Chubb
International Regular
That is not the New Zealand way.Some terrible Gambhiring going on here from Kiwi supporters. Miles in front in the game ffs. Embrace it.
That is not the New Zealand way.Some terrible Gambhiring going on here from Kiwi supporters. Miles in front in the game ffs. Embrace it.
I was thinking earlier today, how ****ing dumb is that? Close match, you know you're going to be chasing a competitive total, why bowl a club standard bowler and gift NZ some easy runs before the second new ball. I know you wanna conserve the quicks, but **** bowl Marsh or Lyon or anyone.That Labuschagne over last night was great
Cummins probably did it to stop him asking again for another yearI was thinking earlier today, how ****ing dumb is that? Close match, you know you're going to be chasing a competitive total, why bowl a club standard bowler and gift NZ some easy runs before the second new ball. I know you wanna conserve the quicks, but **** bowl Marsh or Lyon or anyone.
I don't think Stead will adapt and Wells has had an ominous start where any team changes are forced ones only.Bang.
Mitchell McClenaghan was on SENZ questioning the young bowlers talent in the aftermath of the first test.
Sears and O'Rourke are still in development but hopefully this shows Stead and Wells you can be braver.
Especially younger bowlers who are all bowling at a decent clip. Heard Julian saying nz should produce wickets that require bowlers to hit the pitch hard and at pace not the wickets that someone bowling 120k’s are suited to (obviously conditions do a play a part in preparation). Henry and sears have been successful doing just that.I don't think Stead will adapt and Wells has had an ominous start where any team changes are forced ones only.
Depressing.
However, like you, I hope the success of O'Rourke and relative success of Sears shows them that talent under 32 does exist.
Julian is a bit behind tbh. NZ pitches haven't supported a small army of dobbers since the early 00s, almost to a fault at times (2008 - 2013). Same goes for domestic cricket, bar a little meme patch around the 2018 season (or whichever one it was Williams and Sheat were unstoppable).Especially younger bowlers who are all bowling at a decent clip. Heard Julian saying nz should produce wickets that require bowlers to hit the pitch hard and at pace not the wickets that someone bowling 120k’s are suited to (obviously conditions do a play a part in preparation). Henry and sears have been successful doing just that.
Smith played one of the greatest innings of his test career two games ago opening. No reason to **** the experiment off unless Smith doesn't want to do it anymore. I'm also not convinced opening is the issue, ngl. That home series vs pak at 4 is the worst I've seen Smith in a while, even when he made that 60 in the first test he was struggling to time anything, and now he's walking way too far across his stumps. He just needs some time away from the game to work his trigger movement out.Also I think I'm a bit heretical in that I think it is still worth Smith opening. IIRC you guys were saying Renshaw has next crack, and in a choice between Renshaw and Mitch Marsh I think I'm taking Marsh unless Renshaw has made big improvements.
The bowling is great and the junior bats are gun (Green, Head). Just need to get the most from Labu and stop losing early wickets. Smith and Labu probably your best bet for that. Still a strong chance to win tomorrow if you bring your A game too. We have two reliable quicks and Phillips. Gotta drive that weakness home. Force SP to put some overs into that foot.
Yeah he's falling into the classic trap of fiddling around and going looking for technique when out of nick, rather than just hitting the ball.Smith played one of the greatest innings of his test career two games ago opening. No reason to **** the experiment off unless Smith doesn't want to do it anymore. I'm also not convinced opening is the issue, ngl. That home series vs pak at 4 is the worst I've seen Smith in a while, even when he made that 60 in the first test he was struggling to time anything, and now he's walking way too far across his stumps. He just needs some time away from the game to work his trigger movement out.
Oh yeah lol not directed at you but..
Give them a break, this is the first time a real Australia team has visited NZ since that happened. Having said that, I agree that this would make a way better cut out mask.Oh yeah lol not directed at you but..
Our casual fan obsession with this incident is cringe. Getting Haze to sign some sandpaper was funny, but the Steve Smith cry masks are so dire. It's really uncomfortable tbh especially since a lot of those people would insist mental health and safe spaces for men to show vulnerable emotions are important.
Day 1 wasn't great, but as subsequent events have shown NZ weren't that far off a par first innings score. Henry and Southee really bailed us out though. No Australian in this match besides Marnus has so far managed to pass Henry's first innings 29.I would say NZ haven't played the perfect game (day 1..) and win or lose should draw confidence from it.
Disappointing that our fans aren't still sledging the Aussies for the underarm incident,.Oh yeah lol not directed at you but..
Our casual fan obsession with this incident is cringe. Getting Haze to sign some sandpaper was funny, but the Steve Smith cry masks are so dire. It's really uncomfortable tbh especially since a lot of those people would insist mental health and safe spaces for men to show vulnerable emotions are important.
Like, we're the team with the rapist and the fans mocking an opposition player for crying. It's so ****. Make fun of Smith for literally everything else, like his ability to look incredibly offended at the smallest of things.
Mocking another man for crying is just machismo crap.Oh yeah lol not directed at you but..
Our casual fan obsession with this incident is cringe. Getting Haze to sign some sandpaper was funny, but the Steve Smith cry masks are so dire. It's really uncomfortable tbh especially since a lot of those people would insist mental health and safe spaces for men to show vulnerable emotions are important.
Like, we're the team with the rapist and the fans mocking an opposition player for crying. It's so ****. Make fun of Smith for literally everything else, like his ability to look incredibly offended at the smallest of things.