28 December,2009 07:37 AM IST | | AFP
England batsman Jonathan Trott could get into trouble if he persists in taking too long to face up to the bowlers, South Africa's AB de Villiers warned yesterday.
Trott's slow, deliberate routine prior to taking guard was highlighted by South African captain Graeme Smith after the first Test in Centurion and Trott was booed by the Kingsmead crowd on the second day of the second Test.
He finished the day with 17 not out in an England total of 103 for one after South Africa scored 343 in their first innings.
"The umpires are aware of it and Graeme is dealing with it," said De Villiers of Trott's routine, which sometimes means he is not ready to face when the bowlers are set to start their run-ups.
"It is very frustrating. Our bowlers have their rhythms. It's a tactic that might get him into trouble soon."
De Villiers said the umpires had spoken to Trott "and Graeme is talking to Trotty as well".
