Smith slams 'steady' England
Dec 15 2009 - 11:00:13
South Africa captain Graeme Smith has opened a war of words on the eve of the start of the first Test against England by saying that the tourists' bowling lacks the element of surprise.
Smith believes England have made a mistake by not naming Durham bowler Steve Harmison in their squad.
He told The Guardian: "They've picked quite a conservative attack.
"They've gone for steady bowlers - reliable people they can trust to do a certain job. But they haven't picked a Harmison who can offer pace and bounce.
"They don't have that in their squad. But over five days in a Test there are times you need variety and how are they going to find that?"