nah, bowling spin in modern nz is just a miserable pursuit. no spinner is getting assistance from the basin except bounce.
None of us really know. Lack of viable alternatives at the top of the order seems to be the reason.
I am not saying they will key or they will be more important than seamers but if you get a track that is damp and a bit of rain before the game, the finger spinner, a good one especially, can be as difficult for batsmen as the seamers. Of course, they will be less and less effective as the game goes on. But like I said, just don't like ruling out an option totally in most conditions.
You'd love to see these guys playing on a drying wicket in the days before they were covered during breaks from play.
Spotted in a way similar to what Fletcher did with Vaughan and Trescothick I think. Time will tell if he is anywhere near as successful a pick.
i am not, and they suck here barring lyon and maharaj, which the stats will show if i could be bothered pulling them up. at best seddon park turns like i succeed - very slowly and imperceptibly.Well, given I only meant you should not rule them out, I think you are making my point for me.
The rest of the team want some tea.
