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

Sir Redman

Sir Redman

State Vice-Captain
Tim said:
In the meantime, Shane Bond showed how truly world class he is. That was outstanding bowling today.
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You're telling me. That was just awesome bowling, and I didn't even see him get his second wicket (had to leave at 10 to 5 to go to work). He went past the bat so many times, had superb control of line and length and got a good amount of reverse swing - which surprised me a lot, as I didn't think his action really lent itself to reverse swing. I was tearing my hair out when I left, just couldn't believe that he wasn't getting wickets!! How long did that spell after tea last for? I left after he had bowled 7 I think.

The turning point of the game was probably when Bond sconed Sarwan...though I suppose Astle's dismissal of Gayle was also pivotal.
 
Nate

Nate

You'll Never Walk Alone
Is there a day left in this Test then? Because New Zealand really deserve a win IMO. Bond is just incredible.
 
NZTailender

NZTailender

I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Oram's back playing in the domestic comp but batting. It'd be great if he replaced Franklin or Martin but I'm not sure about him being a "frontline bowler"?

I think they may drop one or the other and I hope it's Martin.
 
chekmeout

chekmeout

U19 Debutant
OK to people from the Caribbean on this forum... Are Jerome Taylor and Fidel Edwards capable of seeing them through? I know Bradshaw can.. but what about these two?
 
Loony BoB

Loony BoB

International Captain
I can't say I've seen either of them and I'm not from the West Indies, but I would definitely say it's 90% on Bradshaw at the moment - Edwards is only twice as good as Martin (if you get my drift), Taylor not too much better. Still, with a bit of grit and determination, anything is possible.

Personally I would say it's more of a question of how well NZ bowl rather than how well the Windies bat.
 
Natman20

Natman20

International Debutant
NZTailender said:
Oram's back playing in the domestic comp but batting. It'd be great if he replaced Franklin or Martin but I'm not sure about him being a "frontline bowler"?

I think they may drop one or the other and I hope it's Martin.
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I'm sure I heard commentators commentating Oram bowling yesterday
 
TT Boy

TT Boy

Hall of Fame Member
Daryl Tuffey still knocking around?, use to like him a lot and his record at home is very impressive.
 
Loony BoB

Loony BoB

International Captain
I don't believe Tuffey has played any games since he got a shoulder injury in Sept 2005, FC / List-A included. At the time of injury, he was playing for NZ 'A' on a tour of Sri Lanka.
 
TT Boy

TT Boy

Hall of Fame Member
Loony BoB said:
I don't believe Tuffey has played any games since he got a shoulder injury in Sept 2005, FC / List-A included. At the time of injury, he was playing for NZ 'A' on a tour of Sri Lanka.
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Cheers.
 
Loony BoB

Loony BoB

International Captain
Edwards and Taylor going gung-ho at the end. 13 runs off 1.3 overs so far. :p 31 runs to get with one wicket in hand.
 
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