136 Quotes by Mickey Arthur

He tweaked a hamstring (in the first Test) in Cape Town, and he was just feeling the effects.

We're prepared either way. I'm thinking they won't go with two spinners but who knows, we can't spend time worrying about their team.

Jacques is training again, bowling and fielding. It's just batting that's still a problem and he's not hitting any balls yet. Hopefully he can start doing that by the end of the week.

Kallis tends to the 'wall', he's the rock around which we normally build our innings. But Herschelle has played beautifully so far. He's been playing well all week and the good thing about Herschelle is he scores (quickly). He also tends to take out time and the game away from the opposition. We are really looking for a big partnership from them.

I thought Australia took the initiative early today and held the sway for the day. I guess, the pressure gave way today.

I suppose it does release the shackles. I think there might be one or two happier batters out there when I tell them the news.

Our run of injuries has been horrendous and it just doesn't seem to be getting any better.

I think his success comes down in large part to the fact that he had two months off when he left the tour of Australia because of that injury.

Maybe that's a lesson we can take out of it. It was a harsh lesson but we are still very positive. Our goal before we came on tour was to make big first innings scores and we let our chance slip in Perth. I am hoping we can achieve that goal tomorrow.