Arachnodouche
International Captain
...and this lot while they're at it. Triple tax my ass.
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*Official* New Zealand in England 2021
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Moss
International Captain
Whats the likelihood that one or more of Southee/Jaimeson/Wagner are given a rest for the second test with the idea of keeping them fresh for the final? Would getting another game to acclimatise to the dukes and sort out the conditions be more beneficial? Bit of a step down obviously if Henry has to come in for any of them (England I imagine would be pretty happy), though his county success may count for something.
Perfect opportunity IMO to debut Rachin as a spinning allrounder (who will likely do no worse than Santner) to give him his first taste of international cricket. Or Ajaz if they think they want a proper spinner in the mix for Southampton.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Santner might benefit from a game off with his cut finger, anyway … which they said happened in the warm up game, so obviously needs a bit of time to heal. Not sure if that was why he was bowling such absolute crap in the second innings, but it couldn’t have helped.
TheJediBrah
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Turning into a wasteman. Sad.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Didn't think about resting. Tbh give Southee a rest, he clearly knows the conditions and tours England well. Jamieson could get used to the conditions and Wags seemed on the comeback trail in the 2nd innings and we know he just loves to play.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Yep I’d be tempted to have a straight swap of Boult for Southee. And would be happy to see Ajaz get a game ahead of Santner.
nzfan
International Vice-Captain
Obviously Stead and Kane will persist with Santner, CDG and Henry. We've tried Santner and Henry more than enough. Unfortunately they haven't delivered even in favourable conditions for their skills.
If the pitch is green then
Latham
Conway
Kane
Taylor
Nicholls
Blundell
Darryl Mitchell
Doug
Wagner
Duffy
Boult
If the pitch is brown, there's been sun and looks like it's going to offer any turn then (Ideal to play Ajaz but Kane won't bowl him. It'll be a waste of resource with Ajaz not able to contribute with the bat)
Latham
Conway
Kane
Taylor
Nicholls
Ravindra
Blundell
Doug
Wagner
Duffy
Boult
Jamieson, Southee and BJ rested.
If the pitch is green then
Latham
Conway
Kane
Taylor
Nicholls
Blundell
Darryl Mitchell
Doug
Wagner
Duffy
Boult
If the pitch is brown, there's been sun and looks like it's going to offer any turn then (Ideal to play Ajaz but Kane won't bowl him. It'll be a waste of resource with Ajaz not able to contribute with the bat)
Latham
Conway
Kane
Taylor
Nicholls
Ravindra
Blundell
Doug
Wagner
Duffy
Boult
Jamieson, Southee and BJ rested.
RossTaylorsBox
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If it's flat and yella, you've got Santner there fella
If it's cracked and brown you're in Ajaz town
If it's cracked and brown you're in Ajaz town
Moss
International Captain
In that case I hope the cracks are moreish
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
And, of course, in Australia, the whole thing's flip-flopped
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Leaving out Watling is a bootable offence
thundaboult
International Debutant
maybe two of southee wags or KJ could be rested
henry/duffy and ofc boult would come in
henry/duffy and ofc boult would come in
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Bahnz
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If KJ gets rested you know Doug will get the callup to give the lower order a bit more starch.
I want NZ to win this series - they'll get the 'lineal' Test championship if they do (England won it off SL, who won it off SA, who won it off Aus, who won it off SA, who won it off England, who won it off Aus, who won it off SA, who won it off Aus who won it off WI) - and we haven't won since England in '99 and will probably never get a better opportunity to do so. So on the basis that Taylor won't be dropped, the only change I'd make would be Boult for Santner.
I want NZ to win this series - they'll get the 'lineal' Test championship if they do (England won it off SL, who won it off SA, who won it off Aus, who won it off SA, who won it off England, who won it off Aus, who won it off SA, who won it off Aus who won it off WI) - and we haven't won since England in '99 and will probably never get a better opportunity to do so. So on the basis that Taylor won't be dropped, the only change I'd make would be Boult for Santner.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Rest Southee and Wags if you were to do that. Jamiesons first overseas tour, he should get as much exposure as possible IMO.
nzfan
International Vice-Captain
Not leaving him out, resting him... it's bloody hard work to keep in 3 test matches in a space of 20 days.
nzfan
International Vice-Captain
You guys underestimate the kind of work that goes into fast bowling and wicket keeping. At the end of a test match the legs will be like concrete. Fast bowling is all about energy and if you're tired its nigh hard to perform. If we want them to perform at their best then rest is going to be required. If we lose toss and England bats these guys are in already bowling loads of overs. Looks like the Edgbaston is going to be flat as. Just because we rest BJ and couple of fast bowlers doesn't mean we can't win. We have 20 men squad for a reason.
TheJediBrah
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Imagine announcing retirement from your illustrious career and then being rested from one of the 2 Test matches you have left