KiWiNiNjA
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***Official*** England in New Zealand series 2013
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Flem274*
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You guys have a lot of confidence in Peter Fulton or whichever guy we pick then.
Guptill is dire at batting in tests, but he's possibly the best fielder in the world. If we're going to have **** openers we might as well have **** openers who can catch (or bowl - Cribb to demand Tastle).
Guptill is dire at batting in tests, but he's possibly the best fielder in the world. If we're going to have **** openers we might as well have **** openers who can catch (or bowl - Cribb to demand Tastle).
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NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Didn't he get injured? And he's not long back? He should be talked about, though. Should make tour to England for the L/O stuff.
flibbertyjibber
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I'd written him off for the series to be honest. Be surprised if he plays a part.
wellAlbidarned
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Yeah what SM said. Needs to up his game with the willow for that to be a fair return.
Flem274*
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I know Guptill/Fulton was first choice for SA, but I think Flynn's recent hundreds opening the batting will at least make them rethink it if it wasn't what they already wanted. They know Flynn is a better batsman in general than Fulton and I think the selectors, knowing Taylor was coming back and would command a middle order spot, decided Flynn is the guy who needs to make way but they don't want to drop him for a lesser batsman so they told him to have a go at opening for ND.
Flem274*
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aws Guptill c'd out of the series for thumb surgery. (???) What thumb injury?
England in New Zealand 2012-13 : Thumb surgery puts Martin Guptill out of series | Cricket News | New Zealand v England | ESPN Cricinfo
Fulton/Flynn to open in the tests then, or if you want to be cynical about it, Williamson and Flynn/Fulton.
England in New Zealand 2012-13 : Thumb surgery puts Martin Guptill out of series | Cricket News | New Zealand v England | ESPN Cricinfo
Fulton/Flynn to open in the tests then, or if you want to be cynical about it, Williamson and Flynn/Fulton.
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Mike5181
International Captain
He doesn't need to, that's just what we as fans want. In reality averaging 17 with the bat, bowling 10 overs for 45, and being gun in the field is more than enough for him to keep his spot from non-existent replacements. He's had this record for 2/3 years now, and nothing has changed. I wouldn't be against trialing Williamson as the main spinner for a couple of games as I said before, but realistically, that's probably not going to happen.
wellAlbidarned
International Coach
Wait, you're saying my opinion in some corner of the internet actually means nothing?
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Bahnz
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I reckon if Ronchi makes a good score against England in the warm up match, McCullum will most likely continue to open. I struggle to see the selectors playing two rookie openers at the same time. Still, we'll just have to wait and see. Wouldn't be that shocked to see Kane bumped up to open either. Let's be honest, given Guptill's form he's basically been opening since New Zealand's tour of India anyway.
While I wouldn't pick him, I do feel sorry for Aaron Redmond. Top run scorer in the PS, smashed a big hundred today, and there's not even the faintest whisper of him being a prospect for a callup.
While I wouldn't pick him, I do feel sorry for Aaron Redmond. Top run scorer in the PS, smashed a big hundred today, and there's not even the faintest whisper of him being a prospect for a callup.
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Yeah, looking forward to it. I haven't been to an ODI in ages either - possibly since the last time England toured in '08, actually.
Prince EWS
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I wish.
Prince EWS
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And failed consistently.
Flem274*
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Don't we lose whenever you go to a game?
Prince EWS
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Williamson has been so bad in Tests lately that he's in danger of CPL ranking him below Munro. Better get some runs this upcoming series.
hendrix
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yeah, the century in SL notwithstanding, I'd much rather he bat 5 than 3, but I think we've had that conversation a gazillion times.
