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Pretty disappointing world cup really, never really felt like we got going. 

Wasn't expecting us to beat India but with the dropped catch and our openers not firing, we never really gave ourselves a chance.

I've seen an interview with Baz where he's waffling on about how much we have achieved over the last few years. Anyone know what he's referring to?

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On 06/03/2026 at 08:57, BoltonPro15 said:

Pretty disappointing world cup really, never really felt like we got going. 

Wasn't expecting us to beat India but with the dropped catch and our openers not firing, we never really gave ourselves a chance.

I've seen an interview with Baz where he's waffling on about how much we have achieved over the last few years. Anyone know what he's referring to?

Last few years have seen us improve our win rate in tests haven't they?

I do think that that has led to a bit of tunnel vision at times, with little attempt to adjust slightly to conditions/game situation etc.

As for the India game, I didn't think we had a cat in hell's chance at the break, but we got mightily close in the end, so perhaps we did have a slight chance in the end.

I think the biggest issue is arguably too many batsmen not valuing their wicket enough. Trying to twat it about unnecessarily. 

There is being positive, and there is being stupid. 

At the same time, that has seen us achieve remarkable chases in the final innings.

Is it "hubris" as Boycott would say?

 

 

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Tickets for the Newlands Test Match at New Year sold out this week in half an hour! Seems a bit fishy that looking at previous attendances. Flights and accom booked months ago, didnt dream we wouldnt be able to get tickets for the actual cricket! 

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5 hours ago, Piemon said:

Tickets for the Newlands Test Match at New Year sold out this week in half an hour! Seems a bit fishy that looking at previous attendances. Flights and accom booked months ago, didnt dream we wouldnt be able to get tickets for the actual cricket! 

Just a brief explanation from instagram. If you’ve been on tour before you’ll know you can probably pick some up there. Good luck👍

We were going to go again but are doing the 150th anniversary Test in Melbourne instead. 

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On 22/05/2026 at 16:49, BobyBrno said:

Just a brief explanation from instagram. If you’ve been on tour before you’ll know you can probably pick some up there. Good luck👍

We were going to go again but are doing the 150th anniversary Test in Melbourne instead. 

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done Sri Lanka previously (Galle & P Sara Oval Columbo) and never had a bother getting in. We've emailed Cricket SA and just have to hope we can get sorted out there. There is another release of tickets nearer the time apparently with tickets not taken by the tour ops. Fingers crossed

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