Hmm, I don't think there was any question over the wicket at Trent Bridge being "doctored". It was just a very bad wicket, presumably as a result of the exceptional weather we have had. Preparing a type of wicket that may suit our bowlers is one thing but preparing a wicket that is going to fall apart is another - unless of course you had a means of influencing the toss to ensure you batted first.

As for "much inferior side", I'm not convinced. I do think that SA are a stronger side than England but I don't think the difference is that vast, at least not if England play at thier best.