*Official* Bangladesh in New Zealand 2016/2017

[jonbrooks]

I have it on quite good authority that a reasonably big deal was made of that at the time within the camp, with BMac stressing that they don't back down to anyone moving fwd, all part of the new agreed philosophy the team spoke of after the 45 all out.

Making a tailender the scapegoat for being 45 ao? Nice BCs. Nice.

 

[jonbrooks]

it's almost like NZ know Bangladesh are so loose to that delivery atm that they know they can bowl them poorly and still get results

Short memories these BCs bowlers. They've forgotten all too quickly how well this tactic worked in Australia.

 

[Zinzan]

Trying to equate Southee backing away and swinging madly at everything, versus Patel backing away and willing the ball to bowl him is the difference.

There is no footage on Youtube, but what Patel did was ****ing disgraceful for an NZ International Test Cricketer.

I've seen both Southee and Boult backing away, & as much for self preservation than simply to give themselves room. I will admit Patel's did probably look worse bad at the time, but let's not pretend he's the lone ranger.

 

[Blocky]

I've seen both Southee and Boult backing away, & as much for self preservation than simply to give themselves room. I will admit Patel's did probably look worse bad at the time, but let's not pretend he's the lone ranger.

What he did was next level **** though, I wish there was some footage available.

 

[Zinzan]

What he did was next level **** though, I wish there was some footage available.

It was bad, I don't need a video reminder, I remember cringing watching it, I've also seen Boult sprinting towards square-leg with a massive grin on his face too.

 

[NZTailender]

This game is ripe for some filthy Neil Broom bowling #hecandonowrong

 

[Blocky]

But also keep in mind, Patel averages 48 with the ball in test cricket and is utterly **** at all aspects, despite being semi-OK in the Limited Overs stuff, any weakness in his batting (which used to be a strength of his) was always going to make his place more tenuous.

 

[_Ed_]

Another lovely catch by Broom.

Stupid shot from the set batsman.

 

[Bahnz]

Just why.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

has anyone else noticed that when doull talks either about subcontinental sides or wants to sound sophisticated, a slight fake accent starts creeping in?

Yes, very Jim Bolger-ish.

 

[Blocky]

Bangladesh are so rubbish.

 

[AndyZaltzHair]

**** this batting. Never learn

 

[Blocky]

The sad thing is that this is probably the worst the NZ Cricket team have played in several years, and that's not under scrutiny due to how badly Bangladesh are playing.

 

[Blocky]

This is the part that Kane outbowls Patel yet again and we all wonder why we keep picking spinners outside of Santner and Williamson.

 

[jonbrooks]

Yes, very Jim Bolger-ish.

It is not a too uncommon condition. I have been guilty of doing so as well.

 

[The Hutt Rec]

Now is a much easier stage in the game to bowl, though, than Patel opening the innings.

 

[jonbrooks]

This is the part that Kane outbowls Patel yet again and we all wonder why we keep picking spinners outside of Santner and Williamson.

Can you please explain why you have such a hard-on for Santner? He's not exactly doing great in either form of the game.

 

[SteveNZ]

The sad thing is that this is probably the worst the NZ Cricket team have played in several years, and that's not under scrutiny due to how badly Bangladesh are playing.

It was in Australia, and it will be when SA arrives. I don't disagree with the sentiment either.

Thing that strikes me about this Bangladesh side is how mentally weak they are. Staying down with minor niggles, getting out after short periods of pressure, and now being run out to the ****ing keeper. And that's the captain.

 

[SteveNZ]

Can you please explain why you have such a hard-on for Santner? He's not exactly doing great in either form of the game.

The problem with always looking for the negatives is you miss the positives. Santner has been absolutely fine, if not very good in all forms.

 

[Blocky]

1. He's 24.
2. He's the only guy who came out of Australia with his reputation enhanced
3. He's got lovely flight, accuracy and control
4. He's improving rapidly each season
5. The raw materials of what he's bowling are better than any spinner we've had since Vettori

It's not exactly a hard on, it's the fact that he's the best batsman of our spinners, as well as being the best bowler of our spinners too.

ps - that was **** **** running by Shakib.