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[Wrighty]

I wonder how Cummins feels about his 1st innings declaration now

Good point !!!

 

[Wrighty]

Having a strong West Indies has been what world cricket has needed for some years now

 

[Inruin]

Having a strong West Indies has been what world cricket has needed for some years now

Still got a way to go yet. They need to strengthen their batting and without Shamar Joseph they don't get close. Good signs that they are starting to build again though. Be an interesting England series coming up

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Blackcaps vs South Africa Test Series: State Of Affairs & Squad Breakdown — The Niche Cache

Test cricket is approaching with the New Zealand vs South Africa Test series to start in a week's time at Bay Oval before heading down the highway to Seddon Park for the second Test.

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I too don't understand the appeal of putting ravindra in the test side right now either!

What has he done in FC lately, that screams pick me?

 

[Riz]

 

[ndp26]

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Looking likely that India will get 300 again... Our young lads will have to bat well!

 

[Riz]

Looking likely that India will get 300 again... Our young lads will have to bat well!

214 run loss

 

[ndp26]

214 run loss

Yeah.... did not bat well at all. Looks like India (among others) are a class or two above our guys unfortunately.

 

[Riz]

Yeah.... did not bat well at all. Looks like India (among others) are a class or two above our guys unfortunately.

It's very hard to complete at these age grade tournaments with our small population.

 

[Inruin]

Ireland u19's going along pretty well against us. Irish cricket seems to be on the rise .

It's great to see the game growing and these previously minnow countries getting more and more competitive

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

My team today

1 T Latham
2 D Conway
3 K Williamson c
4 D Mitchell
5 G Phillips
6 T Blundell wk
7 M Santner
8 K Jamieson
9 M Henry
10 N Wagner
11 T Southee

Phillips does not deserve to be dropped here.

 

[Inruin]

My team today

1 T Latham
2 D Conway
3 K Williamson c
4 D Mitchell
5 G Phillips
6 T Blundell wk
7 M Santner
8 K Jamieson
9 M Henry
10 N Wagner
11 T Southee

Phillips does not deserve to be dropped here.

I think we have better test spin options than Santner but they are unwilling to drop him for some reason. Good short format bowler though

 

[Spence]

I’m sad how little Wagner has been playing recently. Is form might not deserve it, but it would be cool to see him play a couple more times before hanging the boots up - especially against Saffa.

 

[John Nick]

I’m sad how little Wagner has been playing recently. Is form might not deserve it, but it would be cool to see him play a couple more times before hanging the boots up - especially against Saffa.

Ravindra in for Wagner and a well grassed wicket

 

[Inruin]

I’m sad how little Wagner has been playing recently. Is form might not deserve it, but it would be cool to see him play a couple more times before hanging the boots up - especially against Saffa.

Speaking of form ... Conway.....

And hasn't Jamieson been out injured for quite a while?

 

[John Nick]

Outstanding bowling on debut from Moreki

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

How is a guy like Conway so out of form? Should he be back down the Order?

I also question the batting coaches.

 

[Riz]

For

How is a guy like Conway so out of form? Should he be back down the Order?

I also question the batting coaches.

Form is temporary, class is permanent as they say. Conway is class. This is the first real form slump of his international career to date. He will come right.

Latham was in a similar rut, then he got a string of runs in the super smash. I wouldn't be surprised if he scores big today.

 

[John Nick]

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Form is temporary, class is permanent as they say. Conway is class. This is the first real form slump of his international career to date. He will come right.

Latham was in a similar rut, then he got a string of runs in the super smash. I wouldn't be surprised if he scores big today.

Tbf the ball that got Conway was a beauty. This guy is bowling well
He has gone past Williamson several times.

 

[tyrael]

Feel for Conway. He's definitely world class just in a real slump.