Black Caps v South Africa
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@Chris said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
Phillips unable to bowl due to his Shoulder leaves us with just one spinner on a pitch taking spin not ideal.
I missed this. Was this an injury in this match? Or did he come into the match injured? (Because if so, that would have tipped the scales on retaining Santner for this match)
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@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
@Chris said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
Phillips unable to bowl due to his Shoulder leaves us with just one spinner on a pitch taking spin not ideal.
I missed this. Was this an injury in this match? Or did he come into the match injured? (Because if so, that would have tipped the scales on retaining Santner for this match)
Injured it fielding in this match.
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I'd expect NZ were complacent soming into this. match. In fact I wouldn't blame them, they are playing a D Grade South Africa, I'm complacent. If they lose, they'll (we'll) just have to wallow in their mediocrity.
Blackcaps have had a habit of complacency the last 3 years now. Losing to Bangladesh (after which Stead told us not to be arrogant and expect to win like All Blacks fans, pathetic). Then lost second test v a poor-batting South Africa a week after walloping them.
Stead has been re-appointed (without challenge). So, obviously no one sees a problem with anything, it's all hunky-dory.
On this particular test. Mis-reading a pitch is not complacency, so I'll give them a pass on that. Sometimes shit happens. I don't blame them for wanting a 4 seamer attack at home, it has worked.
On the selections. Jamieson is apparently in doubt for the Aussie tests.
There is complacency is in selecting the older guys who haven't been able to put in the prep.
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@Windows97 said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
We seem to be blowing a golden opportunity to finally get a series win of any sort against SA
Should still be plenty of time for a result, I just hope it’s the right one !
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Two very good young bowlers
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Willo fantastic, pencil him in v Australia
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@Gunner said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
@Chris-B Southee is the captain, there’s no way he’s not playing and taking the new ball.
In the unlikely event that I'm appointed coach in the next couple of weeks he's not getting the new ball - unless it's going to swing mightily!
I'll be surprised if you're not correct on both counts.
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@Rapido said in Black Caps v South Africa Tests:
On the selections. Jamieson is apparently in doubt for the Aussie tests.
What's his problem now?
