It's Botha's turn now
In 2006, Johan Botha thought his international career had come to an end
Judhajit
25-Feb-2013
In 2006, Johan Botha thought his international career had come to an end. He was bowling in the third Test against Australia when the umpires decided that his offbreak and doosra deliveries were illegal, resulting in his suspension. Many of those painful memories may have played in Botha's mind this week when he was praised for his marvellous performance in leading South Africa to a historic ODI series victory over Australia. Michael Tarr in iol.co.za has more.
Naturally, Botha's performances have stirred the debate about whether he is a better bowler than the present Test incumbent Paul Harris.
What is good news for South Africa is that we now have two spinners to call in in the different formats of the game. Now that would really be something for a country known almost exclusively as a fast bowler's paradise.