***Official*** England in New Zealand 2018

[fredfertang]

Centuries for this pair

 

[Gnske]

lol comms right on replay that looks like a ****ing half volley

Melbourne looks like such a goddamn aberration now. Probably the one test this winter he did move his feet.

 

[Pothas]

I really don't want Cook to be done.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Extra pace means **** all without ability though. Wood hasn’t shown anything in 9 previous tests

Hasn't offered extra pace in 2017 anyway, was struggling to bowl much over 82mph last summer.

 

[Flem274*]

yeah if that doesn't swing it goes through midwicket for 4

every bowler in the world knows cook hangs back early tho so you can almost bowl anywhere except short to him with safety

 

[SeamUp]

It's not out of the question that this could be at least Vince's last test.

Stoneman either.

That's the sort of pressure here.

Trent Akram running in.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

It's not out of the question that this could be at least Vince's last test.

He should have already played his last test, shouldn't be on the tour.

 

[Larwood's_boots]

I really don't want Cook to be done.

Tell me about it mate, both for sentimental reasons and the complete ****ing lack of anyone else to open.

 

[SeamUp]

He should have already played his last test, shouldn't be on the tour.

Of course.

But if there is nothing to show here then surely he will be packed away for good.

Thought taking Ballance as a reserve bat in Australia was a missed opportunity for someone else. Preparing them for this series.

 

[straw man]

Some lovely movement from Boult and Southee, especially Boult getting it to jag both ways. The pitch is slower than Auckland though, so it's not quite as threatening.

Though there's been a few too many not quite on target as well.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Of course.

But if there is nothing to show here then surely he will be packed away for good.

Thought taking Ballance as a reserve bat in Australia was a missed opportunity for someone else. Preparing them for this series.

Well Livingstone should be in the side without doubt and if that means Root has to bat 3 then tough.

Can see us having wholesale changes next summer like we did after the last ashes thrashing away from home.

 

[Pothas]

Really want to watch cricket at this ground one day.

 

[Bahnz]

High at first glance

 

[flibbertyjibber]

WTF was that?

 

[Flem274*]

that's gonna be another southee review

 

[Athlai]

Why do you review that, at best umpires call everytime

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Was a terrible review.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Southee's action is looking much stronger. He's not rushing through it, feet are better aligned, and he's using more front arm. Pace is definitely up too.

 

[Athlai]

The English strategy of not hitting the ball but swinging at it is a daring one

 

[Gnske]

Stoneman really needs to work on his pull, he plays it like a child trying to lift a heavy shopping bag.