Gerrystackle wrote: The pace bowling stocks for NZ are looking promising. Southee, Boult have played well recently, although Bracewell had a leveler in this game just finished. In the wings are some guys with genuine wheels - Milne, McKay, McLenagahn (sp) and Wheeler - not to mention Wagner and here is a bolter to watch.....Andy Matheson. He sprays it around at the moment but is as quick as anyone else going around - so he has alot of work to do before he steps up. Mean while in the batting we have.................Look, the answer lies with NZ cricket and what they hope to get from the game. T20 and ODI focus has totally stuffed our players confidence in their ability to bat time. Flynn and Williamson have the appitude to do this, Taylor, McCullum and Guptill on the other hand, I'm not so sure. God I would love for them to prove me wrong (actually McCullums double ton vs India a couple years ago probably proves me wrong). Keep an eye on young Ish Sodhi from ND; leg spinner who can bat with talent to burn. |
JK wrote: Get Ryder back in there ASAP. He is the best bit of batting talent we have had in a long long time. No 5 for him. This then leaves the problem of finding another opener (welcome back Lou) and giving Flynn the bad news that there is no room at the inn. |
Olfart wrote: Agree Lou Vincent should be in the frame. He still has a lot to offer and not just his batting either as he is by far one of the better fielders around as well. I think in the past there was an issue or two between Lou and the (then) administration/leadership but things have moved on since then. Problem is..would he be interested? I dunno... |
Muppet wrote: your kidding yourself if you think 4.5m Kiwi's are gonna always compete with powers like India, Oz, SA, England etc. |
JK wrote: Had lunch with Lou last week. Would play for NZ again. |
1Daz wrote: Really! Thats very good news. Is he playing for Auckland this season? |
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