We will win this series. SA have less heart and less Ross Taylor.
Get the hell out SA NZ you can do it.
We will win this series. SA have less heart and less Ross Taylor.
Probably the quickest he's bowled in a few years tbh. Obviously he's not going to beat anyone with his pace but I wouldn't be surprised to see him hitting 135 instead of 125 if he plays - which he should. Seems to have regained that "nip" he had when he first made the New Zealand team too.On Arnel:"He knows this wicket pretty well. He's been a form bowler and talking around the traps probably is the best he's bowled for a few years. He bowls wicket to wicket and can hurry players up. He's a little quicker than people think.
Blame Dunedin and its residents.Was furious rain halted our glorious march toward victory in the first test.
Looks pretty good: Hamilton Weather - NZ Weather Forecast Hamilton from MetService.comHow are the weather forecasts looking for this match?
Was furious rain halted our glorious march toward victory in the first test.
Ross Taylor believes he has potentially one of the most lethal fast bowlers in the world at his disposal for the second test against South Africa.
The Black Caps captain goes into the test without striker bowler Tim Southee, dropped due to poor form.
Options to replace him are Northern Districts quick Brent Arnel or Wellington's Mark Gillespie, who Taylor has massive wraps on.
"When he was in our side, in his peak he was one of the best bowlers in the world and took a lot of wickets so hopefully he can continue that if he gets the opportunity tomorrow," Taylor says.
It's going to be flat and brown.AB in doubt with sprained ankle, Duminy would replace him.
NZ quicks still not determined. Tahir to play again and de Lange to miss out despite the green strip.
New Zealand v South Africa, 2nd Test, Hamilton: Teams start over after tough first Test | Cricket News | New Zealand v South Africa | ESPN Cricinfo
I heard this somewhere else..if Arnel can operate at 135km and hit good areas with his seam position and height, he'll be a factor. Philander isn't much more than 135km and he isn't overly tall either.Probably the quickest he's bowled in a few years tbh. Obviously he's not going to beat anyone with his pace but I wouldn't be surprised to see him hitting 135 instead of 125 if he plays - which he should. Seems to have regained that "nip" he had when he first made the New Zealand team too.
When the overhead conditions were helpful in Rangiora, international batsmen would've really struggled with him tbf.Gillespie I haven't seen bowl to be fair but from what I'm hearing he doesn't shape it all that much
I'd pick Gillespie solely on the ball that had the off pole cartwheeling. Yep that's right, one good ball and you're in.When the overhead conditions were helpful in Rangiora, international batsmen would've really struggled with him tbf.
I mocked the tag but he is capable of a 'lethal' spell if you're Todd Astle or Logan van Beek -
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_034_04.mp4
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_038_01.mp4
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_038_02.mp4
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_040_02.mp4
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_042_05.mp4
http://nzcpooch.blob.core.windows.net/a66e2fdf-2bc7-4802-b995-e55f42491d33/3_046_03.mp4
I wonder if he realizes it's Mark and not Jason that who has joined the team.Ross Taylor said today that Gillespie was one of the best bowlers in the world back in the day.
Duminy, surely?I hear ABdV is a serious doubt for the Test. Just wondering who will replace him.
Yes would have to be JP and he is a good fieldsman who could roll his arm over. Rudolph batted at #5 in the second dig so Duminy could go in at 6. AB tweeted that he should be ok.Duminy, surely?