*Official* New Zealand tour of UAE and England 2023

[Molehill]

I’ve watched about 3 overs so far and I’ve yet to see an English batsman have a clue what’s going on, yet they’re rattling along at 6 RPO. I’m just going to assume this is a microcosm of the series.

Yep, Stokes didn't have a clue for all of his 180.

This wicket seems to have a little more life in it than The Oval. Henry causing more trouble in 4 overs than was seen for about 50 2 days ago.

 

[thierry henry]

If Root gets runs after this rancid start (he will) there is no justice in this life (there isn’t)

 

[thierry henry]

Yep, Stokes didn't have a clue for all of his 180.

I had been wondering, thanks for confirming. Also reiterates the cricinfo commentary.

 

[thierry henry]

ffs Lister. My kid brother played with him at Waitak and said he was ****, why is he bowling on TV.

 

[Neil Young]

If Nathan Astle and Craig McMillan had a baby together, it would look something like Ben Lister.

 

[Neil Young]

How long does a dislocated finger keep you out for?

 

[thierry henry]

If Nathan Astle and Craig McMillan had a baby together, it would look something like Ben Lister.

I don’t really understand this, but I also don’t understand why Lister has that haircut and facial hair in 2023. Either he’s aggressively divorced from society, or he’s going for a supersonic level of Gen Zish irony.

 

[thierry henry]

Root’s innings is getting worse by the ball, he is definitely making 100

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

If Root gets runs after this rancid start (he will) there is no justice in this life (there isn’t)

We really need Root back in form, so this would be ideal.

 

[mackembhoy]

This is the worst I've seen him bat.

Hasn't had a clue all series.

 

[BeeGee]

ffs Lister. My kid brother played with him at Waitak and said he was ****, why is he bowling on TV.

I have no ****ing clue. He's not in the WC squad yet he's getting game time ahead of Henry and Boult.

 

[Neil Young]

I don’t really understand this, but I also don’t understand why Lister has that haircut and facial hair in 2023. Either he’s aggressively divorced from society, or he’s going for a supersonic level of Gen Zish irony.

I got it wrong. It's Astle and Jim Carrey.

Can't answer your hair fashion poser.

 

[thierry henry]

Allen jump into the ****ing sea

 

[Neil Young]

Enough time to go with two hands there.

 

[_Ed_]

That wasn't great.

 

[thierry henry]

I have no ****ing clue. He's not in the WC squad yet he's getting game time ahead of Henry and Boult.

He looks like the sort of guy you avoid eye contact with on the bus, he couldn’t play as a kid, and he sucks now. Fascinating story as to how he’s ended up in this position. Maybe someone Stead felt he could relate to?

 

[Neil Young]

Just the latest in the long list of Stead's uninspiring selections.

 

[thierry henry]

Having personally attacked a number of players perhaps I should retire back under my bridge

 

[kevinw]

This may come back to bite me but this has been a pretty soporific partnership so far.

 

[kevinw]

That delivery sums up the whole game so far. Crap shot, fielding and running.