He can bat properly, his debut hundred for Wellington was technically pretty good - a lot of nice shots through the off-side (admittedly against a weak CD attack). That said, I wouldn't have him at number 4 in a test, maybe number 6 and move McCullum & Anderson up.
Yep. Played domestic cricket there as a youngster too, and only came to New Zealand around about 2007.
there is no reason to make such a election. almost cost us the test.
Yeah, I would pick Latham to replace Taylor.
Yes, but I don't like exposing them for a single match in a series without being in the squad to understand and know the environment and get some level of comfort with what they're doing. That's why I'd rather go to someone like Ronchi who has his most evident path into the side blocked by Watling, has some ODI form to carry him into the series and really has nothing to lose at the moment if he gets a game
Because apparently there's an unwritten law saying you must play a spinner against india at all costs, even though that's exactly what they want to face away from home.
Haha yeah fairly true that. I'm more just hoping Taylor plays tbh. Franklin knows the Basin better than any of the other blokes and the Indian bowling would suit him just fine. Probably the easiest temporary fix to that particular problem with the Ryder issue and Brownlie's dubious form.
