*Official* West Indies in New Zealand - Nov/Dec 2020

[nzfan]

Before his NZ debut? I think Nicholls suffered from "ugly duckling" syndrome, made ungainly runs in comparison to Canty teammate Tom Latham who was 1 year ahead on early career trajectory.

But when shifted to List A opener in 2014-15 he started putting runs on the board that could not be ignored - 45 (38), 60 (72), 70 (58), 89 (77), 12 (23) , 178 (161) in Ford Trophy.

Yeah while playing domestic cricket. You're right he looked a bit ungainly and technique looked like it won't stand the scrutiny of international cricket. Proved all those theories wrong all right.

 

[Kippax]

In contrast to Wellington, I've noted there probably has been enough sun in the last 15 days for a 140+ reverse-cupped rocket being sent down on this one. We've obviously been through this routine often enough now to not jump to conclusions that it's a <150 pitch purely on colour.

 

[Flem274*]

no team leaks yet?

 

[nzfan]

In contrast to Wellington, I've noted there probably has been enough sun in the last 15 days for a 140+ reverse-cupped rocket being sent down on this one. We've obviously been through this routine often enough now to not jump to conclusions that it's a <150 pitch purely on colour.

Thanks mate... No Santner then.

They may shave off a bit though.

 

[Prince EWS]

Thanks mate... No Santner then.

Man, maybe no Mitchell either. Sure, the pitch would suit him, but four bowlers should be fine on that surface. Bat Conway at 5.

(Wishful thinking I know. Shh.)

 

[nzfan]

Man, maybe no Mitchell either. Sure, the pitch would suit him, but four bowlers should be fine on that surface. Bat Conway at 5.

(Wishful thinking I know. Shh.)

No chance for Conway... Not yet. Darryl or Santa will play no doubt.

Fizzing for tomorrow, can't wait.

 

[Flem274*]

combined side of the test summer before a ball is bowled

tom latham
azhar ali
kane williamson
babar azam
ross taylor
bj watling
jason holder
yasir shah
neil wagner
trent boult
mohammad abbas

i look forward to seeing how that team looks at the end of the 4 tests.

 

[Prince EWS]

combined side of the test summer before a ball is bowled

tom latham
azhar ali
kane williamson
babar azam
ross taylor
bj watling
jason holder
yasir shah
neil wagner
trent boult
mohammad abbas

i look forward to seeing how that team looks at the end of the 4 tests.

Needs more Conway.

 

[Flem274*]

kane c'd will young is opening, blundell to take the gloves and bat #6.

on one hand im stoked for young, on the other converting middle order batsmen to opener is yuck and his only real weakness is he has a bit of a front pad early on. i guess it's a short term appointment.

 

[Flem274*]

also pews plz no to the richard nostalgia avatar

 

[Prince EWS]

also pews plz no to the richard nostalgia avatar

Magrat owns my avatar currently for my failure to start simming CPL by Dec 1. It's actually a political reference but its resemblance to Richard's avatar might have factored into her decision.

 

[BeeGee]

Traditional weather/traffic cam. Looks like a road, etc.

 

[Immenso]

Wet road

 

[Flem274*]

Should be ok. Sky is grey but dry right now

 

[Alex0paul]

Where is Colin?

 

[jcas0167]

combined side of the test summer before a ball is bowled

tom latham
azhar ali
kane williamson
babar azam
ross taylor
bj watling
jason holder
yasir shah
neil wagner
trent boult
mohammad abbas

i look forward to seeing how that team looks at the end of the 4 tests.

I have a feeling Jamieson will be the test bowler of the summer.

 

[Alex0paul]

Is this not on Sky Sports?!

 

[kaetor]

No Spark has the rights to NZ cricket.

Pity you can't just buy a cricket pass, don't particularly care for the other stuff Spark offers. Though F1 and Premier League isn't a bad shout actually.

 

[Kippax]

I think he means Sky Sports UK. I assume this stream is for countries where no one bought the rights.

 

[kaetor]

Super excited for this match! The Windies are definitely a hard team to place, feels like they have the talent without the consistency. Probably something you could say for the last 10 years though I suppose.

Glad to see Will Young debut! Makes him the second player from the super 8's schools cricket I played ~12 years ago in the team, now look where we are, Kane is the test captain, Will is making his debut and I play 2nd grade cricket and shitpost on the internet. How far we've come.