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*Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread

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RMBolton

U19 Cricketer
NZTailender said:
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
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One of the things I love most about GP is that some of his best work has been against Australia:
  • 50 on Test debut as a last-minute ring-in
  • The Superman catch
  • 3/37 at Dharamsala, ending the Head & Warner Show then going at 3.7rpo when everyone else on both sides went at 6rpo+
  • His first ever 5-wicket haul
Looking forward to more!
 
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Bahnz said:
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.
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And his 267 was the first NZ double ton that I watched live on TV. Will always remember that.
 
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Fuller Pilch

Hall of Fame Member
ataraxia said:
That 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.
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Agree with all the comments except the one about Ajaz
 
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RMBolton

U19 Cricketer
Anyone noticed the NZC YouTube channel upping their highlights game? Right now they're showing Baz' triple century in full.

Northerner said:
Slightly off tack here, but anyone know the latest news of a new cricket stadium for Auckland. has a sight been finally decided yet,?
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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.
 
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SteveNZ

International Coach
RMBolton said:
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.
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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.

It should be Victoria Park, but it won't be. It shouldn't be Colin Maiden, but it might be. In fact it'll probably just be nothing for ages, as Auckland rolls on as the main centre of a supposedly cricket-mad country that never has any games, save for the odd meaningless T20I.

This is the same Council (I think, tell me if I'm wrong) who want to turn the most played golf course in New Zealand, Takapuna, into a swamp for overflow and deny people a vital recreation space. We're so pathetic in our country when it comes to the value of genuine stadia and recreation spaces, as a vital part of our wellbeing in communities, as well as hosting big events.
 
Skyliner

Skyliner

International Debutant
"Myself and Kane have had a nice conversation, a long conversation," Walter told the Herald.
“It was really great to catch up with him and discuss cricket. It was great to get his lens on New Zealand cricket and the Black Caps. He’s been so influential in their success over the years.
“But then also to discuss what the future might look like. I’ve said it repeatedly, he’s still very committed to the Black Caps, and wants to play international cricket.
“I don’t think it’ll be too long until we see that.”

‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub

The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.
www.nzherald.co.nz
 
ataraxia

ataraxia

International Coach
Moss said:
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.
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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.)
 
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Fuller Pilch

Hall of Fame Member
Moss said:
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.
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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).
 
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