Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series
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@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
Does O’Rourke mean nothing to you ?
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@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
Does O’Rourke mean nothing to you ?
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
Does O’Rourke mean nothing to you ?
yes, arguably more bounce.
But Southee and Henry aren't WOR. And the effectiveness drops as the test goes on. So yeah, love WOR (hunh, what is it good for) ... but would still go spin heavy.
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There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
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There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
@No-Quarter That's what I think too.
WOR's success encourages me to play more pace - especially vs SL (or Bangladesh).
We would still be playing with Ajaz, Phillips and Ravindra.
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There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
Can someone email this to Gary Stead ?
Coulda done with being sent to numerous past coaches too.
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@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
It's a while since I've thought about the next Test keeper in line. But Blundell's batting and keeping aren't brilliant these days...
After a promising start he hasn't kicked on to become BJW 2.0 as we'd hoped
@canefan said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
It's a while since I've thought about the next Test keeper in line. But Blundell's batting and keeping aren't brilliant these days...
After a promising start he hasn't kicked on to become BJW 2.0 as we'd hoped
I reckon that is a bit harsh. An average of 36 (with no particular preference to easy opposition) is pretty close to Watling offered. Watling favoured by his longevity, but I think there was probably a considerable crossover after Blundell debuted when he could have capably played test cricket, we just didn't need him.
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Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
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@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
Interesting conundrum. If time was not a factor, how long would it take us to bowl them out? Haven't looked like taking a wicket since drinks in the last session!
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
Interesting conundrum. If time was not a factor, how long would it take us to bowl them out? Haven't looked like taking a wicket since drinks in the last session!
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
Interesting conundrum. If time was not a factor, how long would it take us to bowl them out? Haven't looked like taking a wicket since drinks in the last session!
They’ll get both individual milestones I reckon then still have about 10 overs at us before stumps.
We won’t get another wicket.
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Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
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Well done Mendis boys.
600 up
Hundred up.
1000 runs in 13 innings up.
Double ton on the way.
Sri Lanka must be thankful some minnows have toured to help pad the stats so much
