"There's stories about late-night antics with Jesse so where there's smoke there's fire, so I don't think he's ready to come into that test line-up yet" - Doullmaybe hesson sees jesse as a threat eventually to baz's place.
Ronchi is actually perfect at 7, assuming the top 6 hold up. Watling would have to come in at 5, meaning McCullum would be relegated to a finisher most of the time, and he is too good for that.This, but Watling in for Ronchi. Not particularly fussed on the reserve seamer either.
Watling is not a finisher and there is no space in the top 4 for him imoThis, but Watling in for Ronchi. Not particularly fussed on the reserve seamer either.
Mike didn't even have Munners itbt. Despite it in actual fact being a 13, I'd suggest Munners will be there. Forecast to boom it on a NZ ground with the new fielding requirements, both stances.I think Mike's team is pretty much what they'll go for, but there are too many hitters IMO.
lets just wait and see how he goes this series then.Most of McCullum's best innings came at number six or seven where he nudged it around to get set then went big.
Nah his mindset has completely changed now.lets just wait and see how he goes this series then.
Wouldn't surprise me if they rest Anderson for first couple given his shin issuemunro is a gun at odis - if only his bowling was better then he could oust anderson.
Relying on Kane and Ryder for 10 overs might end badlyWouldn't surprise me if they rest Anderson for first couple given his shin issue
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Pitch and conditions
Five of New Zealand's likely team play their domestic cricket for Northern Districts, so will know what to expect.