn. |
I hope I am wrong, but there could actually not be any other reason for the many injuries in the team. |
If players and officials in other sporting codes were to get involved in something like this they would have been in trouble, that would be termed inciting the crowd. |
If South Africa wants to remain competitive, their play will have to improve considerably in all areas. |
In any team, if your captain struggles it's bad for the morale of the side. |
The South African team is not fit. That is why I believe there are so many injuries. Too many of the South African players are unfit and weak, and that can lead to big problems on a long, hard tour. |