NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Kinda like Blundell making a ton at the MCG. Not his debut, but in a new role (opening).Wasn't his debut but Hamish Marshall hit that hundred v Aus in 2005 (admittedly a home test).
Kinda like Blundell making a ton at the MCG. Not his debut, but in a new role (opening).Wasn't his debut but Hamish Marshall hit that hundred v Aus in 2005 (admittedly a home test).
B Young in 93Kinda like Blundell making a ton at the MCG. Not his debut, but in a new role (opening).
One of the things I love most about GP is that some of his best work has been against Australia:We've actually got more tests between now and the Aussie tour, so I feel like while this is a misstep hopefully after this series we'll get into a more serious look at the fringe or up and coming players. Considering county and the random mickey mouse stuff going on worldwide, this not being WTC canon and some injuries, it almost feels like a "who's left and has been playing in the last 5 minutes."
After Zimbabwe, we have 8 tests before the tour of Aus. But I feel if Mariu and hay aren't debuting in the 2nd WI Test or the one off vs Ireland, they're probably not debuting vs England or India, and definitely not in Aus.
Though that said, we have an oddly ok track record of batsmen either debuting vs Aus or trying a new position, and being not terrible compared to the more experienced players in the side. Vincent, Blundell, Phillips, etc.*
*probably only those 3 in living memory
And his 267 was the first NZ double ton that I watched live on TV. Will always remember that.One of my fav cricketers from the early 90's. Young was such a stylish stroke player, and also came with his little eccentricities (Helmet w no visor, always pocketing the ball whenever he took a slip catch) that made him so memorable.
Nicholls is going to break Lara's record in this series isn't he.Yeah I get that, but one 50 at Test level in his last 20 innings is a pretty crystal clear sign that his days should be numbered. And he's in AWFUL form
Nah, the SA coach said those records should be left to legendsNicholls is going to break Lara's record in this series isn't he.
Agree with all the comments except the one about AjazThat is an atrocious selection and not a good sign from Walter. Forget Nicholls over Chapman/Mariu, selecting Blundell over Hay is simply absurd at this point. Also a 36yo Ajaz is not inspiring when he isn't even the best spinner for his domestic team.
Last I read, Auckland Cricket wants to move away from Eden Park because they don't want to get shoved around by all the concerts.Slightly off tack here, but anyone know the latest news of a new cricket stadium for Auckland. has a sight been finally decided yet,?
Auckland Cricket and the Council (probably more so the latter) can't decide what sort of milk they want in their coffee, let alone their united stance on what they're doing with our cricket stadia issue.Anyone noticed the NZC YouTube channel upping their highlights game? Right now they're showing Baz' triple century in full.
Last I read, Auckland Cricket wants to move away from Eden Park because they don't want to get shoved around by all the concerts.
No reason he can't do both tbh. A batter who produces better-than-part-time spin is gold dust for a SENA side in lieu of a proper spin talent. It's no exaggeration to say that if anyone can juggle both roles it's GP. (For the record I'm absolutely in favour of moving Phillips up the order.)Probably won’t happen, but this would be the perfect time to play Phillips at 5 and ask him to think about building an innings. His future really should lie in the top order with the bowling a useful string to his bow.
He should definitely at least be batting 6 ahead of Blundell (still can't understand why Hay wasn't picked, but that's another story).Probably won’t happen, but this would be the perfect time to play Phillips at 5 and ask him to think about building an innings. His future really should lie in the top order with the bowling a useful string to his bow.