**Official** England in New Zealand

[Prince EWS]

I'm not very good at recalling who said what, sorry.

Either way, England really need to treat Bopara better.

The best thing they could do for him at the moment is leave him out completely. He looks to have something about him but he's simply not good enough at this stage of his career for international cricket in either format, IMO. I can see that changing, but not if they keep selecting him regardless, particularly at #7.

 

[Prince EWS]

Mustard: bats like Read, keeps like Prior. What a player.

 

[Natman20]

Good to see aggressive openers for New Zealand. How long they'll last? who knows.

 

[Natman20]

Good to see aggressive openers for New Zealand. How long they'll last? who knows.

almost jinxed

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Would like to see Ryder play a good innings today, show us that he has an array of shots. So far we've basically just seen the forward defensive and the slog over midwicket.

Well, I think he can pull

 

[Tim]

Ryder's really showing why he's been talked about for a number of years. He is a superb talent.

 

[HeathDavisSpeed]

Ryder's really showing why he's been talked about for a number of years. He is a superb talent.

Been talking him up for years now. Good to see his potential finally coming through. Shots behind square in both on and off sides and no mid wicket / cow corner hoicks. Are you watching, Ross Taylor?

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Would like to see How opening with McCullum tbh

....or not

 

[Tim]

Ive always had the feeling that the bigger the stage, the better Ryder will play.

 

[biased indian]

wasnt every one writing off NZ recently ..this look 2-0 at the moment

 

[biased indian]

11 4's and 2 6's in 7 overs !!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Tim]

I certainly wasn't. I thought it was appalling some of the stuff I saw written..both from the NZ Media, English Media and certain fans.

There's plenty of talent in this NZ side.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

wasnt every one writing off NZ recently ..this look 2-0 at the moment

NZ media are notorious bandwagon jumpers

 

[Natman20]

You can never right off new zealand in new zealand. Its always very competitive. Anywhere else though ...

 

[Natman20]

NZ media are notorious bandwagon jumpers

Nothing to write about so they exaggerate any small thing to make it big. Terrible media everyone must agree. I mean look at "too fat to play international cricket" statement and the "youth is making our team crap" statements. Too rusdhed to conclusions allthough it could still be the case. Too early to tell.

 

[Tim]

well certainly we fall apart in Australia and South Africa. But last time we were in England we won that series, we've made the semi's of the World Cup. It's a case of consistency.

Anyway Aus and S.A have proven over a number of years now that they're #1 & #2 by a distance.

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

Jesse just ran 3? :o

 

[Tim]

I don't think i'd be the only one to be pleasantly surprised by Ryder's fielding and his running between the wickets so far.

 

[Natman20]

well certainly we fall apart in Australia and South Africa. But last time we were in England we won that series, we've made the semi's of the World Cup. It's a case of consistency.

Anyway Aus and S.A have proven over a number of years now that they're #1 & #2 by a distance.

Yeah. You would have to say that without SA and Aus the rest are very competitive (exc zim, wi (well maybe on their day), ban)

 

[KiWiNiNjA]

I don't think i'd be the only one to be pleasantly surprised by Ryder's fielding and his running between the wickets so far.

Indeed. I've seen him really hustle on a couple of singles. Lets hope being in the national side will help clear up his muchily reported 'attitude problems'.

Nice 6 again from McCullum, and then 4.
I thought a How-McCullum combination at the top would be balanced. But a Ryder-McCullum combination looks pretty flash don't it just. Ofcourse, it has got to come off. I suppose if one of them falls early, then you have How to come in and drop anchor.

Certainly shades of Kalu and Sanath. Although to be honest, the bowling has been horrible.