By the time Bracewell became coach in 2003, Oram and Cairns were established as the test allrounders. Although it is incredible Adams didn't play more given his success on debut. Just looking at the Windies tour in 2002 which followed that England series and he didn't even make the squad.He really didn't get on with Bracewell at all. Would never have played while he was in charge, and I imagine the salary he earns from Notts is as good as anything the NZC could've offered.
The first 20 minutes was good & then Coney joined and it was absolutely superb.For those of you who are podcasters, the TMS interview of Ewen Chatfield by Aggers is gold, very entertaining.
I honestly didn't think their was anything wrong with the shot. Short and he's tried to hook it, unfortunately he got a top edge and was caught a fine leg. If that's how you deal with the short ball then so be it. The way the RadioSport commentators were banging on as I was driving home I assumed he was out backing away trying to clear long on or something.**** mate, all I'm saying is he should not be batting at 8 when you've got Bruce Martin below him and in the situation in the first innings he could arguably have been below Wagner too. If you think that was a sensible shot from him then you need an optometrist to look at your one eye.
Golden (green) days. How much would Southee be averaging with the ball now if the BCCI hadn't of bitched about the pitches on the 2002/03 tour?
Chris Harris should have been nowhere near number four in test cricket at that stage after barely averaging just 20. Even if he was a gun at first-class level with the bat, It just looks strange having him bat ahead of Astle, and McMillan who were averaging around 40 back then.By the time Bracewell became coach in 2003, Oram and Cairns were established as the test allrounders. Although it is incredible Adams didn't play more given his success on debut. Just looking at the Windies tour in 2002 which followed that England series and he didn't even make the squad.
Might give it a listen then.The first 20 minutes was good & then Coney joined and it was absolutely superb.
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He'd been in 4 balls, had the responsibility at #8 to help guide us towards avoiding the follow on. He shouldn't have been thinking about playing the attacking hook, but ducking under the ball and letting it go through to the keeper. Exactly what Bruce Martin is capable of doing.I honestly didn't think their was anything wrong with the shot. Short and he's tried to hook it, unfortunately he got a top edge and was caught a fine leg. If that's how you deal with the short ball then so be it. The way the RadioSport commentators were banging on as I was driving home I assumed he was out backing away trying to clear long on or something.
Thanks, a great listen. Should get Chats on our commentary team!The first 20 minutes was good & then Coney joined and it was absolutely superb.
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...that was fantastic. Gonna go hire me a Corporate Cab sometime this month: hope I get Chats!The first 20 minutes was good & then Coney joined and it was absolutely superb.
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2_072_05 - YouTubeI honestly didn't think their was anything wrong with the shot. Short and he's tried to hook it, unfortunately he got a top edge and was caught a fine leg. If that's how you deal with the short ball then so be it. The way the RadioSport commentators were banging on as I was driving home I assumed he was out backing away trying to clear long on or something.
Chats and Coney are godamned legends. They don't make 'em like that anymore.The first 20 minutes was good & then Coney joined and it was absolutely superb.
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Judgying by that webcan, looks like the whole day might be called off.Looking very wet at 9am this morning.
Courtenay Place, Wellington NZ - Web Cam on New Zealand Tourism Guide