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I think that NZ tried that this innings as he was going for 4+ per over. Doesn't seem to have worked - lots of top edges, LBWs etc. As far as I can tell, getting outside the line of off-stump seems to work well against him.I wonder if the way to tackle Vern might be to attack him. Perhaps he could be knocked off his game.
As it is players seem like sitting ducks when they try to defend him or see him off.
Wait till he bowls to Hafeez and company in UAE before calling him great. Remember what happened to Steyn
will be intresting to see how he goes against a strong south africa "a" batting line up this summer.
Philander seems to have excellent control and also comes across as an intelligent bowler where he is prepared to work away at batsmen and set them up with discaplined bowling and then snare them into a trap.
Will be intresting to see how he goes against a strong South Africa "A" batting line up this summer.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/current/story/559290.htmlWhat few people have picked up upon is that while Philander was the 2nd fastest to 50 wickets in terms of matches played or innings bowled in, he is by some way the quickest to 50 wickets in terms of balls bowled, reaching it almost 500 balls (or 83 overs) quicker than anyone else
Comment on Cricinfo:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/current/story/559290.html
Can anyone verify this? It's an astonishing achievement if true.
Comment on Cricinfo:
http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci-icc/content/current/story/559290.html
Can anyone verify this? It's an astonishing achievement if true.
Only bowled 6 overs. The swing and movement is there - saw one ball to Trott swing away in the air, and come back in off the seam.
Well 14 is clearly a very misleading bowling average in relation to his ability anyway. Looked like a poor man's McGrath or Asif to me, two bowlers that always gave us problems from the first morning. But he could still have a good series (wickets at 20s) if we don't stay patient with him.
Philander hasnt been as effective on this tour thus far as he has been in the past
Is it the flat pitches, english batters or is he just not as good as his stats suggested?
South Africa, with Morkel, Steyn and Philander being fit will remain #1 for a long, long time imo.
They said the same about Anderson, Broad, Bresnan, Tremlett, Finn.
Fine bowler nonetheless, also showed grit with the bat.
Even a bowler the caliber of mcgrath was averaging 30 plus in his first two years. Give philander time, IMO he will average less than 25.
He's been named South African sportsman of the year.
Congratulations to him.
Philtrundler doesn't bother to play limited overs for South Africa but is quite happy to make money in the Caribbean Premier League.
LOL.
He did well in the last game so perhaps South Africa could possibly force him into playing against Pakistan in UAE.
But three trundlers in one lineup that too in UAE is overkill (Tsotsobe and Kleinveldt the other two).
and if Steyn continues to bowl like Sami in UAE, problems are piling up for SA.
Our flat track bullies must be licking their lips![]()
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Can't wait for the series to start![]()
Is it because he does not play or he does not get selected?
Although he did rattle them at home 3 years ago when the sky wasn't blue![]()
Unlike Steyn, Vern depends on conditions.
He was averaging 13 in SA before the Indian tour. It's has been going up but he shouldn't average 50+ in any series in SA. Pitch does enough in SA. Even this pitch was doing enough.
He's not gonna be remembered in history because he is very boring and doesn't allure the crowd. No buzz. He is just a robot who does what has to be done with no innovation and creativity.
Ryan Harris is much better.
Unlike Steyn, Vern depends on conditions.
He was averaging 13 in SA before the Indian tour. It has been going up but he shouldn't average 50+ in any series in SA. Pitch does enough in SA. Even this pitch was doing enough.
Everything may be true but you know what. If he can end his career with an average of 22-23 with 250 wickets, he won't be forgotten. Bowlers job is still to take wickets cheaply and help their team win games. He does that very often.
Yeah but doesn't deserve to average that low. That's ATG category and reserved for bowlers who excel regardless of external factors.
At his pace, he will be dependent on the conditions. Raring to see Philander play in India, it will be one big test for him.
Averages 22 away