An unusual cloud lurked over Newlands for much of the third day’s play in the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka on Wednesday. The pall was cast by smoke from veldfires in the area‚ and at times it was opaque enough to all but blot Table Mountain from the landscape. But another cloud was cast over the scene‚ and that despite the fact that South Africa have been on top throughout the match and should take the seven wickets they need to win on Thursday before the Lankans make significant progress towards knocking off the 377 runs they still need to reach their target of 507. The latter atmospheric phenomenon has a name: Kyle Abbott. Since Monday night‚ speculation has swirled that Abbott will retire from international cricket next month to take up a Kolpak deal with Hampshire. Cricket South Africa (CSA) were due to meet with Abbott’s agent on Wednesday but have said they will comment on the issue only after the second Test. Abbott has done the attack the power of good in D...
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