Who would you pick? Nathan Smith is a jet but probably isn't a subcontinent-suited bowler. Duffy definitely isn't. Fisher is injured and can't stay on the field, and Sears hasn't started the season well
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*Official* New Zealand in Bangladesh 2023/24
- Thread starter G. S. Kohli
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Neil Young
State Vice-Captain
I'd actually pick any of them over Wagner. We've got to take the plunge at some point.
Howsie
International Captain
When has Wagner ever been a Subcontinent-suited bowler? Even in his prime he wasn’t that, the corpse of Wagner most definitely isn’t. Not that I would pick Fisher but you say he can’t stay on the field…. Neil Wagner over the course of the year, injured at the end of last summer, injured in the winter, and injured just this last month. Ben Sears hasn’t started the season well…. Have you looked at Wagner’s record to begin the summer
You’re giving me some Gary Stead vibes with that post Steve, looking for reasons to try and not pick younger players so you can fit in an old tired horse.
ataraxia
International Coach
They've left out Clarke and Fisher for games too. It's a
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Flem274*
123/5
I understand not wanting to send a young guy to the least pace friendly country in the world, which is why I'd be looking to those serviceable and experienced guys who are still in their prime like Doug Bracewell.
We should have debuted the young boys last summer at home against less fancied opposition but we've got two big series coming up so we'll be looking to the old firm of Southee, Jamieson, Henry I think.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Wagner was definitely injured, ND mentioned it on their instagram. But recovered now, hence he’s playing again.
But agree, even in his prime he was spectacularly ineffective in subcontinent conditions. On the expected slow low Bangladesh mud pools, he’ll offer absolutely nothing at this stage of his career.
(Probable 20fer coming now I’ve said that)
But agree, even in his prime he was spectacularly ineffective in subcontinent conditions. On the expected slow low Bangladesh mud pools, he’ll offer absolutely nothing at this stage of his career.
(Probable 20fer coming now I’ve said that)
Flem274*
123/5
I think he has some good performances there iirc and we've definitely missed him in Asia and the UAE when we dropped him. A pace bowler with a huge engine and a lot of variations is a big asset when you're trying to grind through the opposition over there. They won't necessarily get the 5fer like the spinner but they have a role.
That Wagner is done though I think.
Neil Young
State Vice-Captain
Yep. I'm a huge fan, but I wish he had walked away after England at the Basin. Would have been perfect.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I'm surprised they didn't pick Kuggs, so looking at it that way it could have been worse.
Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
Atleast his selection this time would be somewhat justified based on form, even if he's morally repugnant. Did well vs Aus-A and is actually taking runs in the PS this season.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Or as an injured hero after running/hobbling the bye against Sri Lanka.
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
It will be interesting to see if Wags can bowl ND to victory over Otago today.
ataraxia
International Coach
But of course he does
AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
Wagner picked up a five fer against us in bd in one of the matches IIRC. Long time ago though.
AndyZaltzHair
Hall of Fame Member
Bangladesh squad for the New Zealand Test series: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Naeem Hasan, Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Hasan Morad.
I think we made a mistake by going with only three pace bowlers for the entire series. Hasan Morad did well in NCL but I don’t think he adds any more value to the team as we already have left arm spin of Taijul and offies Miraz and Naeem in the squad. So this is the kind of thing for which I want this selection panel to be shown the door. Mushfik Hasan would have been much better choice and also we are playing in sylhet. The pitch has good carry and bounce and nothing like slow or turner. Hasan Mahmud is a good addition. He played in NCL immediately after coming from world cup and picked up few wickets. Think hes the key in sylhet if we are to be anywhere near competitive.
I think we made a mistake by going with only three pace bowlers for the entire series. Hasan Morad did well in NCL but I don’t think he adds any more value to the team as we already have left arm spin of Taijul and offies Miraz and Naeem in the squad. So this is the kind of thing for which I want this selection panel to be shown the door. Mushfik Hasan would have been much better choice and also we are playing in sylhet. The pitch has good carry and bounce and nothing like slow or turner. Hasan Mahmud is a good addition. He played in NCL immediately after coming from world cup and picked up few wickets. Think hes the key in sylhet if we are to be anywhere near competitive.
RossTaylorsBox
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Is Ebadot injured?