Boks boos crew don't scare us.ANDREW STRAUSS Andrew John Strauss MBE, (born 2 March 1977 in Johannesburg, South Africa) is an English cricketer who plays county cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club and Test matches and One-Day Internationals for England. insists England's South African contingent will have no split loyalties when they meet the world's No.1 team. Jonathan Trott Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott (born 22 April, 1981 in Cape Town) is a South African born English cricketer who has played domestic cricket in South Africa, England and New Zealand. He has represented South Africa at U19 level. and Kevin Pietersen  This article is included in the list of featured articles.Kevin Peter Pietersen MBE (born 27 June 1980 in Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa) is an English cricketer. are products of the Rainbow Nation's cricket system while Matt Prior and Strauss were born in Johannesburg. Pietersen was heavily abused by crowds on his return to South Africa South Africa, Afrikaans Suid-Afrika, officially Republic of South Africa, republic (2005 est. pop. 44,344,000), 471,442 sq mi (1,221,037 sq km), S Africa. five years ago and Trott faces a similar reaction as England depart for the two-and-a-half month tour. But skipper Strauss said: "The fact some of them have been born out of these shores is of no consequence. "They deserve to play for England because of their hunger and desire. In trying to win the Test series the fans' hostility won't be a big issue." CAPTION(S): Pietersen: Heavy abuse Strauss: Hostile crowds |
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