So it doesn't really need an adjective.I dunno, the phrase "fighting total" seems to be fairly apt here.. it's neither a match-winning one, nor a below-par one.
Indeed it is - my favourite kind.Why? The word "fighting" is used to describe the total, not the Kiwi side...
This is a surreal discussion.
Fair enough.Indeed it is - my favourite kind.
But to me it implies there was a degree of application in our effort today that I think was actually missing - I refer you to Ross Taylor's dismissal in particular - and I believe that we really underachieved a bit and should be slightly disappointed.
'Fighting' sort of sounds like we gave it our all, left everything out there and did as well as we could have hoped to.
There's just a very slight possibility that I'm reading too much into it, but the consistent association of the NZ team and that word throughout the whole time I've been watching cricket has pushed me to (some may say beyond) the edge of sanity.
I can certainly see why Harbhajan Singh slapped him.
yeah.. agree with that somewhat. There are a number of times when NZ players have underachieved given their talent, including with the bat during the test series here against India. It is not like they do their best everytime and it is not like if they beat someone it is because they played out of their skins. They are a pretty good team... and much better than most writers make them out to be.Indeed it is - my favourite kind.
But to me it implies there was a degree of application in our effort today that I think was actually missing - I refer you to Ross Taylor's dismissal in particular - and I believe that we really underachieved a bit and should be slightly disappointed.
'Fighting' sort of sounds like we gave it our all, left everything out there and did as well as we could have hoped to.
There's just a very slight possibility that I'm reading too much into it, but the consistent association of the NZ team and that word throughout the whole time I've been watching cricket has pushed me to (some may say beyond) the edge of sanity.
Yea, wondering if he could make the full strength side for the WC. Doubt either Yuvi or Raina would be dropped for him though.Kholi's continuing his fine form. Ideal #3 once Sachin retires and Vir/Gauti start to open again.
If he continues like this and does well against SA (should he get any games) I think they will have to include him. I'm wondering what's gonna happen when Bhajji comes back. Is Ashwin still gonna play or no..Yea, wondering if he could make the full strength side for the WC. Doubt either Yuvi or Raina would be dropped for him though.