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[SilentOne]

And hotspot shows no edge....

Tbh I didn't think he hit it on first look either

No DRS?

 

[Zinzan]

He has to earn the right to be aggressive, tbh.

Lol, that saying is getting up there with 'Rotation' and 'Flat backline'

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Take out Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and Guptil averages 25 after 26 tests with no hundreds.

Hundreds by minnows against minnows should not be discounted!

 

[Immenso]

And hotspot shows no edge....

Tbh I didn't think he hit it on first look either

neither did I, but I am watching on iSky stream. So logged on here to hear some opinions, as the comms not interested

and to find out if there is DRS in this series?

EDit: Comms just said there is DRS. So Guptill must have been in no doubt

 

[Flem274*]

Take out Zimbabwe and Bangladesh and Guptil averages 25 after 26 tests with no hundreds.

There's no one else. Hamish Rutherford might have pushed for a place but he's not hit the runs this season.

It's these two or else back to Papps, How etc

 

[Bahnz]

BTW, anyone else more depressed about losing Southee than Taylor for this Test series considering the way he's been bowling?

Nah, Southee's only being playing well for a handful of games, and he continues to look vulnerable once the shine wears off. Taylor is proven quality.

 

[sonnench]

If he hadn't of edged it, he would of asked for a review. Guess it shows how inaccurate hotspot can be....

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

neither did I, but I am watching on iSky stream. So logged on here to here some opinions, as the comms not interested

Yeah, didn't think he nicked it at first, but he wouldn't have walked otherwise.

 

[Zinzan]

yeah I guess. With Taylor our batting is still crap, just a little less so.

With Southee bowling the way he was our bowling attack looks good. Without him there's too much resting on Boult.

Exactly, Southee (of late) give us the ability to get 20 wickets.

 

[straw man]

No DRS?

I didn't know until the comms just said it is. So I guess Guptill thought he hit it.

Anyway, not like much was expected from poor ol Martin 'warm sick' Guptill.

Apart from some top catches of course

 

[TT Boy]

Would put him in the top echelon of NZ Test openers.

Worse record than Tim McIntosh or Craig Cumming.

 

[Flem274*]

I'm imagining Jesse Ryder in domestix mode out there right now.

Even if he got Southee'd again it would still be pretty fun.

 

[benchmark00]

Look forward to watching this after the big bash, so hang tight bios.

 

[Howsie]

Anyone else reading the "We support Ross Taylor" Facebook page. Some good laughs to be had.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Worse record than Tim McIntosh or Craig Cumming.

Among fine company

 

[Zinzan]

Jesse Ryder being at his peak makes it slightly more depressing.

Ryder is still our most naturally gifted 'batsman' for mine. Also being a left-hander really helps with the balance of the side.

Why can't we have this side for this test

McCullum
Gutpill/Flynn
Williamson
Taylor
Ryder
Watling
Vettori
Bracewell
Southee
Gillespie
Boult

 

[straw man]

Well....

 

[Flem274*]

Excellent defence from a top order batsman there. Captains knock.

 

[Daemon]

In before Flem/Teja quotes me saying great call

 

[TT Boy]

Oh dear.