Tour of Sri Lanka
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Wondered why he wasn't playing:
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12261108
"They won't have to deal with the spinner that destroyed their top order in the first innings of the first test, however, with Akila Dananjaya left out of Sri Lanka's side after he was reported for having a suspect bowling action in the first test.
He would still have been able to bowl in the second test before being required to undergo testing, but having already failed a biomechanic test once when his action was deemed to be illegal last December, Sri Lanka opted for the returning veteran Dilruwan Perera as their lead spin option."
A Sri Lankan with a suspect bowling action, who would have thought?
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All hail Latham - without him our batting card is pretty bloody shite. King Kane hasn't been having a happy time there.
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@Mokey said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
All hail Latham - without him our batting card is pretty bloody shite. King Kane hasn't been having a happy time there.
Him and BJ having to hold the fort. Better hang on and post a strong score
@canefan said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
@Mokey said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
All hail Latham - without him our batting card is pretty bloody shite. King Kane hasn't been having a happy time there.
Him and BJ having to hold the fort. Better hang on and post a strong score
Taylor looked good I thoguht, before getting out. Was only watching with half attention though, as had a house full of people
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Top effort from Latham and BJ to get us over their total with 6 wickets in hand. not enough time for a result I don't think, but still good work lads
@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
Top effort from Latham and BJ to get us over their total with 6 wickets in hand. not enough time for a result I don't think, but still good work lads
Only chance is if we can go nuts and in this session, have a full day tomorrow and then the pitch play up.
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@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
Top effort from Latham and BJ to get us over their total with 6 wickets in hand. not enough time for a result I don't think, but still good work lads
Only chance is if we can go nuts and in this session, have a full day tomorrow and then the pitch play up.
@Cyclops said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
@nzzp said in Tour of Sri Lanka:
Top effort from Latham and BJ to get us over their total with 6 wickets in hand. not enough time for a result I don't think, but still good work lads
Only chance is if we can go nuts and in this session, have a full day tomorrow and then the pitch play up.
CDG doing his best. 55* off 50
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I can see why Watling doesn’t get picked for shorter forms. Bloody frustrating watching him unable to lift the run rate. Great innings but we need runs to save this series and blocking when they were going to stop for light at any time...Didn’t really farm the strike to CDG either.
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Karunaratne and Dickwella are both struggling with injuries and they've been two of Sri Lanka's best. If we can get a full day's play in we're half a chance.
Been a funny series, where we've probably been the better team most days but Sri Lanka have had two really good innings that made the difference.
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187 off maximum of 91 overs.
Generous. Hand is forced so I understand that, but this target could bite us in the arse, on a pitch that's been covered a lot.
Could be another great finish, monsoon permitting.
