We would like to draw your attention back just twelve months ago when English cricket was once again in a state of flux. Kevin Pietersen had a decent start in his captaincy and tried to instill his winning spirit into the squad, but his personality did not bring everyone with him and the result was the famous Pietersen Moores conflict which led to both of them resigning from their positions. England called upon Andrew Strauss to fill the void, at a time when his form as a player was in a bit of a dip. Also, he was passed over in the first place as England chose Pietersen the take the job.
In the last 12 months Strauss has taken on the role and has done a fantastic job and may well become in time one of England's best ever captains. England won back the Ashes last summer and are now on the verge of beating the World's number 1, South Africa. Strauss also has had a new lease of life with the bat and the style of England's play and doggedness is also to be commended. This has all been accomplished at a time when England have lost Andrew Flintoff and Pietersen has had major injury problems.
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We now move onto Johannesburg this week with England one up in the series, admittedly they have been lucky to hold the lead with Graham Onions playing a major part with the bat at number eleven in two test matches. The fact of the matter is England are leading the World Champions and the big question is can they keep the lead over the next 5 days of test cricket.
The betting on the match suggests that they are outsiders to keep South Africa at bay but possibly they are the bet to win the next test at best price 5/2 with Bet365. In our view the draw in this match does not play a part unless weather is an issue as South Africa will be playing positive cricket, unlike the two declarations that has got England out of jail. The wicket also maybe more bowler friendly with South Africa on home territory.
England v South Africa Betting from Bet365
South Africa 13/8 Draw 6/4 England 5/2
You can check the latest in running odds on our test cricket page
Posted: Sunday, 10th January 2010
Author: Mark Files
Tags: test match cricket, test cricket, andrew strauss, kevin pietersen, bet365,
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