New Zealand- #1 ranked test side for the first time ever

[Prince EWS]

Nah.

I nominated you, I can definitely fire you.

 

[Flem274*]

so what do nz need to do (apart from win tests obv) to keep this ranking? we must be within touching distance of other sides.

 

[Bahnz]

so what do nz need to do (apart from win tests obv) to keep this ranking? we must be within touching distance of other sides.

Given that we don't have another scheduled test until October, there's not a lot they can do. I think that they'll lose it barring a 2-2 result in the Aus-India series (a result we definitely don't want given that it would significanty reduce their already modest chances of making the WTC final).

 

[aussie tragic]

so what do nz need to do (apart from win tests obv) to keep this ranking? we must be within touching distance of other sides.

Aus 2-1 vs India give Aus #1 while India need 3-1 to take #1 (both give NZ #2)

2-2 draw keeps NZ #1

 

[Moss]

Well, at least we won’t have Ravi Shastri saying NZ “haven’t been bloody no.1 in the world in test cricket” when NZ visit India in October.

Ravi Shastri and Nasser Hussain: When DRS caused a rift between two commentators - Cricket Country

Shastri and Hussain get into a war of words in the commentary box regarding DRS during the India-England match at Trent Bridge in the 2011 series.

www.cricketcountry.com

 

[vcs]

That tour was just an embarrassment all around barring Dravid. Best forgotten.

 

[Pup Clarke]

This NZ side could definitely take out Australia now imo. Get Conway in for Taylor later this year and it's on

 

[nightprowler10]

Congrats to New Zealand. It would be even better if they weren't just minnow-bashing teams like Pakistan.

 

[aussie tragic]

How does NZ overtake Aus as #1 when they've only won 1 Test vs Aus in last 25 years

(NZ 1-21 Aus in last 25 years)

 

[vandem]

How does NZ overtake Aus as #1 when they've only won 1 Test vs Aus in last 25 years

(NZ 1-21 Aus in last 25 years)

Because you lot are criminals. First fleet and then sandpaper. Probably some other stuff in the middle too.

 

[TheJediBrah]

This NZ side could definitely take out Australia now imo. Get Conway in for Taylor later this year and it's on

This gets said every year and then they play Australia and get whooped. I love the Kiwi posters on here but they can be the most delusional ****s sometimes when things are going well for them. Also can be the most depressed ****s when things don't.

 

[Howsie]

So chuffed for the team, but especially Ross Taylor. He pretty much carried a very sorry batting lineup during the dark days of 2008/2011. I bet in his wildest dreams he never thought back then he’d be involved in a Number 1 NZ test team.

 

[nzfan]

Remarkable achievement considering cricket is not even our no 1 sport.

This besides making two one day world cup finals in a row. Consistency all around.

Although of least importance, now if we can make the finals of T20 WC it'll be a complete performance in all formats and the current team will be touted as the best ever black caps side.

Kane is an amazing leader and also kudos to the selectors and management although some of us reckon they're a bit slack at times not making the tough decisions.

 

[nzfan]

It'd be nice to add two best impossible results while we're at it. Win vs India in India and Aussies in Australia. Two of the toughest tours and when they have the bowling attack like they do now beating them in their own back yard should be at the top of the wish list.

 

[aussie tragic]

It'd be nice to add two best impossible results while we're at it. Win vs India in India and Aussies in Australia. Two of the toughest tours and when they have the bowling attack like they do now beating them in their own back yard should be at the top of the wish list.

You might want to start with a win vs Aussies in NZ first. Been a long time.

 

[Howsie]

tbf since that win in Hobart Australia have only won two test matches in New Zealand.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

How does NZ overtake Aus as #1 when they've only won 1 Test vs Aus in last 25 years

(NZ 1-21 Aus in last 25 years)

Winning in the UAE was key and Australia losing to India at home. When did Australia last win an away series? Even the Poms won in Sri Lanka and South Africa which was pretty impressive.

 

[nzfan]

You might want to start with a win vs Aussies in NZ first. Been a long time.

I think we stand a chance with the ball right now at home but not so sure if our batting can withstand the Aussie bowling. It'll be a close encounter. Still not sure if we're equipped well enough to win in Aussie yet. Same personnel like we had last time barring one player so not yet hopefull. Wishful yes..

 

[Fuller Pilch]

It'd be nice to add two best impossible results while we're at it. Win vs India in India and Aussies in Australia. Two of the toughest tours and when they have the bowling attack like they do now beating them in their own back yard should be at the top of the wish list.

Plus South Africa in South Africa

 

[TheJediBrah]

tbf since that win in Hobart Australia have only won two test matches in New Zealand.

Because they've only toured there once?