***Official**** Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2014/2015

[viriya]

I don't know what the logic is with these subcontinent teams giving test debuts to spinners in overseas tours.. makes absolutely no sense whatsoever especially considering neither of them (Karn/Kaushal) are mystery spinners.. just asking for trouble.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

I don't know what the logic is with these subcontinent teams giving test debuts to spinners in overseas tours.. makes absolutely no sense whatsoever especially considering neither of them (Karn/Kaushal) are mystery spinners.. just asking for trouble.

Based on his over to Neesham, I think he'll do fine bowling to anyone not called McCullum.

 

[Zinzan]

can someone explain what that is on Doull's head? It can't be his hair

Strange concoction of straw, moss & grated bark I think.

 

[viriya]

Based on his over to Neesham, I think he'll do fine bowling to anyone not called McCullum.

It's just the wrong time to give someone a debut.. even if it weren't for McCullum its just too risky. Why not keep to Dilruwan considering this bloke is not much better or a mystery?

 

[Flem274*]

So I come back to find the only thing crazier than the young horse I just had to deal with is McCullum's form.

 

[Athlai]

It's just the wrong time to give someone a debut.. even if it weren't for McCullum its just too risky. Why not keep to Dilruwan considering this bloke is not much better or a mystery?

Yeah debuting a promising spinner in NZ is a bit like us debuting a promising quick in SL. There were better options available.

 

[Bahnz]

Nust got back from a family lunch, is there any particular reason why the over rate is progressing at the same pace as tectonic drift?

 

[Athlai]

Nust got back from a family lunch, is there any particular reason why the over rate is progressing at the same pace as tectonic drift?

Yeah 1st session required a bit of groundwork and there has been some issues with the small moveable sightscreen.

 

[Zinzan]

Yep, still been tardy by the Lankans though in spite of those things.

 

[Athlai]

Yep, still been tardy by the Lankans though in spite of those things.

I'd say they're 3-4 overs slow on their end and the rest isn't their fault. Not that surprising for a subcontinent fast bowling attack.

 

[Flem274*]

Neesham is so good to watch. He and Anderson are both exciting players but he has a stylish touch along with the brutality that Anderson doesn't have which makes him more enjoyable to watch.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Jeez McCullum is in some form. Would back him to get that 4th double ton in a year today.

 

[Flem274*]

Baz seems determined to hit as many boundaries as possible in his short time left before his back goes.

 

[Zinzan]

I just hope Neesham's confidence is returning Flem

 

[Flem274*]

Haha that most runs list has most of its entries from 2012 onwards. Great turnaround.

 

[viriya]

Really no excuse for bowling no-balls as a spinner.. just ridiculous selection.. destroying careers.

 

[hendrix]

this spinner bowling big no ball like that is inexplicable.

 

[Zinzan]

I'd say they're 3-4 overs slow on their end and the rest isn't their fault. Not that surprising for a subcontinent fast bowling attack.

Even 3-4 overs really irks me tbh. I guarantee if they awarded the batting side extras for slow over rates we'd see a significant change. This 15% of their match fee (or whatever it is) is meaningless to the paying spectator.

 

[Athlai]

This is the best commentary lineup we've had in a while IMO.

 

[Athlai]

Even 3-4 overs really irks me tbh. I guarantee if they awarded the batting side extras for slow over rates we'd see a significant change. This 15% of their match fee (or whatever it is) is meaningless to the paying spectator.

If Tests continue to be as good as they have been in the last 3-4 years, I don't really mind at all.