Former South African skipper Graeme Smith hasn’t hidden his disgust at the Proteas losing two early wickets in this crucial second innings.
“I’ve spoken about South Africa making Australia earn their wickets and the first two have been soft,” Smith said on SuperSport’s coverage.
Australia’s Nathan Lyon, right, takes a catch to dismiss South Africa’s David Bedingham, as teammate Michael Neser looks on.AP
“Markram looking to drive on the up and Bedingham, you would think he would learn from the first innings; that shot is just not for him with the way that he plays.
“It’s another occasion when he is caught on the pull and he never looks in the right position – always off balance.
“If I was his batting coach, I’ll tell him to take that shot into the dressing room and leave it there.”
SAF 2-42, trailing by 62 runs as Ackerman 24 and Bavuma 2 bat on