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Ryder can p*** off. This team is moving forwards without him. From reports I've read he doesn't even try to bat properly in FC cricket, just goes in for a slog. Not exactly what you want in a Test batsman. Same lack of heart and discipline both on and off the field. Out of the question one hopes. And out of form at the moment anyway.
Good news for the NZ test team is that unless Jesse wants to open, it's hard to see where he fits in.
I fail to see how that's good news. You've shoehorned yourself into picking Peter Fulton or Martin Guptill every game now but if Ryder wants to play, there's no spot for him. This is not a good thing; this is a waste of resources.
It's a good thing if it means Ryder doesn't walk back into the side whenever he feels like it.
Ryder isn't a resource, he's a liability.
If he's worth his spot against far-from-fierce competition, he'll be in the team. If not, then we're not forced to pick him because "there's no-one better" as in the past. It's really not like he has to do much considering how easy he finds domestics.
Yeah, it becomes a balancing act between how long NZ think they need to bowl England out Vs time lost to the weather Vs how confident they are at chasing a small total.
Nah... stick the suckers in first thing I say, early 10.00am start, and make the most of whatever dampness is in there. There's enough runs on the board, go hard or go home
