AB needs KP’s mobile
number!
For the Proteas, who hit a high in Mumbai, the Mohali loss
could be termed a great depression. Lasting a mere 68 overs in the first
innings and bundled out within two sessions in the second innings would have
dented the visitors, who are desperate to hold on their fabulous away record.
Down 1-0 right at the start, what’s the way forward for ABD
& Co.? Maybe the bowlers —
inexperienced spinners — can say they have bowled India out rather cheaply on
both occasions and it could be a regular feature in the series. But SA’s strength
is without a doubt the pace battery. More worries; Steyn is injured.
And only one batsman has a fifty to his credit. ABD. Even he
fell prey to Amit Mishra not once but twice with his stumps rearranged.
Where is the inspiration going to come from for ABD’s men?
There is one South African, back home, who can act as a
source of inspiration.
Kevin Pietersen.
Just the very word Mumbai and 2012 will bring back memories
of the ‘innings of the year’ by KP - 186. The dancing shoes, the reverse hits,
the audacious pulls, the outrageous inside out shots…..The situation back then
was similar to as it is now.
Humbled in Ahmedabad, the Poms found their heroes in
Alastair Cook and KP.
Cook denied and KP destroyed. It rattled the Indian
spinners, who bowled as if their minds had encountered a syntax error.
If there is one guy in that SA dressing room who can come up
with a KP-style of innings, then it has got to be ABD. But who will play the
Cook’s role?
Will it be Dean Elgar? Though he couldn’t hurt the Indian tweakers,
he batted time in both innings. With him being a left-hander and ABD a dasher,
it may turn out to be the ideal combination to put Jaddu, Ashwin and Mishra off
the radar. Maybe ABD needs to step up and walk in a bit early and dictate terms
before it gets out of hand.
AB needs two things. The Youtube link of KP’s 186 and
KP’s mobile number!
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