**Official** New Zealand in Australia 2015

[morgieb]

What do you make of Kane Williamson, TumTum?

 

[Black_Warrior]

The casual fan only cares for those having immediate success and only if the success is Australian. Given this is to whom Channel 9 pledges allegiance instead of to people who actually care about the game beyond casual nationalistic BS, it's not surprising that they neither care nor try to show genuine interest nor go to any extraordinary effort to showcase overseas players or the up and coming in Australia.

I just hope to god when Nine's tv rights expire whenever that may be, Channel 10 actually pounces for rights.

Yeah I get that but once again it is a reflection of shortsightedness.

It would only be in the channel's interest to have their commentators also seek to inform the audience a little bit. I think it's quite cynical to say "most of the Aussie fans don't care". While it might be true, the channel should perhaps try to generate their interest by informing them about the state of cricket, about other teams, about other great players and maybe, just maybe, not all but a proportion of them might find that interesting. This is how you build and grow your audience rather than be lazy about it.

 

[GotSpin]

Nannes slams Australia's 'horrendous sportsmanship' | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

Nah, what the hell. It was the last wicket and everyone was running off in different directions. Im sure his previous milestones had been applauded.

 

[GotSpin]

Yeah I get that but once again it is a reflection of shortsightedness.

It would only be in the channel's interest to have their commentators also seek to inform the audience a little bit. I think it's quite cynical to say "most of the Aussie fans don't care". While it might be true, the channel should perhaps try to generate their interest by informing them about the state of cricket, about other teams, about other great players and maybe, just maybe, not all but a proportion of them might find that interesting. This is how you build and grow your audience rather than be lazy about it.

This is what I have been trying to put into words!

 

[TumTum]

What do you make of Kane Williamson, TumTum?

He's really good, improved that edgy cover drive he used to have. He hasn't surprised as much as Smith though, from a clown that played reverse pullshots to one of the most technically safest and prolific batsmen and now captain, amazing transformation.

 

[Furball]

What do you make of Kane Williamson, TumTum?

I'm more interested in hearing about how spinners don't need to use flight to take wickets.

 

[Black_Warrior]

Boult went at 5 RPO again

 

[TumTum]

I'm more interested in hearing about how spinners don't need to use flight to take wickets.

I'm surprised how good your memories are, that was like wow 5 years ago haha... Hopefully a bit wiser these days

 

[Gob]

Hopefully

 

[indiaholic]

Whoever suggested that Taylor should get his eyes tested was a ****ing genius.

 

[Flem274*]

He's really good, improved that edgy cover drive he used to have. He hasn't surprised as much as Smith though, from a clown that played reverse pullshots to one of the most technically safest and prolific batsmen and now captain, amazing transformation.

His cover drive hasn't changed in four years. His ability to leave on the back foot and not do that poke is the difference

Whoever suggested that Taylor should get his eyes tested was a ****ing genius.

Holy **** I got something right? Yessss

 

[Athlai]

Fair call that

 

[BeeGee]

Or declare at lunch and hope a miracle happens. I don't think NZ can chase 300 in 2 sessions, not with the red ball on a 5th day pitch. It's easy to do at ODIs but not at Tests to go at 5 runs per over against an old ball.

I think that would be an extremely dangerous thing to do. Sure, you'd give yourself a chance to win, but you'd also give NZ a chance to win. Why give them that chance when you're already one up the series? McCullum would be ecstatic if Smith offered him that. The pitch is still a road and the Aussie bowlers are tired after a long NZ innings.

As a fan I'd love to see it, but I'd be amazed if Smith was willing take that gamble.

 

[Spark]

Smith ain't Clarke. He already has form in erring on the safe side wrt final innings declarations.

 

[NUFAN]

I blame the opening post for all these runs this series. If hurricane puts a Boult vs Starc pic we'd potentially be seeing 260 plays 230 instead he went for Taylor v Warner and Williamson v Smith

 

[BeeGee]

Smith ain't Clarke. He already has form in erring on the safe side wrt final innings declarations.

Or Steve Waugh.

1st Test: Australia v New Zealand at Brisbane, Nov 8-12, 2001 | Cricket Scorecard | ESPN Cricinfo

 

[mr_mister]

it'd be a stupid decision to allow NZ a chance at making 300 in 60 considering how this test has gone so far. About 20 wickets for what, 1400+ runs?

Got KW in the form of his life, Taylor coming off 290 and Guptil and B-Mac are not only both due, but would also probably prefer a situation where they've got a license to blast boundaries


As I said earlier, giving yourself equal or even a worse chance at winning the game than your opposition is dumb when you're winning a series 1-0. exciting cricket be damned i'm a big picture person

 

[Gob]

it'd be a stupid decision to allow NZ a chance at making 300 in 60 considering how this test has gone so far. About 20 wickets for what, 1400+ runs?

Got KW in the form of his life, Taylor coming off 290 and Guptil and B-Mac are not only both due, but would also probably prefer a situation where they've got a license to blast boundaries


As I said earlier, giving yourself equal or even a worse chance at winning the game than your opposition is dumb when you're winning a series 1-0. exciting cricket be damned i'm a big picture person

he is never due

 

[Gob]

I blame the opening post for all these runs this series. If hurricane puts a Boult vs Starc pic we'd potentially be seeing 260 plays 230 instead he went for Taylor v Warner and Williamson v Smith

They all run machines aren't they. Remind me of

well never mind

 

[BeeGee]

Guptil and B-Mac are not only both due, but would also probably prefer a situation where they've got a license to blast boundaries

he is never due

He looks so much better in ODIs than Tests that I think the NZ team should hire a hypnotist to hypnotize him before a test innings to think he's in an ODI. "The ball is white... the players are wearing coloured clothing... when you hear the word 'over' you will think you're a chicken."
The last one isn't necessary, but would be good entertainment between overs.