Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series

Snowy

@nzzp said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

@Chris-B said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

Ravindra given out lbw when the ball came off the middle of the bat was quite amusing.

I'm reviewing - have you seen me umpire - I'm reviewing.....

DRS is such a great contribution to the game. It has done exactly what it's meant to and effectively eliminate the howler.

Snap.

MN5

@Snowy said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

Southee maintaining his average of the last few years does make his selection as captain a bit unfortunate.

Not sure why we felt the need to have 3 left arm spinners (if we include Ravindra) but I don’t know the make up of the Lankans batting line up well enough to comment whether Bracewell might have been more dangerous than Santner. 2 leftarmers and 2 offies. Of course my dead Grandmother is more dangerous in tests than Mitch. Hopefully he proves me wrong later in the match.

Philips freakish ability to bowl brilliantly for a non frontline spinner should put Santner and Bracewell on notice.

Those two are the very definition of ‘part’ rounders. Phillips looks to be a much better batsman, not to mention bowler currently

Snowy

@MN5 I know he’s only had 7 tests but Phillips averages would suggest a bowling all rounder rather than batting. Aves 17 and 33 respectively.

MN5

@Snowy said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

@MN5 I know he’s only had 7 tests but Phillips averages would suggest a bowling all rounder rather than batting. Aves 17 and 33 respectively.

First class stats would suggest otherwise but we’ll see. That bowling average won’t stay like that at test level !

Maybe he needs to leapfrog Blundell and bat six ?

Snowy

@MN5 can only hope it does stay that way, but yes tiny sample size. Blundell still close to 40 ave I think so probably correct order at the moment. Certainly promote Phillips if quick runs needed. Blundell better higher up if new ball due I would think, so good to have both options.

Snowy

Just checked Blundell ave 36, so not much in it other than strike rate (50 v 72).

MN5

@Snowy said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

Just checked Blundell ave 36, so not much in it other than strike rate (50 v 72).

Started well but his form fell off a cliff.

See also Conway, Devon

Jury still out on Rachin Ravindra

canefan

@dogmeat said in Black Caps v Sri Lanka Test Series:

@MN5 you've already been warned once. STFU with your positivity and optimism. 😠

This is the fucking Black Caps we're talking about.

Amateur.

A more appropriate post at the end of play when NZ are involved is. "We are fucking doomed. We are only 570 in front with nine wickets in hand and we will be batting last against Kenya. We have no fucking chance".

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dogmeat

@canefan and when they do I'll be getting the tar and feathers out for @MN5

nzzp

@MN5 honey, why are people on the internet taking up pitchforks?
Ah, I supported my national team. It made sense at the time.

nzzp

This started early at 415

hopefully a terrible review from SL
Yep, looks awful. Forearm.

nzzp

oooh no, hit the glove too!

nzzp

damnit. Blundell gone.