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  1. Binkley

    ***Official*** Bangladesh in NZ 2021-22

    Bangladesh win the toss and choose to bowl. Probably the right choice, as the pitch does look green - but it also looks a hot, sunny day at Bay Oval. I reckon any movement won’t last too long. Ravindra wins the battle of the all-rounders.
  2. Binkley

    *Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

    Yep. That worries me too.
  3. Binkley

    ***Official*** Bangladesh in NZ 2021-22

    There seem to be a few new names in this Bangladesh team. Can someone in the know give us a breakdown of who they are and what they bring to the team? And count me as someone who thinks the Bangladesh team might throw a few surprises at a poorly prepared New Zealand side.
  4. Binkley

    *Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

    Ian Anderson on Stuff reckons the next cabs off the rank are Joe Carter, Leo Carter and Robbie O’Donnell. Which seems an odd assortment of players. O’Donnell did at least have that terrific run of scores at the end of last season (after an unbelievably dire run), but he has barely picked up a...
  5. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    That was brutal by Bruce. The replay of the last ball showed that Nuttall didn’t even watch where the ball went after he bowled it, he just looked down at the ground. Made me feel quite sorry for the guy.
  6. Binkley

    *Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

    I wonder if Dane Cleaver is in the selectors’ thoughts? I am watching him demolish Canterbury in T20 right now, and he is having a great season. He is not young (he turns 30 tomorrow in fact), but his record is solid and he is playing some brilliant innings. If we do end up with two squads at...
  7. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    I really like Field as a player. He looks like a player who knows his strengths and plays to them.
  8. Binkley

    Ross Taylor to retire at end of 21-22 summer

    Here is the great man himself: “The Australian series is really close and with quarantine and coming back, it’s probably going to be one side that goes to Australia and the test side will stay behind,” Taylor said. “That’s what made the decision a lot easier. It would have been nice to play...
  9. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    I think Fisher bowled exceptionally well today. I know he had a rep for being an out and out quick when he was a bit younger, but he looked whippy and controlled rather than just going for speed.
  10. Binkley

    Ross Taylor to retire at end of 21-22 summer

    Given Kane is out for the Bangladesh series, but returns for South Africa, that rings true. But, man, what a legend Ross is. Such a magnificent player for such a long period of time.
  11. Binkley

    *Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

    Chowdhury is a complete mystery to me. I can’t seem to find a record of the guy. Good performance so far in the warm-up by Bangladesh. I hope the test side doesn’t take them for granted.
  12. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    Typical Macewell move if you ask me. Drops himself down the order when the bowlers look dangerous. Kinda like how he only bowls when there are new batsmen at the crease. I would hate to play in a side he captains.
  13. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    Yep. Kids TV now reigns in our household in the early evening. And dinner and bedtime take up a significant chunk of the rest.
  14. Binkley

    Michael Holding vs Joel Garner

    Ian Smith made a comparison between Jamieson and Garner fairly recently, based mostly on their height. But he also expressed the view that Garner bowled at around the same pace as Jamieson and wasn’t as quick as the rest of the Windies bowlers of that era. And, if I recall correctly, Smith would...
  15. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand Domestic Season 2021/22***

    Yeah. As an ND fan, that was a shocking finish by Informed Consent after the rest of the team dragged them back into a winning position.
  16. Binkley

    1st Test at Brisbane, 8th-12th of December 2021

    I suspect with Crowe, and possibly Warne as well (although his Tweeting makes it seem less likely) that his approach to commentating in the early days was driven by the instructions of the broadcaster. Sports broadcasters seem to have a very warped perception that punters want to listen to...
  17. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

    I’m going to be a heretic and say I don’t mind the Somerville selection. He didn’t do well in the first test, but he is a class bowler and I am sure the rust is shaking out. I am also kinda glad we don’t have Wagner’s giant boots smashing into the rough outside off-stump in his follow through...
  18. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

    A middle order of Mitchell, Taylor and Nicholls doesn’t inspire me with much confidence.
  19. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

    Even if he plays today, I reckon Kane’s elbow is threatening to become something like Martin Crowe’s knees. Those knees blighted Crowe’s career once he hit 30, reduced his batting output to that of a mere mortal, and ended his playing days at age 33. If there is a surgical fix available, I hope...
  20. Binkley

    ***Official New Zealand in India Nov-Dec 2021 Thread***

    Not last night I didn’t. My 6 year-old daughter woke up and needed me to help her to the toilet at around 2.30am. She then woke up ready to start the day at 5.45am. I may have had a wee doze in between. I feel shattered. But also have the warm glow of a good game of cricket to help me survive...
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