England in New Zealand 28 Nov-18 Dec 2024 - 3 Tests

[Blakey]

Playing his natural game to the very end, he's at least consistent.

I just want to be a child again and believe in fairytales. Why can't Southee be my Prince?

 

[Johan]

Wait Wait Wait, so you've a set batsmen on the other end batting with a #11 and you give the ball to Chris Woakes...

 

[ataraxia]

Good running from O'Rourke.

 

[Red_Ink_Squid]

Wait Wait Wait, so you've a set batsmen on the other end batting with a #11 and you give the ball to Chris Woakes...

I know, kinda unfair on NZ

 

[Dick Rockett]

At least Southee batted lower than Henry for once.

 

[BazBall21]

you really should be the captain

Thanks x

 

[Blakey]

At least Southee batted lower than Henry for once.

Now if only same Phillips and Blundell swapped.

 

[Dick Rockett]

Now if only same Phillips and Blundell swapped.

If the NZ brains trust wasn't so conservative I'd say Blundell was skating on very thin ice right now.

 

[Dick Rockett]

Wild to think there was a time when it was common for batsmen to not wear helmets.

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

Bowler and batsman both born in SA. We end up everywhere like a virus

 

[BazBall21]

Some uneven bounce. New ball is gonna be a rough start for England.

 

[Johan]

I know, kinda unfair on NZ

Maybe if it was a Duke

 

[Johan]

Bring Gus

 

[KungFu_Kallis]

9 wickets down and a proficient all format player seeking quick runs - the only time the reverse scoop (or any scoop) vs a fast bowler makes sense. And I still don't like it aesthetically.

 

[Neil Young]

If the NZ brains trust wasn't so conservative I'd say Blundell was skating on very thin ice right now.

Even if there was someone ready to take his place, I wouldn't bank on him being dropped. As it stands, there is absolutely no chance. Easier to be dropped as an AB.

 

[Johan]

can't take wickets, can't bowl maidens, can't make sure the #11 gets the strike.

 

[ataraxia]

Haha Pope so so slow there

 

[kevinw]

Does O'Rourke have the best defensive technique out there, because no-one's bowling at his stumps?

 

[CartyDurham]

Think the kiwis have played really well to get up to the current total

England will have to bat really well to get up to or even get a lead

 

[King Kane]

Great dive from Phillips, I thought he was gone there.