*Official* 2022 New Zealand Tour of England, Ireland, Scotland & Netherlands

[Fuller Pilch]

Who is the odd one out from Stokes, McCullum, Williamson, and Stead?
















































Williamson. The only North Islander with 3 South Islanders.

 

[nzfan]

Super excited... Wow test cricket.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

We are batting. Need 400+

 

[Meridio]

Eek

 

[nzfan]

Despite all the negativity from fellow Kiwis (except for nzfan who is super positive), I reckon we will go pretty well. England have only three players who average over 30 (the nos 4-6), while despite missing Nicholls we will have all of our top 7 who've achieved that and a much stronger tail.

Doesn't cost a dime to be a good cheer. To be fair this bunch deserves it. Yes I'm not sold on some of the management decisions but any personnel they'll put out will be reasonable that I'm sure of.

 

[Meridio]

But yay cricket! This is what I need when I'm stuck at home with covid

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Interesting. No Wags or Matt Henry in bowling attack.

 

[Meridio]

Boult playing, interesting move. No Wagner. Ajaz in - I think this is the right decision, though I think Henry can feel hard done by.

 

[nzfan]

We are batting. Need 400+

Woo hoo... Go fellas. Could definitely give up the whole night if Kane and Devon can put a good show.

Kane is looking like a 19 year old with trimmed beard.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

6 quality test bowlers going for 4 spots. And a good quality allrounder in the 5th spot (good problem to have).

 

[Bahnz]

Feel for Henry, with Boult back I doubt he’ll play a game unless one of the front two goes down injured.

 

[Moss]

Big call to include Boult, but if he’s able to hit his straps will be an important part of this series. Good to see Ajaz in, hope the batting clicks well enough for him to become a factor later in the game.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Oh this is today

 

[jcas0167]

Enjoying Eoin Morgan in the comms and the prematch interviews with McCullum and Stokes. A bit gutted for Matt Henry that he misses out on a Lord's test given his recent test form although also happy Ajaz is back (his first test since the 10-fer?).

 

[nzfan]

All along knew Trent will do whatever he likes, shows Steady has zero control over the selection.

This is the second time Steady said Trent won't be available and Boulty makes his own decision with Kane backing it.

 

[Lillian Thomson]

I'm glad we're bowling so that we can't be 30-5 after the first hour of our new coach's tenure.

 

[Shady Slim]

perfect time for cricket this

noted beneficiary of racism zak crawley retains a spot and i'm hoping for a big game from tom blundell

 

[Bahnz]

I'm glad we're bowling so that we can't be 30-5 after the first hour of our new coach's tenure.

Don’t knock it, being 45 all out was the bloody birth cry of NZ cricket’s greatest era.

 

[thierry henry]

Strong cheekbones on Potts

 

[morgieb]

Briliant start from England.