England in New Zealand
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mas cambios
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I think he should as well.
A very slow day in the test, like a throw back to the 60's! England were tied up in knots by the Kiwi spinners and only the two at the end looked to attack.
England need another 100 runs at least to save the game at this point.
I think he should as well.
A very slow day in the test, like a throw back to the 60's! England were tied up in knots by the Kiwi spinners and only the two at the end looked to attack.
England need another 100 runs at least to save the game at this point.
MasterBlaster
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My God How slow are England batting. Even Gavaskar and Boycott would have scored at a faster pace.
My God How slow are England batting. Even Gavaskar and Boycott would have scored at a faster pace.
Jelly Beanz
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Broad should be in for Harmison after this test but batting wise we are already playing 'the future' in Cook, Bell and Pietersen. Beyond that, I don't think there are many candidates who would be ready for it. Bopara is an option, but performed poorly against Sri Lanka.
In the medium-term, Edwards at Somerset and Denly at Kent look to be a good pair of openers. Hildreth doesn't look too shabby a middle order player either.
Broad should be in for Harmison after this test but batting wise we are already playing 'the future' in Cook, Bell and Pietersen. Beyond that, I don't think there are many candidates who would be ready for it. Bopara is an option, but performed poorly against Sri Lanka.
In the medium-term, Edwards at Somerset and Denly at Kent look to be a good pair of openers. Hildreth doesn't look too shabby a middle order player either.
Norm the whale
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Hildreth needs a big county season in my opinion, that would really push into contention.
The Scottish player, Kyle Coetzer might be worth a look as well if he can develop further. Saying that it's not the batting that worries more the long term bowling.
Hildreth needs a big county season in my opinion, that would really push into contention.
The Scottish player, Kyle Coetzer might be worth a look as well if he can develop further. Saying that it's not the batting that worries more the long term bowling.
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imported_wrongun
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Can we have sajid mahmood back please!!
Can we have sajid mahmood back please!!
Jelly Beanz
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Long term bowling wise we're laughing: James Harris, Chris Jordan, Steve Finn and Adil Rashid are all under 20 (by some distance) and Plunkett and Broad aren't many into their 20s either. I've heard good things about Mervyn Westfield from Essex as well.
Long term bowling wise we're laughing: James Harris, Chris Jordan, Steve Finn and Adil Rashid are all under 20 (by some distance) and Plunkett and Broad aren't many into their 20s either. I've heard good things about Mervyn Westfield from Essex as well.
mas cambios
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The big thing is that they have to continue to develop though, I like the look of Jordan. He could be a potential number 8 batsman and 1st change bowler.
Rashid is another interesting one but he needs to be handled correctly and not made out to be the second coming of English spin.
The big thing is that they have to continue to develop though, I like the look of Jordan. He could be a potential number 8 batsman and 1st change bowler.
Rashid is another interesting one but he needs to be handled correctly and not made out to be the second coming of English spin.
mas cambios
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Gets interesting now, we could concede a 100 plus lead with 5 sessions to play. NZ throw the bat and score a quick 150 odd, it good set up a nasty last day for England.
Gets interesting now, we could concede a 100 plus lead with 5 sessions to play. NZ throw the bat and score a quick 150 odd, it good set up a nasty last day for England.
AB
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That's probably the only they'll get a result in this game, but I don't think England would press for a result after playing so defensively. England probably want to bat as long as they can. The onus is on NZ to bowl them out as soon as possible, but, going by the scorecard, this doesn't seem like a pitch that assists the bowlers.
That's probably the only they'll get a result in this game, but I don't think England would press for a result after playing so defensively. England probably want to bat as long as they can. The onus is on NZ to bowl them out as soon as possible, but, going by the scorecard, this doesn't seem like a pitch that assists the bowlers.
mas cambios
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The way its going England will be all out shortly and New Zealand will have a handy 120 lead. A quick 45 over thrash, set England 300 to win in a little over 3 sessions.
The way its going England will be all out shortly and New Zealand will have a handy 120 lead. A quick 45 over thrash, set England 300 to win in a little over 3 sessions.
Jelly Beanz
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Different looking game now, isn't it? England still facing probably up to 300 to chase in 3 sessions but the momentum is very much England's at the moment.
Different looking game now, isn't it? England still facing probably up to 300 to chase in 3 sessions but the momentum is very much England's at the moment.
mas cambios
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A remarkable change aided by some superb catching.
Will still be very taxing but we have a chance.
A remarkable change aided by some superb catching.
Will still be very taxing but we have a chance.
MasterBlaster
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Just took one day to turn the game on its head. England must be cursing themselves now for playing so slowly. 300 is chaseable but on a last day track funny things can happen. I think England will play safe and try to secure a draw.
Just took one day to turn the game on its head. England must be cursing themselves now for playing so slowly. 300 is chaseable but on a last day track funny things can happen. I think England will play safe and try to secure a draw.
someblokecalleddave
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Can I ask all you lot that are watching this on sky to cancel your subscriptions and state that your doing so because it's too expensive and that it stops poor sods like me from being able to watch it! I'm listening to it on the radio which is okay - but lets have it back on terrestial tele please! Or at least the highlights?
Can I ask all you lot that are watching this on sky to cancel your subscriptions and state that your doing so because it's too expensive and that it stops poor sods like me from being able to watch it! I'm listening to it on the radio which is okay - but lets have it back on terrestial tele please! Or at least the highlights?
Wolf
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Dave, click this link, and then type in New Zealand v England in the search function and you will get a 10 minute highlight programme after each days play.http://cricket-videos.blogspot.com/
Dave, click this link, and then type in New Zealand v England in the search function and you will get a 10 minute highlight programme after each days play.http://cricket-videos.blogspot.com/
someblokecalleddave
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Cheers wolf!
Cheers wolf!
someblokecalleddave
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Kiss that idea goodbye - Pieterson just gone
Kiss that idea goodbye - Pieterson just gone
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