***Official*** New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa 2016

[BeeGee]

Southee bowled poorly in his opening spell but came back well and Bracewell bowled better imho than people here seem to be rating. I mean he wasn't super threatening but he bowled in good areas and got a wicket.

Yep. That was the most encouraging part of NZ's performance. Apart from Southee's first session, no bowler was a pressure release. All the bowlers contributed. Indeed, that was the best I've seen Southee and Bracewell bowl at test level in a while. Low bar, but better than expected.

 

[Shady Slim]

not sure if the article got miles here but steyn said he was willing to compromise pace for career longevity... very interested to see his speed

 

[Flem274*]

I've always thought of Steyn as a swing bowler first and a genuine fast bowler second so I reckon he'll be fine during that transition.

It's the likes of Johnson who can't afford to slow down.

 

[straw man]

Because I`m an idiot that has just woken up and read it as Akmal and not Akram....

QDK as the White Akmal? Yeah I can go for that with the impetuous batting, and will wait in anticipation for the inexplicable dropsies later.

 

[BeeGee]

Nah it stinks. When the world's premier bowler for the last 6-7 years has played 50 less test matches than the current England captain despite debuting earlier then something seriously needs to be addressed.

It does need to be addressed. And here is that address:

England play more tests than anyone else
C/O The Bleeding Obvious
1 Spanker Lane
Dumas, Texas

 

[DriveClub]

So who is there white akram?

 

[Burgey]

So who is there white akram?

The White Akram is, at least according to the Kiwi Cabal before their paddling last southern summer, Trent Boult.

 

[BeeGee]

Boult.

 

[BeeGee]

The White Akram is, at least according to the Kiwi Cabal before their paddling last southern summer, Trent Boult.

I don't think you can describe kiwiviktor as a cabal.

 

[StephenZA]

Stupid rain.... hopefully outfield does not give problems. Could be an on/off day which does not make NZ batting easy....

 

[DriveClub]

Boult is a looker though so he has his bases covered

 

[Burgey]

Too much of a string bean to compare with the great athletic shoulders of Wasim IMO.

 

[Athlai]

well yeah, that was always happening

 

[Athlai]

Cunning drop by Southee there.

 

[Athlai]

I'm getting nervous of all this swing.

 

[BeeGee]

I'm getting nervous of all this swing.

Me too. It's swinging a mile.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Not the worst idea if NZ can somehow keep SA out there for a bit. This is some insane swing.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Faf should just declare right here.

 

[Shady Slim]

rabada for the all rounder's spot

 

[NZTailender]

Don't show a rear view of the Guptill at this point in time...