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[ElPerro]

FAwad Ahmed was given a passport in quick time was he? Morkel could probably get one quicker

Wasn't that to do with political asylum though so they made a strong case for extenuating circumstances?

[ppccopener]

FAwad Ahmed was given a passport in quick time was he? Morkel could probably get one quicker

he was indeed.

I just wonder with the quota system actually in force now whether white players frozen out will now look to Aust and England to play International cricket

I think they will myself, we could see a significant change..I know we have had SA players for a while but not because they cannot play for their own Countries. KP was not telling the truth way back when he said black players were blocking his patch to play for SA.

[FattusCattus]

all we need is KP and Merkel to become citizens

Does the Chancellor actually play? - Who knew!!

[uknsaunders]

Remember this day people ! 3rd of January 2017. The day test cricket died.

A 20 year old at the beginning of his test careers being booed and accused of ruining everyone's "fun" by ensuring he keeps his wicket rather than risk it to get an attacking batsmen on strike.


160 plus at the end of the day and the Aussies near 400, but they would have rather he risked it early on. To keep the crowd interested.

A sad sad day. @ProCricketer1982 is right. Proper test cricket is dead.

I love proper test cricket as much as the next man but Warner batted beautifully and fully deserved his ton.  If Pakistan can't bowl properly it's not his fault. It's a very rare occurance and hardly the death of test cricket.  The booing was good natured and in the context of the situation where everyone knew Warner needed a half dozen runs to do something special,  I think even Renshaw understood by turning down the odd single so Warner could stay on strike.

[Number4]

How quick were some of them balls going to the boundary that Warner hit

[uknsaunders]

How quick were some of them balls going to the boundary that Warner hit

Timed the ball better than anybody until Renshaw finally got going late in the day.  When you see him live,  the lateness of the stroke was what impressed me,  right under his eyes.

[Number4]

That cover drive that Renshaw played was beautiful

[smilley792]

I love proper test cricket as much as the next man but Warner batted beautifully and fully deserved his ton.  If Pakistan can't bowl properly it's not his fault. It's a very rare occurance and hardly the death of test cricket.  The booing was good natured and in the context of the situation where everyone knew Warner needed a half dozen runs to do something special,  I think even Renshaw understood by turning down the odd single so Warner could stay on strike.

I've Not even mentioned Warner. Was merely the discussion against renshaw.

Just because one man is playing quickly/well/to his strengths doesn't mean the other has to risk anything to keep him on strike.

5 days in a test match. Warner didn't need his ton before dinner, getting it after would have been just as spectacular.


Renshaw not risking anything lead to a very fruitful day for himself. And is the correct way to play. This is day 1.

[sfa82]

Cartwright using some classy looking Bradbury kit. Nice to see a smaller brand being used on the Test stage.

[sfa82]

And then he gets bowled

[edge]

Very nice looking kit indeed. Looked a decent player too. Wade on the other hand...

[skip1973]

Very nice looking kit indeed. Looked a decent player too. Wade on the other hand...

Averaging less than Neville was and worse keeper, teams winning though so not being made the scapegoat like Neville was.

[manno]

Averaging less than Neville was and worse keeper, teams winning though so not being made the scapegoat like Neville was.

I just don't get it. I thought they let Haddin out stay his welcome too...

[manno]

Very nice looking kit indeed. Looked a decent player too. Wade on the other hand...

Id love a pair of those gloves if they weren't $200 a pop!!!!

[csnew]

I just don't get it. I thought they let Haddin out stay his welcome too...

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