Vincent on the Aussies........

[Prince EWS]

Vincent impressed me because he said right from the on-set I am not scared of the Aussies which is probably a mental issue some players face going into matches. I think hes tried to stay on top of their mind games and thats a strength you need to beat them even though Vincent probably doesnt have the class to do it all the time.

I think Vincent's problem throughout his career has been the mental side more than anything - the repeated droppings and shuffling around the order hasn't helped either. He has a lot of class IMO and this attitude against Australia does a lot more good than harm to his mental application.

 

[Natman20]

Vincent has played a different style of game this series by playing more patiently. So far it has benefitted although I did like watching him attack a couple seasons ago or so. Vincent is one of those players could turn out to be a world cup hero. But then again thats what everyone is saying about anyone that is playing semi-decent at the moment.

 

[Fiery]

I think Vincent's problem throughout his career has been the mental side more than anything - the repeated droppings and shuffling around the order hasn't helped either. He has a lot of class IMO and this attitude against Australia does a lot more good than harm to his mental application.

Agreed

 

[honestbharani]

Vincent is the Key NZ batsman now?

 

[Fiery]

Vincent is the Key NZ batsman now?

I think we have a few batsmen making a claim for that now in Vincent, Oram, Taylor and McCullum. Let's just hope we have 6 or 7 "key" batsmen come the WC

 

[archie mac]

Do you really think he rung up Newstalk ZB and said 'hey, I've got a few things to get off my chest (other than my chin)?"

No, but he could have said 'no comment' or 'I'll let by bat do the talking' or 'what is said on the field stays on the field' or

 

[Craig]

Unbecoming conduct for a Christian who is supposed to respect all parts of the animal kingdom I must say...

Lesson # 897656 in Australian (Queensland) phases and terms:

People from New South Wales are often refered to as ****roach especially in State of Origin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rugby_League_State_of_Origin) from Queenslanders, to which Hayden is, so he could make a subtle reference point to that or I have made myself look like a fool and he was implying literally kick a ****roach around.

 

[Craig]

No, but he could have said 'no comment' or 'I'll let by bat do the talking' or 'what is said on the field stays on the field' or

I think if you wanted a somebody to have a sook, then look at Graeme Smith when he first got picked for South Africa.

 

[Smudge]

No, but he could have said 'no comment' or 'I'll let by bat do the talking' or 'what is said on the field stays on the field' or

If every sportsman did that, I'd be out of a job.

 

[archie mac]

If every sportsman did that, I'd be out of a job.

Well how about 'one game at a time' 'where not getting ahead of ourselves' there is no i in team'

But there is ME

 

[NZTailender]

Well how about 'one game at a time' 'where not getting ahead of ourselves' there is no i in team'

But there is ME

You mean become an English player?

 

[Richard]

at the press trying to make it sound like he was having a go at the Aussies when he said they were a "tight knit unit" and "hunt like a pack of dogs". Pretty big compliment, IMO.

Wonder what the odds of a few "woof, woof" comments from the Haydens and Symonds' of this World are next game...

 

[Richard]

If every sportsman did that, I'd be out of a job.

Haha, the temptation to write something there.....................

I'll resist it.

 

[Richard]

Vincent is the Key NZ batsman now?

Whoever played well in the team's most recent game is their key batsman at the time of their next.

 

[Prince EWS]

Whoever played well in the team's most recent game is their key batsman at the time of their next.

Oram then?

 

[Richard]

His last 5 or 6 innings at #6 haven't exactly been bad, no...

 

[Prince EWS]

His last 5 or 6 innings at #6 haven't exactly been bad, no...

Quite a contrast to the rest of his miserable career.

 

[Richard]

Aye.

Most recent is most important, remember...

 

[Zinzan]

Vincent is the Key NZ batsman now?

I wouldn't say so.

Since the days of Martin Crowe, New Zealand have never really had any "one" person for a long period that would have be considered their "best batsmen" and that is no different today. There have been periods over the last 10 years that Astle was labelled as that for a while and then Fleming for a while etc etc, but never one batsmen for long.

I actually believe in oneday cricket that has worked in NZ's favour and is one of the reasons they have punched above their weight in ODI's in the last 5-6 years. That is the abilities of the batsmen doesn't change all that much from 1-7 in the batting order. Unlike a side like the West Indies, who rely so heavily on Lara (Gayle and Chanderpaul) to a lesser extent.

 

[Richard]

What, so having lots of mediocrity > having three superstars + some mediocrity?

Makes no sense.

NZ have had some good batsmen in ODIs, always - and on the rare occasions they haven't, they've been knocked-over cheaply.