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**Official** England in New Zealand 28 Nov-18 Dec 2024 - 3 Tests
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Jezroy
State Captain
His stats over 75ish tests where he was good are very good. 325 wickets at 26.9.
But early on he was inconsistent (they used to do this amazing thing called “drop him”), and obviously the last 10 tests or so have been tough.
But that’s a large sample size in the middle.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
I will say that Pope's keeping has looked surprisingly decent this series. It's something that he probably could have made a fist of doing as a specialist if he focused more on it earlier in his career, but his I think his spin struggles would have made him unsuited to batting 6 or 7 in too many conditions (although Blundell has still played 40 Tests I guess).
King Kane
International Regular
Mitchell throwing away his wicket after getting another start, the story of this series, only Blundell has gone on to get a ton and that didn't matter much.
Any advantage we have had is just about gone now unless Blundell and Phillips can put together a good partnership.
Any advantage we have had is just about gone now unless Blundell and Phillips can put together a good partnership.
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Surprised they didn't let Southee bat 7 this game.
Jezroy
State Captain
Could have opened with him. Potentially more runs than Conway.
Plus Smith could have played too. Lucky.
Jezroy
State Captain
Because our hearts have been broken too many times.
ataraxia
International Coach
I hope you are happier now.
HeathDavisSpeed
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
When did the collective lobotomy take place? Discount for bulk buyers, I assume.
Meridio
International Regular
I mean this is the Southee benefit test match don't forget
Prince EWS
Global Moderator
Gross.
I do wonder sometimes if Phillips batting 7 behind a keeper averaging low 30s has made him less hungry for building an innings and making big scores, and he does get left with the tail too often as a result, but there's no excuse for that sort of dismissal at 5 down on Day 1.
I do wonder sometimes if Phillips batting 7 behind a keeper averaging low 30s has made him less hungry for building an innings and making big scores, and he does get left with the tail too often as a result, but there's no excuse for that sort of dismissal at 5 down on Day 1.