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***Official*** England in New Zealand 2018
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The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Larsen saying Guptill has been batting in the middle order ... from what I can see he’s played one Plunket Shield this season, in November vs ND, and he batted three. Got 8 and 52* in the second innings chasing 72 to win.
Last season from memory he opened early in the season and then got injured. (Edit: two Plunket Shield game’s in 2016/17, November, both opening).
Does Larsen have a clue what he’s talking about?
Last season from memory he opened early in the season and then got injured. (Edit: two Plunket Shield game’s in 2016/17, November, both opening).
Does Larsen have a clue what he’s talking about?
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Immenso
International Vice-Captain
I think last season Guptill moved to middle order for Auckland after he got dropped from the test opening gig. I don't know how many games he played though.
But, it's a curse of the fringe or single form specialist blackcap when you have a badly structured domestic season. You don't play a variety of forms in domestic cricket. Or in Matt Henry's case you just don't ever play.
MagicPoopShovel
U19 12th Man
This is going to be a very interesting DN game given that nearly all the quicks from both sides are more or less swing bowlers. Can't see this going beyond 3 days.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
He was meant to, but ended up not doing so due to injury
Moss
International Captain
I guess Brownlie is out of the picture completely now? As I recall till a year ago he was the "standby batsman who can bat anywhere in the order" then in the South Africa series it was Broom who came in when Taylor did get injured.
The lack of younger batsmen (looking at you Will Young) coming through is sure having its effect.
The lack of younger batsmen (looking at you Will Young) coming through is sure having its effect.
Blain
U19 Captain
Meant for just Guptil. Astle's best format is red ball cricket IMO. It's been said the pink ball can play like the white, hence the comment around the selectors thinking Guptil is the best option.
In regards to Brownlie, he is averaging 28 this year in long form cricket. That + age means you can put a line through him, unless the selectors re-do a Broom situation.
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
Cricket: Ross Taylor touch and go for first test against England - NZ Herald
Not sounding good tbh. Even if Taylor plays, he won't be fully fit. And Guptill will fail as a replacement. This is a day-night test. The ball will be nipping around and swinging everywhere. It won't take Anderson long to get Hands of Stone back in the sheds for a couple of single figure efforts.
Not sounding good tbh. Even if Taylor plays, he won't be fully fit. And Guptill will fail as a replacement. This is a day-night test. The ball will be nipping around and swinging everywhere. It won't take Anderson long to get Hands of Stone back in the sheds for a couple of single figure efforts.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
He pretty much retired from First Class cricket a few weeks ago.
morgieb
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Oh, that explains a lot. Shame.
Howsie
International Captain
No he doesn’t. He’s a ****ing moron Pizza Boy
Zinzan
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Good news. Surprised they didn't leave it until the 11th hour to confirm.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Wait till they bring Guptill in for Nicholls.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Finish work at 7. Gonna try and catch a few overs.
Couldn't agree less, but I live in the time zone so I'd say that wouldn't I? Work until 3pm, home to the couch, stay there until 10, golf the next morning, repeat. Winning.