DIARY
8 February 2010, 17h30
Ideal first day, ideal second day... and an ideal third day.
I predicted the bowlers would dig in and work their way through the Indian batting order, but these guys really excelled themselves. It’s still a pretty flat wicket in Nagpur, but every single one of them ran in, put the ball in the right place, gave very little away and did a fantastic job for their country.
Dale Steyn’s spell after tea was magnificent, epic... his grandchildren will hear about it. To take seven wickets in a place like this was a phenomenal effort. That’s why he is ranked as the number one bowler in the world, and that’s why I reckon he will be ranked as the number one bowler in the world for years to come.
It was a different kind of day for me. Mark Boucher was suffering from spasms in his back, so he went off and I took over behind the stumps. I haven’t kept wicket at all for a year or so, and I haven’t worn the gloves much in practice, but it was really enjoyable. It doesn’t get much tougher than keeping to Paul Harris bowling over the wicket into the rough, but I got by. Mark will have some physio tonight and, hopefully, he’ll be OK to take his place tomorrow. If not, I’ll be happy to stand in again.
We need a good start tomorrow. There’s still eight wickets to take, and they won’t come easy.
Stay sharp,
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December 26, 2009
Q: Hi AB I want your opinion on this please? Im in the Ekurleni area so I will go to Easters cricket but I've been for trials 5 times but I've never made the team And Ive scored 4 centuries and 5 fifties in the past 2 seasons.Next year is my last year of primary school and my mom wants me to get into Pretoria boys High for 2 reasons, one is possibly i will get a fair chance to make provincial cricket.and two is where i need your opinion please? If i go to Pretoria Boys High will it benefit my cricket and make me a better player and give me a chance to get to the titans cricket(its my dream to play for them)IM YOUR BIGGEST FAN BY THE WAY!!!!!thanks good luck for the rest of the tests
Josh Chisholm
AB: Josh, you just need to keep practising, keep working – that way you will maximise your talent. Pretoria Boys High is a great cricket school, with excellent coaching and facilities. You have every chance. Just believe in yourself.
December 30 2009
Q: hello, AB I am neville from india i am a very big fan of yours ,I like the attitude that you carry on the field, I am sure there would be very few people in the world that will disagree to the fact that you would be the nxt captain of SA ,i would love to see you in that role ..just wanted to ask you that i am a Bk point fielder myself,during my macthes i hate to wear that full sleves T Shirts can you pls suggest me any other things that can be usefull to avoid the scrathes on the elbow i use the flexi band but that doesnot help.........
Neville J Rajnaigam
AB: Neville, thanks for the message. You probably have to wear the skins garment – they give you good protection, and they’re quite comfortable to wear. I’m sure you can buy them in India. more...
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