alfie wrote:Slipstream wrote:Rumours Steyn is out of the first Test.
http://www.bdlive.co.za/sport/cricket/2 ... gland-test
Given the rather less than stellar batting support for Amla and de Villiers at present , a SA team lacking Steyn would seem to offer England at least an opportunity to get a good start in the Test Series...
Of course that requires England to be on the ball from the start of the tour - something they've not always managed in recent years. Incentive is there though.
Just a couple of 3-day warm-ups. Not sure that is enough to get into form for a key first match...