http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AG-Prince-c949 under the scanner – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 might drop Jacques Rudolph or Ashwell Prince from the final Test of the three match series against Sri Lanka at the Newlands, Cape Town on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Both players have been unable to make an impression in recent times and one of them could be replaced by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/AN-Petersen-c1028 for the series decider against Sri Lanka.
The hosts did not announce any changes to their 13-man squad for the final Test, but will be looking to finalise a perfect playing eleven in order to seal the series by winning in Cape Town.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 have managed to bounce back in the three match Test series by winning the second game by a comprehensive margin of 208 runs.
However, the South African skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/GC-Smith-c1473 has said that there is no need to panic and the selectors should not take any emotional decisions.
According to Smith, “A good reflection and good solid decisions are needed, not emotional ones.”
Considering the comments of the Proteas’ skipper, both Rudolph and Prince might get another opportunity to make an impression against Sri Lanka. However, the final call will be made by the selectors.
Apart from making a change in the batting line up, South Africa will also be under pressure to finalise their bowling attack.
Youngsters http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DW-Steyn-c1409 have been successfully leading the attack for the team over the past few years.
Commenting on the bowling combination, Smith said, “It will come down to a tactical decision. To have the stocks is great. It's a nice challenge to have. The selectors like to remain consistent.”
There are also talks that the home team could opt for a complete seam attack, dropping spinner Imran Tahir from the Cape Town game.
However, the South African captain suggested, “He (http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adrian-Roger-Kirshaw-Pierson-c42135 with that for as long as possible.”
The hosts seem to be under some pressure at the moment, but the positive thing is that http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Smith-c90598 has remained calm, which will ultimately be good for the team’s confidence.
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