Black Caps vs England Series
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@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
@Rapido said in Black Caps vs England Series:
It will be good in the new era to have a tail who aren't afraid of the bouncer and of the new ball. And bat for the senior batsman (which only O'Rourke does).
With Smith and Foulkes in the mix that dream may be a possibility.
This post and dream is ignoring the dumb and soft and falling onto obvious traps ... that half the top 7 did today. One easy problem at a time for the new super coach. Can't expect miracles like coaching specialist batsmen to not be crao while also coaching the tail to not be pussies.
O’Rourke has reasonably solid defence and knows his role well. Despite scoring fuck all runs he’s not the bunny his stats say he is.
He could teach some of the batsmen above him about how to place a value on your wicket
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@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
There are some seriously ordinary names in that list.
Patel, Marshall, Rutherford maybe. Probably could consider them "Journeymen" (which is not a bad thing). All good enough to play tests.
Also remembering Patel played a huge amount of County cricket before coming to NZ.
Kinda like the "worst All Black" arguments.
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Satnav top scoring is so nineties blackcraps
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@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
@Rapido said in Black Caps vs England Series:
It will be good in the new era to have a tail who aren't afraid of the bouncer and of the new ball. And bat for the senior batsman (which only O'Rourke does).
With Smith and Foulkes in the mix that dream may be a possibility.
This post and dream is ignoring the dumb and soft and falling onto obvious traps ... that half the top 7 did today. One easy problem at a time for the new super coach. Can't expect miracles like coaching specialist batsmen to not be crao while also coaching the tail to not be pussies.
O’Rourke has reasonably solid defence and knows his role well. Despite scoring fuck all runs he’s not the bunny his stats say he is.
He adds bigger partnerships to the team score than Southee.
This is statistical fact.
He should be 10, and Southee 11. The team would consistently get larger totals.
Wouldn't be a true blackcaps test match experience without complaints about Southee's batting. So, I'll stay true to form until the last.
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@booboo said in Black Caps vs England Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
There are some seriously ordinary names in that list.
Patel, Marshall, Rutherford maybe. Probably could consider them "Journeymen" (which is not a bad thing). All good enough to play tests.
Also remembering Patel played a huge amount of County cricket before coming to NZ.
Kinda like the "worst All Black" arguments.
Yeah poor from me, I try not to sink to that level and have a go at guys that, like you say, have played for their country.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
All out for 347.
Actually a pretty handy enough score, much better than I thought they’d get to
Middle order really bailed out by Santner (and WOR).
Here's a thought.
In a five day test match, why not hit most of the balls along the ground. Especially if you're supposed to be a specialist batsman!
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@MN5 said in Black Caps vs England Series:
Early days but looking slightly ominous and familiar.
Henry getting some early, Southee bowling pies and Root and Bethel untroubled with Brook to come.
England will get 400 by the end of the day
Possibly a great reverse jinx with the MCC now wobbling at 82 for 5
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@canefan said in Black Caps vs England Series:
@Damo said in Black Caps vs England Series:
Santner is having a great test.
I almost feel bad for rubbishing him in test cricket a few months ago.
Amazing from a guy who couldn't take test wickets until he balled out in India
If his batting stays good he could be considered an option in all conditions. It's good asset to have a guy who can bowl lots of overs and score a few runs.
I guess the counter argument is that we have Phillips and Ravindra who combined perform that role.
