There was excitement in Tasmania earlier today when what was thought to be a Pacific Black Duck (Anas Superciliosa) was spotted in Hobart however it turned out that it was actually Australian batsman Adam Voges being dismissed first ball in the second Test.
Australia were bowled out for a woeful 85 with captain Steven Smith (48 not out) scoring more than half the runs. The only other batsman to make double figures was Joe (Not too) Mennie who made 10. Remember that bowler Mennie was selected ahead of Jackson Bird because of his superior batting ability. Debutant Callum Ferguson who featured in a recent post (See previous post: Ferguson Not Forgotten)…
https://sillypointcricketsite.wordpress.com/2016/11/07/ferguson-not-forgotten/
… highlighted the batting horror show by being run out for just three!
In response to the host’s abject display South Africa finished day one on 171-5 (Amla 47, Starc 3-49).
