NZ v Australia Test #1
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<p>Time for batting all-rounder Craig to step up.</p>
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<p>Fuck. I said before the world cup i thought Hazlewood might be better than McGrath. I was only half serious, but i wish the fluffybunny would stop trying to prove me right. </p>
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<p>The Black Caps are probably in their best fast bowling period ever as a unit ( not withstanding Paddles and Bond ).....Australia aren't but they still have a unit which more than matches ours.</p> -
<p>Bird has been shit but Hazlewood is a very classy operator. Siddle is a known quantity but a very handy 3rd seamer. You chuck Starc in for Bird and you've got the makings of an all-time great opening combination.</p>
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<p>The Black Caps are probably in their best fast bowling period ever as a unit ( not withstanding Paddles and Bond ).....Australia aren't but they still have a unit which more than matches ours.</p>
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<p>more than matches? In a combined side i would take Hazlewood and Starc first, and then probably Boult, if he can prove his pace is back up. Otherwise Henry maybe on current form. </p> -
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<p>more than matches? In a combined side i would take Hazlewood and Starc first, and then probably Boult, if he can prove his pace is back up. Otherwise Henry maybe on current form. </p>
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<p>Yeah you're probably right, still our boys haven't turned the arms over in this test yet.</p> -
<p>so after the ripper of a start, what is an acceptable 1st innings total?</p>
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<p>525/7 dec</p>
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<p>so after the ripper of a start, what is an acceptable 1st innings total?</p>
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<p>140? 150? 200?</p>
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<p>450-500 isn't out of reach if these two really apply themselves. Craigs height is such an unbelievably good asset when he bats. Remarkable really .</p> -
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<p>525/7 dec</p>
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<p>that's what I like to hear</p>
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<p>so after the ripper of a start, what is an acceptable 1st innings total?</p>
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<p>140? 150? 200?</p>
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<p>I will take anything above 200.</p> -
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<p>450-500 isn't out of reach if these two really apply themselves. Craigs height is such an unbelievably good asset when he bats. Remarkable really .</p>
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<p>Still trying to pretend that taller bowlers don't find it easier to get more bounce?</p> -
<p>Nice hitting, Mr Anderson</p>
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<p>Might as well declare and get the Aussies in ASAP, while there still might be a slither of assistance in the pitch for the bowlers.</p>
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<p>Unless Tim feels like bashing 50 off 20 balls, then I'm happy for them to hold off on the declaration for another 5 overs.</p>
