**Official** New Zealand in England

[NUFAN]

Cant believe the kiwis are persisting with Southee - all these wickets must hamper his development

TBH wickets don't usually hamper a bowler, gives him confidence if anything.

 

[Richard]

Oram beats Bopara with a beauty that smacks into Mccullum's gloves. Confirms to me McCullum standing back is the best option

Would've smacked in standing up too.

 

[Zinzan]

Would've smacked in standing up too.

Percentages dear Watson & less likely with an edge

 

[Richard]

But there was no edge.

In any case, would be justifiable if Oram was bowling now, as new batsmen are likely to play differently.

 

[Zinzan]

I love Southee's bowling average lol. Bond-esque.

Currently 18.11 @ 103-4. Should retire now

 

[Richard]

C urrently

ITSTL.

 

[Zinzan]

ITSTL.

Lol, too quick for my edit

 

[_Ed_]

Shot!

 

[Zinzan]

Stroke & a half that, shows the quality of the pitch

 

[social]

TBH wickets don't usually hamper a bowler, gives him confidence if anything.

You know that and I know that but Richard would prefer to see him still playing in shorts

 

[Zinzan]

Odds on a negative comment from SP ?

 

[Blakey]

Southee hits Bopara in the noggin again. Ball get's stuck between the visor.

 

[Richard]

You know that and I know that but Richard would prefer to see him still playing in shorts

Obviously playing England can potentially be a bit different to playing other ODI-class teams, but normally at 19 years old one would not be doing very well.

 

[Somerset]

Is that Macca's voice I hear on the bbc

Yes hes part of the radio commentary team today...better than Chris Cairns as a commentator IMO.

 

[Leslie1]

Obviously playing England can potentially be a bit different to playing other ODI-class teams, but normally at 19 years old one would not be doing very well.

Tell that to Ishant Sharma facing Australian captain in the ultimate test.

 

[Zinzan]

Southee hits Bopara in the noggin again. Ball get's stuck between the visor.

If he edged it, wonder what the decision would be if Southee raced up and picked it out of the helmet

 

[Leslie1]

If he edged it, wonder what the decision would be if Southee raced up and picked it out of the helmet

It will be another farce involving the MCC and ICC getting together and talking about rules.

 

[Zinzan]

Yes hes part of the radio commentary team today...better than Chris Cairns as a commentator IMO.

Yeah he's not bad, I don't mind Cairns either tbh

 

[Blakey]

Bollocks follow-up delivery.

 

[Zinzan]

Bollocks follow-up delivery.

Not that bad, just a top shot for mine. Taken off middle & off