South Africa v http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 – 1st ODI – Australian bowlers to watch out
The start of a crucial One Day series between South Africa and Australia sees the return of many household names for both team, hoping to fill the gap created by the likes of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013 over the past 12 months.
With key personnel changes in either camp, the series although short in terms of games, will give the respective teams the opportunity to improve on a relatively mediocre year, which included a disappointing World Cup 2011 campaign.
The Kangaroo have played most of their recent cricket in the sub-continent, so will find the conditions in South Africa totally different but one, which will give their bowlers plenty of assistance.
Under new Skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978, the side has held well and looks hungry for success and therefore a good showing in this series will surely keep the team in good stead before the start of a crucial summer at home.
Bettor looks as the Australian bowling contingent, most likely to trouble the Proteas batters.
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The below par showings of the left-armer over the past 12 months are well documented, which saw him lost his T20 place, however, with the backing given by the captain and the selection committee, Johnson remains a key figure for the national team.
It was the same opponents two years back, where the bowler excelled, helping the team to win the Test series 2-1. A good recent showing for his domestic side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 has helped him gain confidence ahead of a crucial series and he will be hoping
to prove his doubters that he still can spear head the attack for many years to come.
Patrick Cummins
A handful of domestic games were enough for the selectors to put the 18-year-old in the firing line. Cummins made his debut in the recently concluded T20 series and his impeccable outings also helped him earn a place in the Test side as well.
A genuine talent and with the ability to bowl well over 90 miles per hour, the youngster has a bright future ahead of him. At a young age, the player has shown ability to use variations where needed and the pitches in http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 will also aid him to get
some extra bounce and pace, which will surely trouble the best in the business.
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Despite being just 22, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shane-Keith-Warne-c89672. Still, the management rate him highly with the player being
a hard-hitting lower order batsman, while also is an exceptional fielder.
His numbers does not do justice to his talent, with him taking just 21 wickets in 27 ODI matches. However, a good series against the Proteas will surely boost his confidence and ensure him a Test place in the near future as well.
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A highly reliable campaigner, Bollinger has quickly become a regular for national team since his debut back in 2009. A jolly character, he plays with passion and delivers to the asking of his captain. Another good showing will only enhance his reputation
and the team will bank on him after an imposing T20 series.
His stats are impressive, having taken 59 wickets at an healthy average of 22.83.
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