Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka
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I wish they would permanently rest De Grandhomme from the test squad at least . I can't for the life of me see what value he adds to that team . Zero penetration as a bowler combined with him showing bugger all inclination to bat for time or to build an innings when the team is in trouble . I am getting a bit tired of hearing the commentators say "well that is how he plays " as he walks off the ground having tried , and failed , to smash one of the first balls he faces over the ropes . He may be ok for limited overs but he is bollocks as a test player .
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@Cactus-Jack said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
I wish they would permanently rest De Grandhomme from the test squad at least . I can't for the life of me see what value he adds to that team . Zero penetration as a bowler combined with him showing bugger all inclination to bat for time or to build an innings when the team is in trouble . I am getting a bit tired of hearing the commentators say "well that is how he plays " as he walks off the ground having tried , and failed , to smash one of the first balls he faces over the ropes . He may be ok for limited overs but he is bollocks as a test player .
He gets some real hate on here and I think it's totally undeserved. After 15 tests he's still on the under 30 over 30 scale in terms of bowling/batting. It seems any good performances are 'lucky' or 'flukes'
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Yeah, I reckon CdG is the best all rounder that we have. His bowling (from my eye test) is far superior to Corey and Neesh, and his batting is way better Doug.
In saying that, I would like to see Neesh in the test team batting at 6. I reckon he has the potential to average 40+ as a batsman in tests, and can roll the arm a bit.
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@MN5 said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
On the subject of another Colin born in SA.
How has Munro not got more of a look in at test level with the first class stats he has ?
Going along nicely so far...
His technique is awful
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That catch attempt would embarrass a B-Grade club player
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@mimic said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Yeah, I reckon CdG is the best all rounder that we have. His bowling (from my eye test) is far superior to Corey and Neesh, and his batting is way better Doug.
In saying that, I would like to see Neesh in the test team batting at 6. I reckon he has the potential to average 40+ as a batsman in tests, and can roll the arm a bit.
Corey's takes more wickets but more expensive too. He has a real knack for picking up key wickets at important moments. His batting is miles ahead, as is Neesham's.
Neesham probably the best bat of the current crop of all rounders but has had issues his head falling away in his delivery that makes his line a bit inconsistent. Didn't see him bowling on the 3rd so not sure how much his action has improved in his period away from the team.
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@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
Centre of the motherfucking universe
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@Cyclops said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@mimic said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Yeah, I reckon CdG is the best all rounder that we have. His bowling (from my eye test) is far superior to Corey and Neesh, and his batting is way better Doug.
In saying that, I would like to see Neesh in the test team batting at 6. I reckon he has the potential to average 40+ as a batsman in tests, and can roll the arm a bit.
Corey's takes more wickets but more expensive too. He has a real knack for picking up key wickets at important moments. His batting is miles ahead, as is Neesham's.
Neesham probably the best bat of the current crop of all rounders but has had issues his head falling away in his delivery that makes his line a bit inconsistent. Didn't see him bowling on the 3rd so not sure how much his action has improved in his period away from the team.
I had to do a quick stat check..
Maybe its because I'm on my phone, but CdG has a better strike rate than Corey. CdG has a (slightly) better batting average as well.
CdG can bowl more overs as well. Always worried that Corey and Neesh will break down if they are required to bowl more than 10 overs. -
@mariner4life said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
Centre of the motherfucking universe
Baron is that you?
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@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@mariner4life said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
@Virgil said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Looking at the schedule Is there a reason why the Bay Oval has 4 of the 6 ODIs this summer?
Centre of the motherfucking universe
Baron is that you?
Proud of his hometown.
Yet hasn't lived there in years....
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@Cyclops said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@mimic said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Yeah, I reckon CdG is the best all rounder that we have. His bowling (from my eye test) is far superior to Corey and Neesh, and his batting is way better Doug.
In saying that, I would like to see Neesh in the test team batting at 6. I reckon he has the potential to average 40+ as a batsman in tests, and can roll the arm a bit.
Corey's takes more wickets but more expensive too. He has a real knack for picking up key wickets at important moments. His batting is miles ahead, as is Neesham's.
Neesham probably the best bat of the current crop of all rounders but has had issues his head falling away in his delivery that makes his line a bit inconsistent. Didn't see him bowling on the 3rd so not sure how much his action has improved in his period away from the team.
Anderson can bowl at the death. Neesham and CDG can''t. That is a real benefit if you are picking Henry.
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Who is this seifort and why is he in the team?
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@mariner4life said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Who is this seifort and why is he in the team?
Wicket-keeper. Development pick with an eye to the world cup as the selectors want a third WK in case Latham or Watling break down.
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@Godder said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
@mariner4life said in Cricket - NZ vs Sri Lanka:
Who is this seifort and why is he in the team?
Wicket-keeper. Development pick with an eye to the world cup as the selectors want a third WK in case Latham or Watling break down.
Watling won't go to the World Cup. Seifert and Blundell are fighting for one spot.
