At 35, we can't expect Zak to run in and bowl his heart out with good pace all day. But we can't really deny that he is the most experienced and potent old ball operator in India at present. How to make the batsman play and entice him to make mistakes is something which a bowler learns with experience and Zak has wealth of it so he can be an able mentor / guide to the new crop of Indian bowlers who lack experience of South African conditions. Mentally a bowler could be low if he is bowling well but doesn't have much to show by way of wickets after a long day, that's where an arm around the shoulders by a senior pro would play a significant role. Zak is still an asset.
Re: Things that Zak brings to the table
by tapan dattoo on Nov 27, 2013 04:01 PM
Absolutely right.In India no one bothers for you once you are down.His biggest asset is his experience.
Re: Very wrong decision
by Shikari Shambu on Nov 27, 2013 12:27 AM
IMO, it is a step in the backward direction to select Zak and Ishant. If at all this series will go on, I hope I am proved wrong..
Re: Re: Very wrong decision
by better thanyourx on Nov 27, 2013 11:16 AM
Murli,I am sure you saw him bowl against Haryana at Lahli and he didn't do what you've mentioned. It's not always right to constantly judge someone on the basis of past.
