***Official*** Australia in New Zealand 2016

[Hurricane]

The other issue is that Anderson now has 35 runs and he seems to give it away around this stage. Fight on Corey!

 

[kiwiviktor81]

Not trying downplay the importance of the "Spirit of cricket" trophy but its not the most important piece of silverware and is only given to teams that need some type of participation trophy. So no point in Steve being a hall monitor like Baz.

It's not that Australia wouldn't win a "Spirit of cricket" award. It's more that if there was an "Anti-spirit of cricket" award Australia would hold it 80% of the time.

 

[TNT]

It sets a bad example, there are thousands of kids looking up to the captain of there country and naturally will want to be like him.

Fail, Australian kids are at school.

 

[Tom Halsey]

Personally kinda on board with the cricinfo take, felt like the decision was made pretty quickly for such a close call. Just saw the hotspot mark and immediately gave it not out.

Anyway, enough doubt, so right decision.

I'm not sure why there was no snicko either, but I don't think it was just made on HotSpot alone as I reckon there was a deflection on the replay.

 

[TNT]

It's not that Australia wouldn't win a "Spirit of cricket" award. It's more that if there was an "Anti-spirit of cricket" award Australia would hold it 80% of the time.

There is a anti-spirit of cricket award, its called number one and yes Australia do hold it 80% of the time.

 

[Bahnz]

I look forward to the possibility we try to set Australia a target to chase.

This is Mccullum last test,we're not settling for a draw.

Yeah, it's just a bit of a pitythat NZ couldn't make more headway against Marsh and Lyon after all the pressure in the first hour. But in the hypothetical scenario where we're not bowled (still very unlikely at this point) NZ should look to declare 10-15 overs before stumps regardless of the target. Try and nip out a couple while there's still some cloud cover around to exploit. Frustratingly the weather is forecast to be beautiful and hot again tomorrow.

 

[Hurricane]

I hope the umpires don't feel bullied into giving Australia the rub of the green on the next decision. Hopefully they feel offended and dig their heels in all afternoon.

 

[Stace]

Fail, Australian kids are at school.

This isn't the first time Smith has cried and had a tantrum and wont be the last, fail.

 

[Stace]

There is a anti-spirit of cricket award, its called number one and yes Australia do hold it 80% of the time.

Your rather arrogant aren't you.

 

[Moss]

There is a anti-spirit of cricket award, its called number one and yes Australia do hold it 80% of the time.

And the anti-spirit manifesto, in case anyone forgets: "play the game hard but fair in the knowledge there's a line you can't cross"

 

[kiwiviktor81]

I hope the umpires don't feel bullied into giving Australia the rub of the green on the next decision. Hopefully they feel offended and dig their heels in all afternoon.

I hope the umpires make an absolute howler at some point in the next 12 overs, so that Aussie can't review it. Something like a big fat nick to second slip not given.

 

[TNT]

Your rather arrogant aren't you.

I can be whatever you want, but I'm very tired of the whining from the kiwis. It seems like its a national sport over there.

 

[Malleeboy]

Fail, Australian kids are at school.

it will be on replay on news tonight....

 

[Jono]

Smith is so the next Ponting. Unbelievably awesome bat, facial features of an animal (chimp v pig), dickhead on the field.

 

[Moss]

I can be whatever you want, but I'm very tired of the whining from the kiwis. It seems like its a national sport over there.

I'm guessing the national sport is irony actually, whining about a piece of whining.

 

[Gnske]

Missed the furore, sounds like the convicts XI reacted poorly?

 

[social]

Kohli is so the next Ponting. Unbelievably awesome bat, facial features of an animal (chimp v pig), dickhead on the field.

Fixed

 

[Spark]

Smith is so the next Ponting. Unbelievably awesome bat, facial features of an animal (chimp v pig), dickhead on the field.

In fairness, he wouldn't be displeased by this comparison.

 

[TNT]

it will be on replay on news tonight....

Oh yeah I forgot kids watch the news.

 

[Spark]

What exactly is TNT trying to argue here? That players being caught swearing on stump mic is a-ok?