*Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

[ataraxia]

It's a very batting-heavy squad. And even then, the likes of Bruce and Jacobs are notably omitted. There's a lot of competition in that department.

Edit: I guess Jacobs is playing bish-bash-bosh.

 

[Skyliner]

In another era I am sure Bruce would get more opportunities, unfortunately for him there are plenty of up and comers and he is probably seen as a bloke who was given a chance and didn't really take it.

 

[Immenso]

That's brilliant.

Pleased, they re-arranged that canceled tour.

I really like the squad, only 3 seam bowlers. But, Ok for a subcontinent tour, I suppose.

Good balance of youth, and I like the potential prospects of the experienced group (Kelly, Carter) as potential gap bridgers the next 2 to 4 years.

I'm a big fan of Lister's bowling, so im glad he's back and glad that the selectors also rate him.

 

[Immenso]

I'm going to assume those with county cricket stints at the moment weren't considered.

Of which. Sears and Duffy would have been contenders for a squad like this

 

[Fuller Pilch]

I'm going to assume those with county cricket stints at the moment weren't considered.

Of which. Sears and Duffy would have been contenders for a squad like this

And Smith

 

[vandem]

Nice squad.

Only 3 seamers so assume Abbas / Clarkson will take 3rd seamer role in most games. No Jock McKenzie (or Keene) who I thought might get a squad spot as white ball all-rounder. No Fisher I assume based on conditions. No Shipley, perhaps still recovering from injury. Cam Paul probably two years away.

Lennox a good choice. If Santner was to be injured heading into a white ball world cup, Macewell + Lennox I think a better duo than Macewell + Sodhi / Ashok, so good to give Lennox a run at NZ A level.

 

[Bahnz]

Fisher hasn't played since the later stages of the super smash so I' guessing he's injured again.

 

[Immenso]

And Smith

Is he playing county cricket?

Edit. I looked it up, he has a Surrey contract. (Although I haven't seen him in any scorecards yet this season).

I assumed he might have been considered 'too senior' for an A tour now. But, personally, I think he could do with an Asian tour. He always missed the away A tours.

 

[anonymouskefe]

Fisher hasn't played since the later stages of the super smash so I' guessing he's injured again.

Would think so was pretty good on the India tour from memory

 

[Skyliner]

A nice article here on Ben Sears joining Yorkshire for a red ball stint. Quite a bit of info and not behind a paywall.

‘It’s about getting better’: Black Cap Sears bucks T20 trend to boost test chances

After a record-setting end to the NZ summer, the fast bowler has headed north.

www.nzherald.co.nz

 

[Bahnz]

Sears also getting a county gig. Here's hoping he can stay fit and get some miles into his legs.

 

[Skyliner]

Photo’s from NZ A training at Lincoln.