Crucial: Sutherland captain-coach Phil Jaques (left) and Shane Duff, were named co-coaches of the new Sydney Thunder 'Big Bash' franchise. Picture: Chris Lane
Sutherland captain-coach Phil Jaques (left) and Shane Duff, were named co-coaches of the new Sydney Thunder 'Big Bash' franchise. Picture: Chris Lane
Sydney Thunder co-coach Phil Jaques says the first two hours of Friday’s test between Australia and South Africa will be the most crucial of the series.
Jaques, the Sutherland first grade cricket captain-coach also believes veterans Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, and Michael Hussey deserve their place in the Australian line-up.
He says it is not necessary to bowl on the first day to win the test although he agrees the Gabba wicket will provide plenty of problems.
Read more in Thursday’s Leader
