*Official* 2022 New Zealand Tour of England, Ireland, Scotland & Netherlands

[nzfan]

Man that sucks... Blundell deserved that hundred. What a same... Would have been awesome to see his name in the honors board at Lords. Great bloke, top knock but **** outcome

 

[Moss]

Would have sent out Boult ahead of Ajaz, hope the big shots come off and get some troll runs

 

[Lillian Thomson]

It's not often a batsman reviews and is halfway back to the pavilion before the review takes place.

Too many to chase, but makes it seem interesting until we actually put the pads on.

 

[nzfan]

It's the hope that gets you as an England supporter. Even if we take the last three wickets in a hurry, Southee and Boult are going to move the ball miles in these conditions.

To be honest 250+ target offers an enticing test match. Although the recent history says England won't be chasing that, momentum is a strange thing in sport. If we can somehow frustrate England with the tail the momentum may shift again

Can't complain really, loving the rest match so far.

 

[Moss]

It's not often a batsman reviews and is halfway back to the pavilion before the review takes place.

Too many to chase, but makes it seem interesting until we actually put the pads on.

Wouldn’t say too many to chase, get past the new ball and you’re in with a fair shout.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Shot!

 

[Flem274*]

Southee troll underway

And may end next ball but you know

 

[nzfan]

Would have sent out Boult ahead of Ajaz, hope the big shots come off and get some troll runs

Jazzy can bat these days. He's been working on his batting seriously now. You can see he gets behind the ball quite nicely of late and doesn't try to slog.

I think he may not get an over to bowl in this test match after like waiting out 6 months in the wilderness post 10 wicket in an inning. Who would have thought.

 

[Meridio]

Two boundaries in the over - take the single now Tim.

 

[jcas0167]

Damn, would have been amazing for both of them to get on the honours board. Gutted. Blundell out for 96 again although this will probably hurt more than last time.

Meanwhile this lead is getting very handy.

 

[straw man]

Jazzy can bat these days. He's been working on his batting seriously now. You can see he gets behind the ball quite nicely of late and doesn't try to slog.

Yeah he's improved from a genuine 11 to an adequate 10 who will get behind the ball - it does help.

 

[nzfan]

Two boundaries in the over - take the single now Tim.

I'd rather he saves his legs for bowling. Southee and single in the same sentence... Never

 

[wpdavid]

To be honest 250+ target offers an enticing test match. Although the recent history says England won't be chasing that, momentum is a strange thing in sport. If we can somehow frustrate England with the tail the momentum may shift again

Can't complain really, loving the rest match so far.

I forget where it was, but someone wrote the other day about how Alex Ferguson's team talk whenever Man Utd faced Tottenham Hotspur amounted to 'It's Tottenham boys'. The subsequent point being that nowadays opposing test captains simply point out 'It's England ' before preceding to roll us over.

 

[nzfan]

Ajaz blocked that 138k from Anderson on the front foot like a pro...

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

Southee bats like a tailender who bats like a middle-order batsman

 

[wpdavid]

One slip is ridiculous when bowling at these guys with a new ball. As is repeatedly bowling bouncers.

 

[straw man]

Parkinson debut test wicket coming right up

 

[nzfan]

I forget where it was, but someone wrote the other day about how Alex Ferguson's team talk whenever Man Utd faced Tottenham Hotspur amounted to 'It's Tottenham boys'. The subsequent point being that nowadays opposing test captains simply point out 'It's England ' before preceding to roll us over.

Still think the middle order of root, Bairstow and Stokes will make any team nervous if the target is under 300 no matter what the bowling unit of the opponent is. 275 runs can come from those three alone if it's their day. You never know.

 

[wpdavid]

Parkinson bowling the 10th over with the new ball. Potts must be pleased, unless he's coming on at the other end.

 

[Meridio]

Ooh, maiden wicket for Parkinson coming up I fancy