Our second string could beat http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 says Flintoff – Cricket News Roundup – Part 2 – July 17, 2012
Former English captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Andrew-Flintoff-c44360, has added his say on the upcoming battles against South Africa, claiming that his side will comfortably beat their opponents owing to the quality at their disposal.
The Proteas have a chance to claim the no.1 Test spot provided they beat the hosts in the three-match Test series, which begins at the Oval on July 19. The visitors’ squad oozes class, having the likes of seasoned campaigners in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DW-Steyn-c1409
but Flintoff suggests a second string Poms could do the current job.
"It is number one versus number two in the world but we've got a great side. I think we've got such a good squad I reckon our second 11 could be number two in the world - I think we really are that good,” he said.
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754, claiming that he is unplayable under home conditions.
The Windies won their first major series in four years on the back of some scintillating performances from Narine, who ended up with 13 wickets at an economy rate of 2.92, including career best 5 for 27 in the final game. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849, the visiting captain,
also considers Narine as the major difference between the two sides.
"In our conditions, he [Narine] is unplayable," Sammy said. "Especially, when we post a good total, knowing that I am going to get 60 balls from him. I know what he is going to do.”
Indian opener, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447, said that his main focus remains on helping his side win rather than being interested in leading the Men in Blue.
Gambhir was earlier replaced by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Kohli-c2737 as the vice-captain of the national team, which led to rumours of disharmony in the Indian dressing room. The left-hander has impressed in leadership role in recent times, including a successful stint during the
Indian Premier League where he helped Kolkata Knight Riders emerge winners of season 5.
“It doesn't bother me whether I am the captain or a vice-captain... My only job is to go on scoring runs and I try to do just that," Gambhir said.
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