“He’s been the best bowler in the world for many years”.
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England paceman James Anderson has been ruled out with a calf injury, meaning one of Chris Woakes or Mark Footitt is likely to join Steven Finn in the XI.
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Alastair Cook, England’s captain, said: “Of course it’s a huge loss, it’s all the cliches in the world”.
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With 110 caps worth of experience and a national record of 426 wickets Anderson’s unavailability is a considerable setback for England, particularly on a surface where early breakthroughs will be essential.
At 49 for three and with their two key batsman gone, England were up against it.
“This series will feel like playing in Barbados, where the majority of the fans are English”.
Taylor and Compton, who was recalled for his first Test in more than two years, brightened England’s prospects with their unbeaten 72-run partnership.
England lost their recent trial by spin against Pakistan in the UAE but they have a case for saying they were unlucky to go down 2-0.
“In hindsight, losing the one-day captaincy gave me two months to get away from the game”. He is due his chance but there are questions for him to answer, especially over his ability to survive the new ball.
Ben Stokes will surely be the man to watch out for as the bouncy South African wickets seems to suit his style of play.
England all-rounder Moeen Ali controls the ball during the training session at Sahara Stadium, Kingsmead.
Victory at Trent Bridge without James Anderson sealed the Ashes and confirmed the upset, and Cook is confident that with Chris Woakes replacing his spearhead and Stuart Broad leading the way, history could repeat itself. To some extent, England reflect that exactly -a handful of super players supported by several who have yet to make it and whose capability for the job at hand is not known.
England have visited South Africa four times since the Proteas returned to the worldwide fold, with each tour proving memorable for a variety of reasons. It will not be an easy entrance in to Test cricket for Hales.
“South Africa will rely on two big fish in Amla and AB de Villiers”.
Both had quiet series in India – Amla’s top score was 43 – but will be more comfortable on the quicker and bouncier pitches of southern Africa.
Most significantly, AB de Villiers has been asked to keep wicket in order to find space for another batsman.
South Africa’s batting does look vulnerable without the retired Graeme Smith and Jacques Kallis. Taylor could have left a wide delivery alone but offered a tired shot and a thin edge through to the ‘keeper, giving Steyn figures of 15.1-3-29-3 on his first day back from an injury lay-off.
Hosts South Africa take on England in the 1st Test at Durban on Saturday.
Both sides are in transition and the four match series has the makings of a captivating spectacle. What could not be understood then was the effect of the doubts and fears which have frequently dogged South Africa down the years. If he fails, Nick Compton will move quickly from three to opener.
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“Their big fish are Cook and Joe Root”.
