It didn't hurt South Africa much because they have always had plenty of talent. But losing Kevin Pietersen was a different story. Just imagine Kevin Pietersen, Graeme Smith, Hashim Amla, Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Jacques Kallis all playing in the same XI!
Both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan's batters must be absolutely delighted. Several players scored hundreds, including Madhevere, who finally registered his maiden Test century despite never having scored one before. 😂
4/4 If Cricket Aus has clearly stated that it won't investigate further,doesn't that raise questions about whether the wider organisation knew what was happening or was involved?It doesn't prove anything,but their refusal to investigate certainly leaves many questions unanswered.
1/4 Usman Khawaja's recent revelations about the 2018 Sandpaper scandal raise serious questions. If most of the players and coaching staff knew about or were involved in what happened during that series, then the incident was clearly bigger than just three players.
3/4 Now, more questions need to be asked about who else knew, who was involved, and whether similar practices existed before or after 2018. Being champions doesn't put any team above scrutiny.
@bxllyville Afghanistan and Zimbabwe wouldn't even be part of the WTC, but honestly, these kinds of flat pitches and lifeless draws aren't doing Test cricket any favours either. We need competitive pitches and matches that produce results! #afgvszim
Zimbabwe 504, Afghanistan 420/7 on Day 4 so far! 😴 Unless something extraordinary happens, this match is heading straight for a draw. What a boring Test match!
A flat pitch, huge scores and hardly any chance of a result.
#zimvsafg