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*Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread
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Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Jason Gillespie has been sacked by Pakistan I think (or has it been denied? - seems odd).
If available, would be great
If available, would be great
Mike5181
International Captain
Kind of sounded like Williamson might be closer to the end than we thought too.
RossTaylorsBox
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
I had thought he'd really want to try for that elusive WC in 2027 but yeah can see the Aus series maybe being his last
ashley bach
Cricketer Of The Year
Have already been doing this for a few years tbh lol
Howsie
International Captain
Doull says a lot sometimes. Williamson will be in Australia come 26-27.
thundaboult
International Debutant
he should really aim for that 27 wc....kane in odis is still world class against anyone anywhere any tournamentI had thought he'd really want to try for that elusive WC in 2027 but yeah can see the Aus series maybe being his last
wellAlbidarned
International Coach
Coaching is a vibes gig. It's not about the name, it's about someone who has
a) A clear vision for what they want to do with the team which is compatible with the resources available
b) The communication, organisational, and man-management skills to make that happen
We need someone who fits the realistic composition of the team over the next five years, which is going to be a lot of young guys, particularly on the bowling front.
a) A clear vision for what they want to do with the team which is compatible with the resources available
b) The communication, organisational, and man-management skills to make that happen
We need someone who fits the realistic composition of the team over the next five years, which is going to be a lot of young guys, particularly on the bowling front.
RossTaylorsBox
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Fine I'll do it
Fuller Pilch
Hall of Fame Member
Get Rachin's dad. He'll have them in the nets at 4 am
wellAlbidarned
International Coach
Sorry, good vibes
Silver Silva
International Regular
I think NZ should get Andre Adams
Bahnz
Hall of Fame Member
Would be a good option for bowling coach, but not sure about the national gig.
I think I've said this before, but I'm not particularly thrilled with a 36yo Williamson (who may or may not be past it) headlining a NZ team where half the squad is 34 or older. We're either hoping he's not washed in 2 years or hoping whoever succeeds him hits the ground running.
Maybe I'm being wildly optimistic about 26-7, but after sweeping India we can afford to be. If you can sweep India in India, Australia in Australia is just as tough, but hardly tougher. I think they could be vulnerable by then, with a similar profile to the current India side. I'm not sure if a Dad's Army team is the one for the job. If they're performing & the best we can put up, then great, but if not, then drop them for players who are better.
This is really intriguing.
How many coaches could we say are 'expensive' and we have to spend cash on? I can't think of too many. This isn't like buying a striker if you're Man United. Guys like Fleming, Hesson etc don't want to coach a national side 10 months a year. And who else would come, but cost is the thing? I feel like international coaches go where the opportunities are, over cash (Baz aside, who is probably paid a motza...but isn't short of a bean and took it for the challenge as much as anything).
So who are we talking...Kirsten? Langer?
This is 100% spot on. Coaching cricket isn't an exercise in superior tactics or even technique if you're the head coach (you get good specialist coaches for this). It's man management, environment, expectations, standards, some tactics, identifying talent and being patient/daring enough to back it...it's being a strong person as much as anything.
Yup, we should. Andre is a quality person and knows technique in and out. Really, really good mentor who players respond to.