De Villiers does not want to see the pace trio endure that much punishment ever again
South Africa wicketkeeper batsman AB de Villiers has called on the team’s pace attack to reignite their hunger, aggression and passion after they surprised many cricket pundits and fans by putting up less than impressive performances throughout the three-Test series against Australia.
Siddle sees no reason as to why Australia cannot have the best pace bowling attack in the world
Australia fast bowler Peter Siddle has announced that the national team’s pace bowling attack is as good as anyone else’s and would even intimidate the world class South African bowlers.
Kirsten expects Ponting and Hussey to continue battling against South Africa’s pace trio
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten believes that the media hype about Australia’s veteran batting duo of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey’s inability to handle the Proteas’ pace trio of Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel will encourage the pair to perform better in the last two Test matches.
Hussey is confident that Australia can win the last two Tests
Having come off scoring a brilliant century at Brisbane against South Africa in the first Test, veteran Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes that every player in the national team will be pushing themselves to the limit in the last two Tests at Adelaide and Perth since they know that the number one Test team ranking is on the line.
Warner is ready for round two against the South Africans on November 22
Despite only making four runs in the first Test against South Africa, Australia opening batsman David Warner has called on the Proteas’ pace trio of Vernon Philander, Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel to showcase everything they have in the last two Test matches at Adelaide and Perth.
Ponting is focusing on scoring some runs in the second Test at Adelaide
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has admitted that his struggles in the past year have made him into a better player ahead of the second Test against South Africa at Adelaide.
Warner is hoping the South African pace trio will showcase their best during the first Test
It was inevitable that the mind games would begin before the first Test between Australia and South Africa and opening batsman David Warner started the ceremonies by issuing a challenge to the Proteas’ pace trio of Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Morne Morkel.
Pattinson knows that this tour will be challenging for both the batsmen and the bowlers
Australia pace bowler James Pattinson has admitted that the batting depth of the current South Africa squad is more much “daunting” than he thought it would be, now that Jean Paul Duminy is set to come in at number seven.
Philander will be looking to repeat the success he had when he debuted against Australia last year
Australia captain Michael Clarke has admitted that he expects the national team to struggle against the South African pace attack when the two nations square off against each other later this year.
