Black Caps v Pakistan
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Three more balls until Taylor is pretty shit though.
It's now 53/2 and if they get another wicket it's advantage Pakistan.
I'm blaming Sumo for it too; he was pissing on about how well we were doing.
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@MN5 they must be due for a run out though.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
There’s something comforting about these two here to steer the ship though. We’ll be fine.
I’m never comfortable until Taylor gets to at least 20
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@ACT-Crusader said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Godder said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@booboo said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Stag said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
3 catches landing in front of the slips & still not moving forward. Pure stupidity
️On top of the edges falling short McCullum was talking about the keeper moving closer due to the late swing to cut down the angle. BJ had a tough day but could have made it easier on himself.
Not to relitigate the Test XI, but Smith would have moved forward... :cricket_game: :fishing_pole:
Not sure which bowlers in the Smith keeping era were getting the sort of bounce and swing that we see from the current crop of NZ bowlers...
Sounds like someone needs to read ‘Rhythm and Swing’ by the Sultan of swing Sir Paddles Hadlee
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@MN5 Hadlee could definitely swing it, but it’s the bounce that forced BJ’s hand and Jamieson and even Henry was getting plenty.
@ACT-Crusader In the West Indies, Hadlee bounced Joel Garner 5 times in an over. He didn't use the bouncer much, but he could do it. Danny Morrison also didn't bounce people that much but could.
Edit: Bond was obviously also pretty quick, but agree that our current crop would be the most consistently fast we've put out.
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I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
About now Pakistan are very happy with their first innings score, especially having been 83/4 at one stage.
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I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
About now Pakistan are very happy with their first innings score, especially having been 83/4 at one stage.
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Same, but I do remember it was a very unorthodox bowling action.
About now Pakistan are very happy with their first innings score, especially having been 83/4 at one stage.
Hopefully these two can steady the ship.
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I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
About now Pakistan are very happy with their first innings score, especially having been 83/4 at one stage.
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
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@ACT-Crusader In the West Indies, Hadlee bounced Joel Garner 5 times in an over. He didn't use the bouncer much, but he could do it. Danny Morrison also didn't bounce people that much but could.
Edit: Bond was obviously also pretty quick, but agree that our current crop would be the most consistently fast we've put out.
@Godder said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@ACT-Crusader In the West Indies, Hadlee bounced Joel Garner 5 times in an over. He didn't use the bouncer much, but he could do it. Danny Morrison also didn't bounce people that much but could.
Edit: Bond was obviously also pretty quick, but agree that our current crop would be the most consistently fast we've put out.
.... on the concrete roads in the Caribbean
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@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
@Crazy-Horse said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
That and his excalibur bat with no shoulders made him a culture hero. And all those 6s of course
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@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
@Crazy-Horse said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
Haha. Me too.
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@Crazy-Horse said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
Haha. Me too.
@Damo said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Crazy-Horse said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Pakistan:
I vaguely remember Lance Cairns playing, but no clear memory of his bowling. I gather he was another 80's bowler who could get the ball to talk on occasions.
Strictly medium pace but that unusual action of his used to allow him to get some very late inswing. As a kid I would try to copy him in back yard cricket with a taped up tennis ball.
Haha. Me too.
Must have been all kids of that age who grew up in the 80s
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@ACT-Crusader In the West Indies, Hadlee bounced Joel Garner 5 times in an over. He didn't use the bouncer much, but he could do it. Danny Morrison also didn't bounce people that much but could.
Edit: Bond was obviously also pretty quick, but agree that our current crop would be the most consistently fast we've put out.
@Godder said in Black Caps v Pakistan
Edit: Bond was obviously also pretty quick, but agree that our current crop would be the most consistently fast we've put out.
Bond was consistently in the 150s. Outstanding bowler... and really accurate too. Bowled one side of the wicket. Despite Tim's recent form, I'd take Shane in a heartbeat
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It's amazing how much swing you could get with a fully taped tennis ball. Better yet to only tape half of the ball.
I had Malcolm Marshall's bowling action mastered.
@Bovidae it’s insane , about 20 years ago I use to holiday at my brother in laws place which was a farm , the previous owners had a grass tennis court with the high fences , so my brother in law made sure there was a cricket strip all set up for the holidays ..it was such a road to bat on especially with a tennis ball , we decided to tape the ball up with some insulation tape ..boy did that puppy swing , it gave the poor bowler something to get his teeth into , all of a sudden we had a slip and gully ..
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Certainly made for fun, except facing the brother in law who was left armer with a sling shot action .., you actually need a box as I found out
