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| March 2, 2006 | Thursday | Safar 1, 1427 |
Smith could be key to series: Buchanan
CAPE TOWN, March 1: Australian coach John Buchanan says that his side’s ability to dismiss South African captain and opener Graeme Smith could be the key in deciding the current One-day International series.
Smith has compiled unbeaten innings of 89 in the Twenty20 match and 119 in South Africa’s six wicket victory in Sunday’s opening one dayer in Centurion.
“He’s obviously batted very well in the last two games and he’s a key player for them,” Buchanan told reporters on Wednesday.
“He gives them good momentum at the top of the order and by the way he exudes himself on the field. So we’ve re-looked at our strategy — whether we can deliver is another matter.”
Buchanan was in buoyant mood after training on Wednesday with the tourists needing to win Friday night’s second One-day International to square the five match series.—Reuters
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