Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series
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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.
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@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@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.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@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.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
Interesting conundrum. If time was not a factor, how long would it take us to bowl them out? Haven't looked like taking a wicket since drinks in the last session!
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@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@frugby said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@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.
Mendis looking to equal Don Bradman for the fastest batsman to 1000 test runs. Only 11 runs away……13 innings it took him.
Interestingly a couple of slightly lesser legends than the Don did it quicker, Herbert Sutcliffe and Everton Weekes. Both 12 innings.
Interesting conundrum. If time was not a factor, how long would it take us to bowl them out? Haven't looked like taking a wicket since drinks in the last session!
They’ll get both individual milestones I reckon then still have about 10 overs at us before stumps.
We won’t get another wicket.
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@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Well done Mendis boys.
600 up
Hundred up.
1000 runs in 13 innings up.
Double ton on the way.
Sri Lanka must be thankful some minnows have toured to help pad the stats so much
We are the new Bangladesh
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@canefan said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
@MN5 said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
Well done Mendis boys.
600 up
Hundred up.
1000 runs in 13 innings up.
Double ton on the way.
Sri Lanka must be thankful some minnows have toured to help pad the stats so much
We are the new Bangladesh
TreMendis effort from SL.
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@Donsteppa said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:
FFS. Latham gone.
Don’t stress, their opener went early too. We’re still on track for 600 odd
