Test 2024 Sri Lanka Tour of South Africa (2 Tests)

[PhatBoy]

Looks like Kusal Mendis has got a new roll wicketkeeping & batting down the order.

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Pretty sure you just pick it out of a hat if you’re Sri Lankan and can bat

He’s lucky not to be doing it for a prison xi

 

[Plugger35]

The rain has ended play for the day, disappointing not to get any play after lunch.

 

[corbies]

Am guessing Angelo Matthews has been playing longer than any other current cricketer? Averages 45, so needs to be in the discussions for best cricketers of the modern era. Though staggered to see he's only taken 33 wickets.

Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut in 2005 and is still going for Bangladesh.

 

[Bedi]

Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut in 2005 and is still going for Bangladesh.

Excellent work

 

[ioppolo]

Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut in 2005 and is still going for Bangladesh.

Debut series coincided with Graham Thorpe's last series.

 

[Plugger35]

The sun is out in Durban and already there is an appeal from the Sri Lankans for an lbw, not reviewed though, pitched outside.

 

[Bedi]

The sun is out in Durban and already there is an appeal from the Sri Lankans for an lbw, not reviewed though, pitched outside.

nice to see some sunshine and some people too. Not many granted

 

[Plugger35]

Kumara trapping Verreynne lbw, a lot riding on Bavuma now for SA to get a respectable total.

 

[cricketnut14]

Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut in 2005 and is still going for Bangladesh.

19 years in the game and hasn't played a test in australia

 

[yabsy]

Must of been an earlier start with that wicket

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[ioppolo]

19 years in the game and hasn't played a test in australia

I don't think Bangladesh have toured here for tests since what, 2003?

We've had I think three trips plus a cancelled tour to Bangladesh in that time.

 

[Plugger35]

Mulder retiring hurt now with a busted finger.

Jansen and Bavuma need to put on a partnership here.

 

[Bedi]

Mushfiqur Rahim made his Test debut in 2005 and is still going for Bangladesh.

Reckon Shakib Al Hasan is #2 on the list, who played his first game May 2007. Took 4 wickets against India in the 2nd test in October so wonder why he missed the South Africa series

 

[Bedi]

Mulder retiring hurt now with a busted finger.

Jansen and Bavuma need to put on a partnership here.

Great photo. That's 5 ft 4 (163cm) vs 6 ft 10 (209cm)! 10th smallest ever cricketer vs 2nd tallest cricketer to play the game. But i can see them putting on a partnership here

 

[010203]

I'm not convinced Pistol has got that LBW right.

Edit: Pistol did get it right, Jansen is out for 13, South Africa 113-6.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Maybe pitching outside leg.

Nope.

 

[Plugger35]

Jansen was a long way forward there.

He's gone though, Pistol on the money.

 

[Bedi]

Jayasuriya is gonna get number 1 to quickest to 100 wickets. Question is why did he only play his first test as a 30 year old!

 

[yabsy]

I don't think Bangladesh have toured here for tests since what, 2003?

We've had I think three trips plus a cancelled tour to Bangladesh in that time.

Yep, that's the only time they've toured here & we've been over there twice ,(06 & 17)...6 tests in total

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[Plugger35]

Coetzee, Maharaj and Rabada aren't the worst tailenders, they can all hold a bat, they need to stick around with Bavuma.

 

[NYRB]

Reckon Shakib Al Hasan is #2 on the list, who played his first game May 2007. Took 4 wickets against India in the 2nd test in October so wonder why he missed the South Africa series

Currently playing in the Abu Dhabi T10 leagues. Was batting there last night but sadly his timing is gone.

 

[corbies]

Reckon Shakib Al Hasan is #2 on the list, who played his first game May 2007. Took 4 wickets against India in the 2nd test in October so wonder why he missed the South Africa series

He retired from Test cricket and is currently under investigation in a murder case from his time as a member of Bangladesh parliament. Yes seriously. He's an absolute headcase.

He had to pull out of his farewell Test due to public pressure/being advised he shouldn't travel to Bangladesh.

 

[NYRB]

Im imagining Mulder wont come out to bat with his hand hurt.

 

[yabsy]

Im imagining Mulder wont come out to bat with his hand hurt.

Heard them say he's off to get an x-ray at lunch

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[NYRB]

Heard them say he's off to get an x-ray at lunch

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I heard that as well, with South Africa 7 down and probably an hour or so to go before lunch, would be interesting to see if he does come out , even after lunch.