***Official*** West Indies in New Zealand

[Loony BoB]

I think we have the players to compete at test level with most teams in the world. I think we lack the management. The coach and selection panel don't think straight. I mean, they've made it known that their #1 priority is to win the World Cup and I'm pretty sure that 90% of their thoughts go towards that. They simply don't make room for planning for tests.

 

[NZTailender]

Wasn't there talk of McCullum opening in tests? It'd free up a batting spot down the order....

 

[Retox]

I just find it amazing that some players are just given all the Chances by the selectors whereas others like Matt Sinclair get given very few. There must be more to it than meets the eye

Sinclair like Macca got given a few years of chances.

 

[Loony BoB]

50 partnership up - that's 53 runs out of 108 runs (not including extras) - easily notching up over half the runs of the innings soon enough.

EDIT: Yup, with that four by Styris, these guys have over half the total so far credited to them.

 

[NZTailender]

Astle appears to be batting well (I say appears because I only have Cricinfo coverage) and quite fast!

 

[sirjeremy11]

Astle appears to be batting well (I say appears because I only have Cricinfo coverage) and quite fast!

He was but now he is out. Did you touch wood when you said that?

 

[NZTailender]

I was leaning my on my computer desk so yes.

 

[sirjeremy11]

Average less than 48 in Test cricket?

New average = 45.69

 

[alternative]

what's happening to hamish, i haven't seen him deliver a very good knock for a while.. how has his recent domestic performances been..

 

[sirjeremy11]

McCullum out bowled by Smith for a brisk 19. Bugger it. Franklin and Vettori need to lift with the Pig now.

 

[Loony BoB]

McCullum has to be one of my favourite players these days. Probably has been since I saw him in England onwards, but I really do admire his way of playing. Quick running, aggressive and sharp.

This partnership is 30 off 22 balls so far.

EDIT: Augh! Out while I was typing this post up.

 

[James]

Can't tell until both teams have batted but we're in serious danger aren't we. Shame we didn't play Mills with the swing around isn't it.

 

[sirjeremy11]

what's happening to hamish, i haven't seen him deliver a very good knock for a while.. how has his recent domestic performances been..

Hasn't had many as they keep trying to get him back into from playing internationals!

Played 4 first innings games - made 6 runs at 2...
Played 5 List A games - 155 runs at 31
Played 2 20/20 games - 18 runs at 9

 

[Loony BoB]

Can't tell until both teams have batted but we're in serious danger aren't we. Shame we didn't play Mills with the swing around isn't it.

When Franklin is on song he can swing it so far it gets called for a wide when it was originally heading towards the stumps. The downside is that, as far as I know, Franklin hasn't got the hang of controlling swing and using it to target the sticks.

 

[MoxPearl]

what's happening to hamish, i haven't seen him deliver a very good knock for a while.. how has his recent domestic performances been..

His recent form has been complete and utter ****..

The only reason he is in the team is cause of the ***ual favours hes giving bracewell under the table..

 

[James]

His recent form has been complete and utter ****..

The only reason he is in the team is cause of the ***ual favours hes giving bracewell under the table..

Hey, keep it clean please.

Family forum and all that.

 

[alternative]

Hasn't had many as they keep trying to get him back into from playing internationals!

Played 4 first innings games - made 6 runs at 2...
Played 5 List A games - 155 runs at 31
Played 2 20/20 games - 18 runs at 9

that's not a good stat.. i don't see a point of having him in the team, i say Vincent is a better batsmen suited for the opening slot

 

[alternative]

Hat-trick of four's by Styris, that indeed has got him close to 6th test match 50..

 

[sirjeremy11]

Not anything to do with cricket, but U2 have delayed the rest of their tour. Indefinitely....

 

[Pratters]

Good to see the Windies performing here.