Australia vs South Africa, Boxing Day Test, Day 3
I must admit, I was surprised Siddle was selected for the 2nd Test. I expected Shane Watson to get the nod after Siddle's trundling effort in Perth. I was also surprised when Ponting threw him the new ball on Day 2. However, after his first over knocked over McKenzie at speeds up to 150kph, I could see what the Aussie selectors were getting at. His second spell was devastating and put Australia into a dominant position on the 2nd day.
Or I could take a glass half empty approach and wonder if Siddle's withering spell will only enable a South African victory down the track, Mitchell Johnson style. Unlikely though much will depend on whether the Saffer tail wags this morning. It wouldn't surprise me considering the seesawing nature of the Australia-South Africa cricket to date.
Then later today, we find out whether Matt Hayden will continue to have a Test career...
| Posted by JC on Sun 28 Dec |  11 comments |
Posted by JC on 2008-12-28 14:17:56
John, I was speechless on my site for a change mate...what the heck was going on out there? Steyn 76..one of the strike lucky innings' that we should be really thinking, what went wrong?
Your thoughts on a comeback? Tough!
Posted by ian@baggygreen on 2008-12-28 20:10:28
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