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

[CartyDurham]

Tucked away niftily by O’Rourke

 

[BazBall21]

Think he intended on 2

 

[mackembhoy]

I see England are going to the dull policy of not trying to hit the stumps nor lbws

This usually gets the opposition team runs and quickly

no slips either but a man deep at third

Turned on late today. Glad Carse just said **** the short plan plan and went for the kill.

Superb performance by him. The CLS pitch and English conditions has clearly held him back for years!

 

[CartyDurham]

Turned on late today. Glad Carse just said **** the short plan plan and went for the kill.

Superb performance by him. The CLS pitch and English conditions has clearly held him back for years!

His lbws were classic CLS keeping a touch low

they were playing that short ball at the tail tactic again though

stokes pulled up injured in mid over but he is still fielding so not sure what’s the injury is yet

 

[mackembhoy]

Daily reminder:

Brydon Carse is Actually Good.

Doesn't quite have the same ring to it mind.

 

[Dick Rockett]

If we'd valued our wickets and held our catches I can envision an alternate universe where the scores are flipped.

But we didn't do those things. We've been godawful.

Post match I'd like to hear some regret from the NZers, perhaps even some shame and embarassment. Definitely a steely determination to turn it around in Wellington.

But lol, no.

 

[ashley bach]

5th ball of the over and big Will on drives for what looks like the easiest of twos and they take a single?
Bad as he is looks like a guy who can at least fight and not just give it away.

 

[Dick Rockett]

Not sure why commentators persist in using variations on 'innovative' to describe lap/scoop shots. They aren't exactly a new thing.

 

[CartyDurham]

Seen worse number 11s than this lad

 

[mackembhoy]

why did selectors take a leap of faith on Carse. His stats and recent play doesn't suggest this level of quality. Nevertheless, a great call and looks solid.

Because we wanted a Plunkett replacement in white ball and bowlers that might be effective abroad.

Having Stokes as a pal and sporadic county team mate helps too.

His bowling was shite early season but I think he had the betting thing hanging over him and definitely affected him. His unbeaten century at Somerset was sensational, defs a bloke with the weight of his back.

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Should've been banned for life

 

[Johan]

Atkinson out here bowling 75mph

 

[CartyDurham]

Should've been banned for life

Steve Smith ?

bash on

 

[RossTaylorsBox]

Yeah that guy too

 

[smellcricketintheair]

Not sure why commentators persist in using variations on 'innovative' to describe lap/scoop shots. They aren't exactly a new thing.

Probably not yet penetrated deep enough into test cricket lexicon.

 

[straw man]

Surely there was 2 there to take O'Rourke to a career high score?

 

[ashley bach]

4 hours down the track and big Will may end up with the best 9* of all time pushing Rob Quiney off his perch.

 

[CartyDurham]

I think Bashir has played more in test match cricket than in the county championship

right enoughs enough. Get O’Rourke out this over

 

[_Ed_]

4 hours down the track and big Will may end up with the best 9* of all time pushing Rob Quiney off his perch.

He's already had what has to be the best 1-138 in test history in this game.

Hope a bit more luck goes his way in Wellington.

 

[Johan]

give Carse the ****ing ball