Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I've been thinking about this... I think it certainly shows that's the spot he wants to push for, but it doesn't necessarily mean he'll get it.
I'd probably prefer him to push for Nicholls' spot instead at this point.
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*Official* New Zealand domestic season 2022/23
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I'd probably prefer him to push for Nicholls' spot instead at this point.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
I think G Phillips will be pushing for that spot too. Will be interesting to see if we go for 5 batters, Blundell, allrounder + 4 bowlers OR
6 batters, Blundell, 4 bowlers.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
It probably depends on how much they trust/rate Mitchell's bowling. He's a genuine allrounder at FC level despite not really looking much but there's been no real faith in him as a bowling option internationally by Kane/Latham even when he's kind of been picked as a batting allrounder.
straw man
Hall of Fame Member
Would have to mean Conway opening then? Same old discussion as last season. It probably is the best option.
If things had gone to plan Rachin would be ready for elevation to NZ opener about now, but they haven't.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I was thinking a 3-6 of Kane, Conway, Young/Nicholls and Mitchell.
I'd actually open with Cooper but given they didn't even take him on the A tour I don't think that's a realistic option. I can see them making Carter do it if they don't stick with Young, potentially career-ruining in the way it may have been with Young (and Vincent, Sinclair etc) as it would be.
Rachin opening would help with the fifth bowler issue - between him and Mitchell I think they'd have that covered - but I don't really think he's technically up to doing it right now, especially at home. Probably worth a crack anyway.
straw man
Hall of Fame Member
I can see them thinking about making Carter do it, but then just reconsidering and picking Young again. Unless Young puts up a(nother) horrendous run of scores opening to force the issue.
Cooper was quietly accumulating a good FC record up until the greener seamers of the last two seasons. Still would've played for NZ with that record any other time in the last two decades. Otherwise it's Rutherford and Raval. Or Rachin could just score two centuries before Xmas to tell the selectors he's ready
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Cooper was quietly accumulating a good FC record up until the greener seamers of the last two seasons. Still would've played for NZ with that record any other time in the last two decades. Otherwise it's Rutherford and Raval. Or Rachin could just score two centuries before Xmas to tell the selectors he's ready
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HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Lovely catch/anticipation by O'Donnell to dismiss Dale Phillips in the Otago/Auckland game.
EDIT: Hadn't seen Bahnz's post.
EDIT 2: Seifert misses a half-volley to be dismissed by McPeake. Ugh.
EDIT: Hadn't seen Bahnz's post.
EDIT 2: Seifert misses a half-volley to be dismissed by McPeake. Ugh.
Immenso
International Vice-Captain
I'm quite surprised at the negative comments Sneddon gets on here.
To my eye ( run-up, action, speed, bounce) he looks a perfectly fine domestic bowler.
I think the first negative comment on here , I noticed, was by an Australian poster on a warm up match v one of the Asian tourists. So, it's not some in-fighting Welly club cricket factionalism.
I'm not saying I have an opinion on his accuracy, or how much movement he can get. Just the mechanics.
To my eye ( run-up, action, speed, bounce) he looks a perfectly fine domestic bowler.
I think the first negative comment on here , I noticed, was by an Australian poster on a warm up match v one of the Asian tourists. So, it's not some in-fighting Welly club cricket factionalism.
I'm not saying I have an opinion on his accuracy, or how much movement he can get. Just the mechanics.
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
Tbf, I think that was a pretty good ball, curving away in the channel before jagging back off the deck. But yeah, waaaaay too tight for Colin to just leave.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Big collapses.at the CDG dismissal.
Thought Popli was on for the first century of the round, sigh.
Both ND and Otago have blown a great start of 150/3 and 150/2 respectively.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Katene Clarke at 8!?
ataraxia
International Coach
love that O'Donnell catch
(this is Kristian at 8)
Don't confuse KD Clarke and KDC Clarke!
(this is Kristian at 8)
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Oops. Makes sense. Thanks
Might be Kristian Clarke
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Pretty useful start from Duffy.