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Choke De! South Africa?

Indian fans might not have the opportunity to chant their favorite catchphrase any longer in the second ever World T20 Cup.

The news cloud online seems to be full of suggestions that they could have a similar-sounding one for South Africa, if their previous performances in World Cups, indeed in any major ICC tournaments for that matter, are anything to go by.

And that was when they were NOT expected to win those tournaments anyway.

This time around, they actually have been the favorites from day -4.

The last time they went into something having been expected to come out winners on the other side thereof, they lost a test series to Australia.

Some Aussies would like to firmly believe so, especially since the Australian team was unceremoniously sent off from the tournament. Others are pretty sure that will happen.

But, looking from within South Africa, it seems like the chokers tag might be turned right on its own head in what is a factually well backed up take.

Comments

 

Peter said:

Hmmmm... Yes, the young generation doesn't have scars from the past. A turning point was Edgbaston last summer in the third test. That 5 wicket victory changed the fortunes of the Saffas for the foreseeable future. After that they chase down a near record target in Perth to win by 6 wickets and followed it with a 9 wicket win at the MCG.

Warney is gone and he was inflicting mental damage in addition to taking wickets. Never underestimate the power of Warne.

June 17, 2009 11:14 PM
 

openingbat said:

They choked!  I can't believe it.

June 18, 2009 1:17 PM
 

Peter said:

I got suckered! Time to start bleeding Aussie green and gold again. I've been getting soft. The Ashes will reignite the spirit in me!

June 18, 2009 9:10 PM
 

gchakravarthy said:

The choke's on you, PDP!

June 18, 2009 9:29 PM
 

gchakravarthy said:

OpeningBat ...

You better believe it, man.

Smith's still not done with the personal Heimlichs on each of his Proteages!

June 18, 2009 9:32 PM

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