*Official* New Zealand tour of India 2024

[centurymaker]

Gill is a sitting duck against SLA.

Keep him on strike against Ajaz and he WILL get out soon. No need to give him any singles against him.

 

[King Kane]

Ajaz bowling well without luck.

 

[Chin Music]

He's been atrocious ever since the T20 WC. He's looked old and slow, reacting late to any movement. He is in his final 3-9 months as a test cricketer, as he's going to be ruthlessly found out in Australia as well as England if he makes it that far.

I'd be truly shocked if he made it as far as England. I would have thought him (and Kohli) are gone after the Australia series.

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

Southee for sub keeper

 

[thierry henry]

Blundell is gonna be TKOd before he catches one

 

[Chubb]

Blundell is in his own private hell right now.

I’ve kept in 37c heat I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.

 

[anonymouskefe]

catch it please

 

[trundler]

I've never seen a keeper be so inept at his job that his ineptness puts his physical safety at risk. That's also a drop.

 

[ashley bach]

Blundell looking totally baked. His innings obviously exhausted him.

 

[honestbharani]

Only just turned on and I'm seeing more drinks breaks than cricket. How hot is it and why is Santner the Destroyer not playing?

Edit: They've just stuck 36c feels like 40c on the screen. Ouch!!

Welcome to Winter in India.

 

[King Kane]

Blundell needs to start keeping with his gloves rather than his head.

 

[Chubb]

I've never seen a keeper be so inept at his job that his ineptness puts his physical safety at risk. That's also a drop.

To be fair a lot of keepers would be in trouble in these conditions, particularly if they’re from England or NZ.

 

[Moss]

Tough gig alright keeping in these conditions (and batting too when you’re game isn’t exactly tailor made for it), but it’s becoming a desperate tour for Blundell. At the very least his contribution behind the stumps is important to NZ’s chances this test.

 

[anonymouskefe]

would be good if it balloons up after hitting his head

 

[King Kane]

We need to sub Smithy on, he would at least stop the byes and the wides.

 

[centurymaker]

Even 100/1 could easily become 160/6.

Gill is an idiot. Needs to attack before a ball gets him.

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

would be good if it balloons up after hitting his head

Sorry to be that guy, but I think the rules say it can't be out if it touches the fielder/keeper's helmet. Nice idea though

 

[hendrix]

This series has been so weird because despite the bowlers regularly taking wickets and winning periods, the batsmen have still been able to consistently rotate the strike and score runs.

 

[Spark]

Sorry to be that guy, but I think the rules say it can't be out if it touches the fielder/keeper's helmet. Nice idea though

I think that rule's been changed (at least if the helmet is being worn)

 

[centurymaker]

I'd be truly shocked if he made it as far as England. I would have thought him (and Kohli) are gone after the Australia series.

Kohli is a little younger and likes the bounce and so he might get a ton or so in one of the tests in Aus and secure his place for Eng.