To Gibbs or not to Gibbs

Ryan Vrede from Keo.co.za writes an interesting article questioning the reasons for Herschelle Gibbs recall for the 3rd Test against the Windies…

“After a pair of ducks in the Port Elizabeth Test the selectors had had enough of the glorious disappointment that is Gibbs. His undeniable talent is matched only by his frustrating, sometimes infuriating, inconsistency, particularly at Test level. The selectors, including coach Mickey Arthur, simply couldn’t justify retaining him in the squad (even if Cricket South Africa chairman Norman Arendse felt they should).

Neil McKenzie’s four year wait between Tests ended at Newlands. But that dream return died as rapidly as it started. A torn calf muscle means the 32-year-old has to once again prove himself on the domestic scene when he returns after a predicted six week lay-off.

The void at the top of the order needed to be filled once more…”

Ryan also makes mention of other unlucky players being overlooked including Andrew Puttick from the Cape Cobras.

The full article can be found here

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Polly’s Coming Back

The most encouraging news, from the perspective of local supporters, is that Shaun Pollock looks set to play his first Test in nearly a year. The 33-year-old veteran, who has waited patiently in the wings since his last Test against Pakistan on January 19-23 last year, is being widely tipped for a recall on his home ground, with either Andre Nel or Paul Harris being given a rest.

“I’ve certainly played a waiting game,” the flame-haired seamer joked yesterday. “But, if I do get chosen, it would obviously be great to play on my home ground.”

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World Series of Beer Pong!!

Beer Pong is a game that is fairly easy to understand. A simple explanation directly from the World Series of Beer Pong rulebook…

“Beer pong itself is simple. Two teams stand at opposite ends of an 8-foot long table, where ten 16-ounce cups, filled with roughly 2 ounces of beer or another liquid, are placed in a bowling-pin formation. Each team takes turns tossing ping-pong balls at their opponent’s cup formation. If a ball goes into a cup, the cup is removed from the game. The first team to eliminate all of its opponent’s cups wins.”

Easy enough. Sounds like fun. Bring on the Pong!!

(Source: Openpresswire)