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**Official** Pakistan in New Zealand (3 tests)
- Thread starter S.P. Fleming
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Days of Grace
International Captain
Who cares.
I mean, Bond's record is already ****ed, since half of his tests were against sub-standard sides. This was his chance to prove himself against a standard test team. It is my Bad Karma. I blame myself.
Anyway, test cricket is over until March.
I mean, Bond's record is already ****ed, since half of his tests were against sub-standard sides. This was his chance to prove himself against a standard test team. It is my Bad Karma. I blame myself.
Anyway, test cricket is over until March.
Flem274*
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Sir Alex
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I am so depressed to read that news. However NZ are actually lucky to have him firing all cylinders even at this age and after so many injuries so basially all these performances are a bonus. I also don't think Vettori overbowled Bond. Perhaps this is harsh to say but in India we call this the terminal cut ( a term used to refer to the practise of cutting deeply the bark of a dying rubber tree to maximise the sap outflow from it before it is cut down permanently).
Flem274*
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straw man
Hall of Fame Member
I think Bond must pretty much view it that way too by now - just play whenever possible until injury makes it physically impossible to continue.
It just seems to be that last extra bit of effort he puts in playing for NZ that causes him to break (ie. when he cranks it up to 11)... doesn't seem to get injured playing for Canterbury or in the ICL, but I doubt he bowled at 152 kmph either.
Still hoping for one last hurrah (at least) against Australia at home next year.
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
It was inevitable of course, Bond's body just can't handle the jandle. He sounded really depressed about it when speaking to the press. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he announces his retirement from test matches in a few weeks. I dunno, maybe the allure of a first test win over Australia in 17 years might be enough to keep him in the game for another few months.
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AaronK
State Regular
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
If it's anyone other than Tuffey it's a joke IMO.
Athlai
Not Terrible
That isn't a prediction.
Athlai
Not Terrible
Southee will probably replace him in the squad, Tuffey in the team.
Unlesss..... Franklin or Ryder is suddenly match fit and we can completely change the teams order.
Flem274*
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Why, out of interest?
Flem274*
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McIntosh
Guptill
Flynn
Taylor
Fulton (Ryder)
Elliott
McCullum
Vettori
Seamer
O'Brien
Martin
Bolded are the only cemented places long term imo. With that many variables who know what the side will look like. This is assuming my memory correct that the current squad was picked for the first two tests?
Guptill
Flynn
Taylor
Fulton (Ryder)
Elliott
McCullum
Vettori
Seamer
O'Brien
Martin
Bolded are the only cemented places long term imo. With that many variables who know what the side will look like. This is assuming my memory correct that the current squad was picked for the first two tests?
