South Africa is bursting with cricket talent. The Proteas have a squad of 15 players with 10 strong contenders knocking at the door.

With this type of depth in their cricket line-up, would it be unreasonable to think that the second or B team might be strong enough for the tour of India?  This might seem a bit arrogant, with Indians probably not in agreement at all, but the facts bear out this contention.

Examining the true state of affairs currently is revealing.  India, on the back of a torrid Australian tour, will be deflated and have to rebuild.  South Africa, on the other hand, have instilled a 'habit of winning'.  The team is peaking perfectly and has the luxury of the depth described above.

'Why would you send the big guns in, when you could easily finish off the skirmish with the light brigade?'


With Albie and Morne Morkel firing like no other duo in cricket, the gauntlet has been laid down. Players like Jacques Kallis can be rested, with JP Duminy, Paul Harris, Johan Botha, Dale Steyn and Neil McKenzie providing more than sufficient strength to the squad.

South Africa, in their current form, could be forgiven for playing the second-string squad in India.  Why would you send the big guns in, when you could easily finish off the skirmish with the light brigade? 

If I was in charge of SA cricket, I wouldn't send Kallis and company to India at all.  I would have them well rested for England and Australia later in the year.