***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

[OverratedSanity]

meh he just randomly started slogging everything. If I ever start enjoying that then cricket’s no longer for me.

As long as you applaud his hundred, its all good

 

[thierry henry]

In what world is coming down the wicket to spinners improper cricket? Do you guys look at Laxman dancing down the pitch and hitting Warne out of the rough against the turn and say "what a hack, should've padded it away".

Another excellent cut shot. They've all gone where he's intended them to go too. Took advantage of the field but not like he's been top-edging them all.

Attacking or proactive batting is anathema to all that is good about cricket.

 

[nzfan]

He skewed a couple of his boundaries, wildly slogged at a couple which dropped in the gaps. I dont think he's looked like a hack but I'd struggle to call him convincing.

Looking better with time though undoubtedly.

Wait for Twitter to go crazy about him, he'll be taken to South Africa and in no time he'll be no more a test batsman.

I've seen him bat in white ball cricket in NZ. He's looked really good. Just not convinced about this knock but admire his courage though. Takes some ticker.

 

[Gnske]

As long as you applaud his hundred, its all good

Double it and it'd be hard to find a poster here who could stand it.

 

[trundler]

Now that's a dodgy boundary but it's Jadeja so you guys will suck him off anyway

 

[Athlai]

Hmm. Maybe one too many attacking fielders in front of the bat?

 

[Gnske]

Now that's a dodgy boundary but it's Jadeja so you guys will suck him off anyway

What's wrong with sucking Jadeja off? Bit homophobic today.

 

[OverratedSanity]

Now that's a dodgy boundary but it's Jadeja so you guys will suck him off anyway

Well yes. Jadeja is one of the greatest all rounders in cricket history.

 

[nzfan]

And we're used to seeing Kane barely celebrate a double. Iyer went around celebrating 50 like he's broken Lara's test record :-)

We're not used to these things and get judgemental.

 

[Athlai]

What's wrong with sucking Jadeja off? Bit homophobic today.

Wow, social distancing much?

 

[Gnske]

Wow, social distancing much?

You couldn't be more distanced from a human being when you're on your knees and at their knees.

 

[thierry henry]

Now that's a dodgy boundary but it's Jadeja so you guys will suck him off anyway

Jadeja’s entire career is pure arse, we’re just sucking off the relentless effectiveness

 

[Moss]

Agree with the comms at the moment, too many easily singles for Jadeja down the ground.

Kane bowling Ajaz over the wicket, hmm.

 

[Athlai]

This is where we really feel the lack of Wagner who would be doing whatever he could to make the batsman uncomfortable for a prolonged period.

 

[Shri]

Shreyas has been mediocre. Initial wild slogs were debut nerves. But missing a straight one that turned out to be umpires call is more concerning in a pitch that is barely turning. Cashing in after tea has been legit cricket shots tho. Also I would like to have rude words with whoever compared him to Sehwag. His outrageous innings were on actual Turner's vs spinners.

 

[OverratedSanity]

If they cut off the singles, jaddu will just hit him back over his head

 

[OverratedSanity]

Trundler comparing this iyer innings to VVS playing Warne is making me legitimately depressed.

 

[thierry henry]

Ajaz appears to be in the 5’6” and a bit range which makes him the shortest Black Cap for a while…but he’s got like 4” on the umpire

 

[Athlai]

Sehwag? Sounds vaguely familiar. Was he some kind of competitive downhill skiier?

 

[Test fan]

Any chance for NZ to win this test is bundled out india less than 280 otherwise India will win it easily.