***Official*** New Zealand in Australia 2011

[Ruckus]

I don't really get Chappell's rationale that Ponting shouldn't be dropped at the moment because of our other batting woes. That would be true if Ponting was somehow really providing stability to the side, but he isn't. He is half of the problem. Experience counts for nothing unless you make runs. Honestly the question of if we should replace Ponting with someone else, could be reframed as, can someone else replace him who will average more than 30-35? Because that's been his value as a batsmen over the past 2 years at least. Our batting depth is truly in strife if we can't find someone to do that.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Well your eyes going happens to a lot of players in their mid to late 30's. Not a lot Langer can do about that.

Book him an appointment at an opticians? FFS. We don't look for much in a coach. The least he can do is put in the call for him.

 

[GotSpin]

Well your eyes going happens to a lot of players in their mid to late 30's. Not a lot Langer can do about that.

But the problems are technical ones

 

[hazsa19]

What does Langer actually do? I'm no batting expert but the problems plaguing Ponting are just so obvious.

"Go out and play your natural game mate"

 

[Spikey]

What does Langer actually do? I'm no batting expert but the problems plaguing Ponting are just so obvious.

Tells players to keep their eyes on the ball and from then everything is easy

NT U17's better than Vic U17's. ITSTL.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

But the problems are technical ones

Maybe but if you aren't picking the ball up as easily as you did a few years before you won't be set so the technical problems happen. I can't see Ponting lasting the Aussie summer as an international cricketer. This slump looks terminal to me and I think the axe will fall very soon.

 

[hazsa19]

Eugh, should have gone to bed before those wickets. Can't go now.

 

[straw man]

NZ bowling averages this series so far:
Boult = 20
Bracewell = 21.42
Martin = 22.37
Vettori = 44
Southee = 63.33

Says it all really. Southee was meant to be the new leader of the attack coming into this series too.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Eugh, should have gone to bed before those wickets. Can't go now.

Snap.

Gonna feel like **** tomorrow/today.

 

[Athlai]

Who partners Dougeh after the break? Boult?

Edit: Nope.

 

[straw man]

Why is Southee bowling?
why
Why
WHY???

 

[Spark]

What about Vettori for his batting?

Ooh yeah forgot about that. Where would you bat him?

 

[hazsa19]

Bet Taylor opens with Martin and Southee after lunch

Called it

EDIT. Shut your mouth fool

 

[Athlai]

Why is Southee bowling?
why
Why
WHY???

Best bowler in the team itbt.

 

[Spark]

That's a beautiful, beautiful shot.

 

[Nate]

Captain's knock from Clarke. Blergh.

He and Warner the only good'uns. SACK THE REST

 

[Athlai]

That's a beautiful, beautiful shot.

Not a good sign.

 

[benchmark00]

Rohit Sharman...

 

[Spikey]

That's a beautiful, beautiful shot.

he picked the gap. these are strange times.

 

[Nate]

Lol Bradley. Knows only one way.