***Official*** South Africa in New Zealand 2017

[Zinzan]

I hadn't realised this. De Kock cleared to play third Test, but out of IPL | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

How pissed would Delhi be that he's playing this match but not the IPL...

 

[Zinzan]

Utter ridiculousness regarding Southee.

Agree, his form against top sides in the last 2-3 years has been diabolically ridiculous. I can't think of any returns of note since mid 2015.

 

[Prince EWS]

CdG opening the bowling and taking poles from around the wicket is something that should only occur in an ICC 2010 save.

Haha the Amla wicket was very ICC 2010 as well - medium pacer inexplicably bowls a bloke with a half volley.

 

[Days of Grace]

Went down the road to the bakery, got some coffee, all set to watch some test cricket.

Soon as I turn on the tv, the covers are brought on.

Yeah nah nah nah nah yeah nah

 

[StephenZA]

I hadn't realised this. De Kock cleared to play third Test, but out of IPL | Cricket | ESPN Cricinfo

How pissed would Delhi be that he's playing this match but not the IPL...

Screw them.... he will play for them (or somebody in IPL) long enough over the years.

 

[jcas0167]

Nice interview on Sky with Waddle, who is commenting on his 250th test.

 

[veganbob]

if you don't pick southee in nz conditions where do you pick him

When boult and wagner are both injured, or in t20s.

 

[veganbob]

Nice interview on Sky with Waddle, who is commenting on his 250th test.

Fav NZ commentator. Love listening to him. Interestingly hate it when sometimes he hosts radio sports shows, he comes off as a total grump. His cricket commentary is outstanding though. The voice of NZ cricket.

 

[Flametree]

As long as Wads isn't talking about Murali he's fine...

 

[Days of Grace]

This is such a meme NZ test.

Three of our best players are injured

We lose the toss

We **** up the DRS

It rains when I have time to sit down and watch

It will be a yeah nah end to the day with multiple pitch inspections only for it to be called off

 

[Bahnz]

Wads is fine when he's not in a grump. When he is though (which is becoming more and more common with age) he's ****ing tedious.

 

[SteveNZ]

Have we hired Shane Watson as our DRS coach? (Wouldn't surprise me under this administration).

There absolutely doesn't seem to be a system for how it's used. BJ doesn't seem to be the focal point of the decision, which he should be as a keeper and someone at 51 Test matches is more than capable of making his voice heard. We had Neesham last Test (correctly) indicating a few weren't out, yet being ignored.

Find a system, take as much of the emotion out of it and geezus christ get it right. Especially if you're going to drop catches as well.

 

[Bahseph]

Such a non-opener shot that. They mustn't mess around with de Bruyn as well.

If it is time to move on from Cook, throw the kid Markram in.

I agree with you a 100%. I get the next cab off the rank thinking but we really don't want a repeat of the Van Zyl situation. This guy can play. Pick him in the middle order.

 

[Stefan9]

Really want to see big Vern bowl on this. He could have a party if the rain stays away.

If we can get to 200/250 it will be competitive.

Feel bad for theunis, he isn't an opener. When will we learn...

 

[Flem274*]

plenty of water forecast for the next few days tho. this test has been melodramatic but for nought

 

[SeamUp]

I agree with you a 100%. I get the next cab off the rank thinking but we really don't want a repeat of the Van Zyl situation. This guy can play. Pick him in the middle order.

de Bruyn is a glorious stroke-maker and I really would have liked to watch a bit of him in a test match so hopefully rain stays away and he gets away in the 2nd dig.

But no doubt this must be his first and last test opening the batting.

PS Hoping we can get quite a bit of play today. Talk of early morning and late afternoon showers.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

hahahahaha holy **** that wagner lbw review jesus christ

pleased to see henry looking good, should put a bit of pressure on southee

 

[straw man]

Forecast for the match may still be questionable, but great to see play start on time at 10:30 this morning.

Missed the DRS drama yesterday - sounds frustrating.

 

[StephenZA]

Bavuma gives it away again after looking good... bad bad habit to get into.

 

[Prince EWS]

I hadn't really noticed it until I saw him from side on just then, but Jeets has actually put on a stack of weight.