Black Caps v South Africa
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@Bovidae said in Black Caps v South Africa:
Doull is suggesting that Blundell could be looked at to bat at 6 and keep in place of Neesham. Brownlie to open with Guptill. Neesham needs to bowl well to justify his position as an all-rounder.
I expect Hesson will be conservative and retain Latham.
If we pick a specialist keeper then I think they will drop Broom and keep six bowling options.
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@Bovidae said in Black Caps v South Africa:
Doull is suggesting that Blundell could be looked at to bat at 6 and keep in place of Neesham. Brownlie to open with Guptill. Neesham needs to bowl well to justify his position as an all-rounder.
I expect Hesson will be conservative and retain Latham.
I don't think he's in the squad is he, Doully? Aren't we back with Ronchi as the second keeper in the squad?
Doesn't sound like Guppy is due to play on Saturday, but I think the opposite about conservatism. I think if he doesn't make runs next outing they'll drop Tom and give Guppy and Luke a run. Who else misses out is my main question?
Could be any of Broom, Neesham, CdGh, Santner or Sodhi from today's team.
Based on his bowling (lack thereof), I'd say Jimmy. But, the proper life-for-like would be Neil Broom, which right now would be harsh - may not be by Saturday, of course!
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@Chris-B. said in Black Caps v South Africa:
@Bovidae said in Black Caps v South Africa:
Doull is suggesting that Blundell could be looked at to bat at 6 and keep in place of Neesham. Brownlie to open with Guptill. Neesham needs to bowl well to justify his position as an all-rounder.
I expect Hesson will be conservative and retain Latham.
I don't think he's in the squad is he, Doully? Aren't we back with Ronchi as the second keeper in the squad?
He is saying you don't go back to Ronchi and bring Blundell into the squad for the last 3 ODIs vs SA and see how he goes. There is also a tri-series with the Bangles and Ireland prior to the Champions Trophy to look at options. Clearly, a change needs to be made as the opening partnerships haven't delivered.
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The last statement Hesson made was that they will probably go with Latham + Ronchi to the Champions trophy. After that they will bring in a new keeper and Latham will go back to being only a batsman. I think they feel that someone like Blundell won't be ready in time.
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@tubbyj said in Black Caps v South Africa:
I think it is too much to ask Latham to open and keep in ODI's move him down the order as his keeping is superb and bring in Worker as a opener.
As I said, Hesson only thinks Latham is a part time wicket keeper until the Champions Trophy. After that Latham won't be required to keep wicket at all. Of course, Latham's performances could change his mind. I don't think Hesson will pick Latham as a specialist keeper. He is only keeping right now so we can have six bowling options.
Also I don't think Worker will get ahead of Brownlie now.
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@tubbyj said in Black Caps v South Africa:
I think it is too much to ask Latham to open and keep in ODI's move him down the order as his keeping is superb and bring in Worker as a opener.
Can't see either of those things happening in the near future.
Latham doesn't have the game to accelerate the scoring batting in the lower middle-order and, as hydro says, Worker will have to bide his time with Brownlie doing well.
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@Chris-B. said in Black Caps v South Africa:
Time for two of Taylor, Broom and Neesham to take this deep. Don't want to see the 5th wicket go down before the 43rd over.
Good work Rossco and Jimmy - especially Jimmy!
Go hard boys! Set batsmen and wickets in hand.
