Black Caps vs Proteas 2022

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South Africa Test Tour to New Zealand Itinerary

Thursday, 17 to Monday, 21 February

1st Test Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Friday, 25 February to Tuesday, 01 March 2nd Test Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Full Proteas Test squad for New Zealand:

Dean Elgar (captain), Temba Bavuma (vice-captain), Sarel Erwee, Simon Harmer, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Olivier, Keegan Petersen, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Lutho Sipamla, Glenton Stuurman, Rassie van der Dussen Kyle Verreynne (wicket-keeper).

Proteas depart next wednesday

[Siam]

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

[MN5]

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

[Donsteppa]

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

An excellent summer for Hagley Oval.

[nzzp]

@donsteppa said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

An excellent summer for Hagley Oval.

Zero international cricket in Auckland. Zero.

FML.

[MN5]

@nzzp said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@donsteppa said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

An excellent summer for Hagley Oval.

Zero international cricket in AucklandWellington. Zero.

FML.

I feel you bro

[nzzp]

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@nzzp said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@donsteppa said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

An excellent summer for Hagley Oval.

Zero international cricket in AucklandWellington. Zero.

FML.

I feel you bro

hah! At least you got some scheduled ... we got zilch. Really annoying.

[Bovidae]

@nzzp Auckland needs to have a dedicated cricket ground to avoid clashing with rugby in Feb/Mar/Apr. Eden Park 2 is fine for domestic cricket, but that's it. Developing Western Springs might be the best option.

[MN5]

@nzzp said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@nzzp said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@donsteppa said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

@siam said in Black Caps vs Proteas:

Anyone think this tour won't be affected by covid?

Well all Wellington games have been moved so that’s a no. Fucks sake, was looking forward to some test action at the Basin!!

An excellent summer for Hagley Oval.

Zero international cricket in AucklandWellington. Zero.

FML.

I feel you bro

hah! At least you got some scheduled ... we got zilch. Really annoying.

Pfffft, I’d already persuaded the other half to come with me and sit on the bank ! I think she’s just as fucked off as I am !

[Siam]

@mn5 that's a keeper

[nzzp]

@bovidae said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@nzzp Auckland needs to have a dedicated cricket ground to avoid clashing with rugby in Feb/Mar/Apr. Eden Park 2 is fine for domestic cricket, but that's it. Developing Western Springs might be the best option.

Western Springs was in the mix for ages - they were going to move on Speedway. Not sure what happened, though

[dogmeat]

@nzzp Speedway didn't want a bar of it and then Akl cricket said they still wanted to use EP#2 as first choice.

It was part of the whole rationalisation plan for Akl stadia that did a good job of utilising the best facilities but totally ignored the desires of the teams involved - moving the Warriors to Albany the best example.

[nzzp]

@dogmeat said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@nzzp Speedway didn't want a bar of it and then Akl cricket said they still wanted to use EP#2 as first choice.

It was part of the whole rationalisation plan for Akl stadia that did a good job of utilising the best facilities but totally ignored the desires of the teams involved - moving the Warriors to Albany the best example.

'consultation' eh.

EPOO woudl be a sweet test match venue. I undrestand it's not big enough though - and the facilities aren't up to snuff.

[Bovidae]

Eden Park will probably only be used as an ODI/T20I venue in the future as it has the capacity and population base. The key will be finding dates that don't clash with Blues matches as the cricket season now extends into March and April.

Hagley Oval has become one of the main test venues now along with the Basin, while Bay Oval is being used more at the expense of Seddon Park and the University Oval.

[LABCAT]

Bad news for the Black Caps:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300508981/black-caps-captain-kane-williamson-set-to-miss-test-series-against-south-africa

I really don't like the idea of Mitchell batting 5, think I would prefer Phillips in that spot.

NZC should definitely consider sending an SOS to Taylor, he won't be in MIQ anymore so no reason he wouldn't be available.

[Siam]

@labcat i know it's wrong but my interest and spirits plummet when I hear this, all too frequent, news.
This has been a shit of an injury for so long now.

[shark]

@labcat Only a few weeks ago we were pondering how we'd fit Latham, Young, Conway, Williamson, Taylor and Nicholls into five spots. No worries now.

For SA I'd go with Latham and Young then Conway, Nicholls and Phillips

[MN5]

@labcat said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

Bad news for the Black Caps:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300508981/black-caps-captain-kane-williamson-set-to-miss-test-series-against-south-africa

I really don't like the idea of Mitchell batting 5, think I would prefer Phillips in that spot.

NZC should definitely consider sending an SOS to Taylor, he won't be in MIQ anymore so no reason he wouldn't be available.

Shit all of a sudden we’re looking really skinny in that middle order. Both KW AND Rossco not being there fills me with worry……

But then again we have proven performers in Latham, Nicholls and Conway…..Young is showing promise………Mitchell might do well as a batting all rounder. Blundell got a score against the Bangies……

We’ll hopefully be alright.

[Bovidae]

Before the SA-India series I thought that SA would be there for the taking and NZ might finally beat them in a series. SA's batting lineup looked average on paper but they performed in the 2nd and 3rd tests.

Probably a 50/50 now. SA's pace bowlers will enjoy a seaming and bouncy Hagley Oval.

[JK]

@mn5 said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

@labcat said in Black Caps vs Proteas 2022:

Bad news for the Black Caps:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/cricket/black-caps/300508981/black-caps-captain-kane-williamson-set-to-miss-test-series-against-south-africa

I really don't like the idea of Mitchell batting 5, think I would prefer Phillips in that spot.

NZC should definitely consider sending an SOS to Taylor, he won't be in MIQ anymore so no reason he wouldn't be available.

Shit all of a sudden we’re looking really skinny in that middle order. Both KW AND Rossco not being there fills me with worry……

But then again we have proven performers in Latham, Nicholls and Conway…..Young is showing promise………Mitchell might do well as a batting all rounder. Blundell got a score against the Bangies……

We’ll hopefully be alright.

Yeah that's actually looking pretty average now.
Didnt read the article but is it Kane's elbow that is still giving him grief?