No. 1? Really?
India may have retained their No
Judhajit
25-Feb-2013
India may have retained their No. 1 ranking with the innings win at Eden Gardens but Stuart Hess believes there's a hollowness in the aftermath. He questions that while the Indians may have gone potty over their top status, are they entitled to being named the best side in the world?He presents his argument in iol.co.za.
On the other hand, South Africa have completed a thrilling pair of Tests in India without answering the questions Cricket South Africa was so concerned about when it decided to intervene by pushing former coach Mickey Arthur aside. Ken Borland offers his review in the Mail & Guardian Online.
Van Zyl made a name for himself as a highly successful coach with the Diamond Eagles, where he successfully melded a man-management style with threats of "koppe stamp" type sessions if he felt there was any slackness creeping in. He is also very thorough in his preparation and communication. It is an approach that could well work a treat with the current national team given that, like the Springboks, they are strongly player-driven.