Short Fine Legs

What does Vernon Philander's spell against Virat Kohli back in 2018 have to do with Pakistan's dominant day against South Africa? Dan has the answer.

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After their batters bumbled their way to a below par 220 all out, South Africa's bowlers did the business. With Pakistan struggling at 33/4, Dan and Simmi heap praise and scorn in equal measure.

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Before Nons had to dash off for his job as a professional cricketer, he joined Dan and Pakistan journalist Tasneem-Summer Khan to preview the Proteas men's two-Test series in a country they haven't toured since 2007.

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As Nono gets comfy in the bubble and Dan continues to endure the British winter, they called up SuperSport commentator Jon Kent to chat about the Momentum One Day Cup, the impending franchise restructure and bio-bubbles.

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South Africa win the match by 10 wickets. In the second session of the third day. What can one say about such a comprehensive series clinching victory? Quite a bit it turns out as Dan and Simmi ramble on about the Proteas' triumph in Johannesburg.

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The Sri Lankan Lions fought like, well, lions as they clawed (sorry) their way back into this Test. They are still facing an monumental challenge but at least they're back in the contest.

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That's about as dominant an opening day as you get. South Africa are in cruise control as Dan flies solo in this brief daily wrap.

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What Vincent Barnes doesn't 't know about fast bowling isn't worth knowing. Dan and Nons spoke with the CSA high performance coach about this thrilling art and which young quicks we need to keep an eye on.

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An innings and 45 run victory doesn't quite tell the full picture. Nono and Daniel fill in the gaps and look back on a successful return to Test cricket for the Proteas.

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That's about as commanding as it gets. Faf du Plessis reaches 199 but not before pummelling an injury stricken Sri Lankan outfit into the ground. Only a miracle (or a Highveld thunder storm) can save the visitors from here.

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