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*Official* NZ Domestic Season
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Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
Nope.
It'll be interesting to see who the selectors go for when Sri Lanka arrive late December. I reckon if the Marshall brothers don't fire in the next 2 ODI;s, they'll be out of the team. Possibly Franklin too because he's not really an ODI bowler it seems.
Fleming will return, and then I think we could see Jesse Ryder & Peter Fulton introduced which would be a nice change because they're both attacking batsmen who are developing good records.
Bowling is a big concern. Butler is out for the season, Tuffey is still struggling with injury and there just doesn't seem to be too many more options about right now.
Spin bowling is ok with Vettori. Patel is decent but I rate Bruce Martin higher and I reckon Tim Lythe is a player to watch this season, he is a good off-break bowler who hasn't got a chance because Brooke Walker was Auckland Captain.
It'll be interesting to see who the selectors go for when Sri Lanka arrive late December. I reckon if the Marshall brothers don't fire in the next 2 ODI;s, they'll be out of the team. Possibly Franklin too because he's not really an ODI bowler it seems.
Fleming will return, and then I think we could see Jesse Ryder & Peter Fulton introduced which would be a nice change because they're both attacking batsmen who are developing good records.
Bowling is a big concern. Butler is out for the season, Tuffey is still struggling with injury and there just doesn't seem to be too many more options about right now.
Spin bowling is ok with Vettori. Patel is decent but I rate Bruce Martin higher and I reckon Tim Lythe is a player to watch this season, he is a good off-break bowler who hasn't got a chance because Brooke Walker was Auckland Captain.
Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
Good to see Tim McIntosh back and scoring runs. He was out for 101 today. Was a potential test opener not so long ago but decided to move to Canterbury due to Aucklands over-populated batting and had a horrendous run of form.
A good season could see him re-emerge..and how nice would that be considering how desperate we are for a few quality openers.
A good season could see him re-emerge..and how nice would that be considering how desperate we are for a few quality openers.
Do you know how old Tim Lythe is? I know he's the captain of his club side, but I haven't been able to find his age anywhere on the net. Certainly made an impressive first class debut, made some handy runs with the bat and two useful wickets.Tim said:
I'm optimistic that Hamish Marshall will return to some kind of form during these next two games, and finally break his lean trot. I like the look of Jesse Ryder, and he would be a good addition to the middle order of the ODI side, if McCullum is promoted. Fulton deserves another chance, his sole opportunity was against Bangladesh opening the innings, a position where he hadn't play much if any at first class level before.
I think we will have enough quality bowlers for both ODIs and Tests for the summer, the issue is more than batting. Chris Martin I think should be given the nod in Bond's absence, and his 'similarity' to Bond in that he swings it away from the left handers is handy. His accuracy has also improved since his last appearances in the one-day arena. So the Test attack will probably have Bond and Martin opening, with Franklin and Mills competing for the 3rd seamer spot assuming Oram will be the batting allrounder at 6 or 7. But of course, it's still wide open over who will open the Test batting, with my belief that Fleming should open simply because there is no one else.
I've always liked the look of Tim McIntosh, adds abit of solidarity to the top of any batting order. He would be my dark horse at present to open alongside either Fleming or Cumming. And please don't open with Vincent, because he is a bloody middle order batsman and he has proved that with big scores batting at 4/5/6.
T-W-A-T is a bad word Redmond's a tidy player, but he really needs to improve his leg-spin which would further increase his chances of being selected in the ODI side. Haven't seen alot of his bowling, but from the SOO matches, he looks to have a neat action, and good accuracy. Potential second spinner in the 07WC? Definitely.
Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
McIntosh is probably the same size as Matthew Hayden, maybe a little skinnier..but he certainly looks solid at the crease and has a similar method to that of Mark Richardson.
Tim Lythe is 25. He used to play at my club Auckland University, but he moved because Uni have been struggling for a number of years and he thought he would have a better shot at playing for Auckland else-where.
He's taken alot of wickets in club competition and also in the Provincial 'A' tournaments. I think he's got alot of potential..but unless he has a couple of amazing seasons, I doubt he'll make the World Cup.
I want to see Ryder opening the batting for NZ in ODI's. I like his attitude, he likes to dominate the bowlers..actually Ryder & McCullum would be quite a good opening pair if you ask me.
Tim Lythe is 25. He used to play at my club Auckland University, but he moved because Uni have been struggling for a number of years and he thought he would have a better shot at playing for Auckland else-where.
He's taken alot of wickets in club competition and also in the Provincial 'A' tournaments. I think he's got alot of potential..but unless he has a couple of amazing seasons, I doubt he'll make the World Cup.
I want to see Ryder opening the batting for NZ in ODI's. I like his attitude, he likes to dominate the bowlers..actually Ryder & McCullum would be quite a good opening pair if you ask me.
Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
Redmond's batting has come on more than his leg-spin..which is a shame because I think alot of us would prefer it to be the other way around.
He's been consistent for the last 2 seasons now with the bat, but he's still very hit & miss with his bowling and I just can't see him making it to international level unless he really starts to come good with his leg-spin.
He's been consistent for the last 2 seasons now with the bat, but he's still very hit & miss with his bowling and I just can't see him making it to international level unless he really starts to come good with his leg-spin.
Tim
Cricketer Of The Year
I think thats the opening combination we could be looking to after the World Cup. I read at www.radiosport.co.nz that Ryder said his preferred position in ODI's would be as an opener. And through-out interviews this week McCullum has also stated that he's keen to do it.
Wilson(ave 22) ,Horsley(ave 33) ,Watling(ave 20) , Evans(ave 29) , Flynn(ave 31), Orchard(ave 26), Yovich(ave 26) and McGlashan(ave 20) I would class as batters.
Now nothing Spectacular there. But then alot of these players are very inexperienced and young so still havent really deveolped consistancy yet. They are also missing Marshalls and Vettori in that top middle order so it not easy for players to step n and out. ANd they have just lost there most stable player in Styris
Now nothing Spectacular there. But then alot of these players are very inexperienced and young so still havent really deveolped consistancy yet. They are also missing Marshalls and Vettori in that top middle order so it not easy for players to step n and out. ANd they have just lost there most stable player in Styris
Sportsgirl
School Boy/Girl Captain
He retired hurt because he pulled his calf muscle apparently.Blaze said:
You in your deluded mind might suggest Orchard, Yovich and McGlashan as batsmen, but I certainly don't. Orchard and Yovich are bowling allrounder, while McGlashan is a keeper batsman who hasn't shown much with the bat. I'm talking about specialist batsmen, and only playing 3 or 4 in a side who's consistently struggled with batting baffles me.
Lyell_Chris
U19 12th Man
Canterbury should have a good bowling attack if Sherlock is ever fit
Sherlock, Nixon, Harris, Wisemen with possibly another seamer like Cunis or Ellis would look quite good. Also Todd Astle bowls nice leggies
Sherlock, Nixon, Harris, Wisemen with possibly another seamer like Cunis or Ellis would look quite good. Also Todd Astle bowls nice leggies
Lyell_Chris
U19 12th Man
Ouch!!!