Saw some of that. 61-6 at lunch, so 279 was a massive score in the circumstances.

yes it is, entirely down to those two, India are 1 run behind with 4 wickets down

Australia 8 down and struggling

209 All out.

Really looking forward to seeing what this McGain fella is like.

how do you find that funny

Erm.......that would be because ALL non-Australians like to see them get their arrogant, cocky ar$e kicked all over the field

why do peeps think we are cocky

SA 148-1 at lunch, looking in good touch and aiming for a big lead.

Why Ashwell Prince was rejected in favour of Neil McKenzie once he was back fit I've no idea. He's perfect for an opener's role and already looks comfortable against the likes of Johnson who so dominated the first two tests.

Im sure a few weeks/months at Lancs will knock that out of him

He does not want to open, which is why McKenzie got the nod. The absence of Graeme Smith has forced it on him.

I don't know why - he's perfect for it. Great temperament, compact technique, and scores more quickly than he's given credit for. He's the natural replacement for McKenzie.

They've said on commentary this morning he turned down the captaincy because he would have no say on the batting order. ie, the selectors/coaches said he was opening and that was that.

He has been left high and dry several times coming in no. 5 so you're right, it gives him every opportunity to occupy the crease for as long as he can.