Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series
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@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
Devon is on thin ice.
We've got to play spin options and Ajaz is probably the best we have. It's a pity he's not six inches taller.
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Just a really disappointing but somewhat predictable performance after the disappointing selections. The Black Caps really need a shake up, we still have the talent but we're under performing.
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@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
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@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
Does O’Rourke mean nothing to you ?
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@nzzp I'm sticking with my prescription that Henry and Sears should have come in and Southee and Santner should have gone out.
I think yuo're half right. Yest to exitting both of Southee and Santner, but I'd pick Henry and Sodhi (or AN Other spinner). Pace won't get us wickets on these pitches.
Does O’Rourke mean nothing to you ?
yes, arguably more bounce.
But Southee and Henry aren't WOR. And the effectiveness drops as the test goes on. So yeah, love WOR (hunh, what is it good for) ... but would still go spin heavy.
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There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
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@No-Quarter That's what I think too.
WOR's success encourages me to play more pace - especially vs SL (or Bangladesh).
We would still be playing with Ajaz, Phillips and Ravindra.
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@No-Quarter said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
There is no point playing spinners that are not good enough. Yes the conditions suit spin, but on the flipside the Sri Lankans are used to playing in these conditions against spin, so the spinner actually has to be good to have success.
Can someone email this to Gary Stead ?
Coulda done with being sent to numerous past coaches too.
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@canefan said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
It's a while since I've thought about the next Test keeper in line. But Blundell's batting and keeping aren't brilliant these days...
After a promising start he hasn't kicked on to become BJW 2.0 as we'd hoped
I reckon that is a bit harsh. An average of 36 (with no particular preference to easy opposition) is pretty close to Watling offered. Watling favoured by his longevity, but I think there was probably a considerable crossover after Blundell debuted when he could have capably played test cricket, we just didn't need him.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Going for 600 now and I’m clearly the only ferner who is remotely interested.
Mendis will be aiming for 200, the other Mendis for 100 and a declaration should see NZ at about 10/1 at stumps assuming Latham survives.
What is there to say, hah.
