tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post6111379577191208397..comments2024-03-21T09:05:13.328+00:00Comments on Neal and Pray: Graeme Smith: cricketing coward or cautious hero? It's got to be discussed!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17261430301579380843noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-29625052743840505372011-01-07T21:13:35.350+00:002011-01-07T21:13:35.350+00:00Mr Tracerbullet, unusual name... but you're ri...Mr Tracerbullet, unusual name... but you're right. Home wins rare for South Africa... they need to back themselves at home. Play "brave cricket"!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261430301579380843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-20054772437764296042011-01-07T20:22:26.774+00:002011-01-07T20:22:26.774+00:00I also find it surprising that South Africa has no...I also find it surprising that South Africa has not won any of their last three home series...surely, to be considered as the number 1 team in the world, they need to start winning at home, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-90061661807339890522011-01-07T15:46:49.312+00:002011-01-07T15:46:49.312+00:00Agreed on all that, just thought this series deser...Agreed on all that, just thought this series deserved a better finish. It ended on a yawn... and that's Smith's fault, surely?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261430301579380843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-52887025146464963662011-01-07T15:40:04.046+00:002011-01-07T15:40:04.046+00:00Some captains (chosen ones) get away with things. ...Some captains (chosen ones) get away with things. Though some have criticized Smith for not declaring here in India, not many have questioned Dhoni for 1) winning the toss and bowling and 2) bowling with Ishant after lunch on day 4.. <br /><br />Smith, not declaring - though negative, can be understood. There have been too much talk about the rankings before the series and a loss would not have AIhttp://www.myturntobat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-22267242185306692872011-01-07T15:06:47.888+00:002011-01-07T15:06:47.888+00:00Thanks Kate. I don't like raking up negativity...Thanks Kate. I don't like raking up negativity, but I was appalled none of the South African cricket writers discussed the decision not to declare, one which could have topped off a great series with style. Test cricket will die if captains don't gamble to produce results. Hansie Cronje used to!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261430301579380843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2216137769257949377.post-44283822794445442502011-01-07T14:55:42.731+00:002011-01-07T14:55:42.731+00:00I really don't like it when you make so much s...I really don't like it when you make so much sense. <br /><br />As far-fetched as it may be, I do think India's 'luck' had something to do with Biff's 'cowardice' (your word). I remember reading 5 news bulletins Wednesday morning about how lady luck seemed to be smiling down on Dhoni's side. To take a risk that would've been fantastic.... But after hearing suchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com