Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland

Ravindra with a really poor dropped catch. He's been a food bill in this test so far. Does he need his eyes checked?

Fuck wake up Ravindra you have sleep walked through the game so far.
Dropped 2 sitters and a first ball duck.

We can't afford to waste chances when we are chasing the game

Who is deciding fielding positions in this test?!
Conway in the gully instead of Phillips??
Rachin at short mid wicket?! The boy has always needed to be hidden in the field as standard.

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

Is Robinson the guy whose career was stalled by something he posted on social media when he was 16?

Pretty much. He also had some perceived issues with his fitness levels. The real reason though was apparently because they wanted guys bowling at 85mph average and he was considered not fast enough.

All I would say to that is that Glenn McGrath was not exactly express pace and he seemed to go OK.

Sanity has prevailed

Latham presumably set those fielding positions, and to be fair corrected the gully casting today to positive outcome.
Not exactly covered himself in glory with not reviewing an LBW off Henry that turned out to be clearly out, however.

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

The game is rapidly getting away from us

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

The game is rapidly getting away from us

Do it again, do it again

Kylo steps up and the're 7 down, 211 in front. Needed that wicket bigly

Amazing day at Lords. Is truly a special place.

Banter with the England fans top notch.

To a man, they love our cricket team.

@majorpom any demons in the pitch? On TV it's looking flat - this pair making batting look easy

and of course the ball keeps low and we get a wicket

5 for Smith and well deserved. He's bowled well.

Going to be a tricky chase I fear

Jesus, out first over chasing a wide ball. FFS.

Bollocks, Kane gone.

He's reviewing but that looked out as anything

WOR goneski now. Lots of runs to get - will need somehting special

Heading to Lords tomorrow. Crap pitch though.

Kane reviewing a ball hitting middle and off is also not a good sign.

Sometime gets a ton we win. But I'm not confident

@Donsteppa said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

Kane reviewing a ball hitting middle and off is also not a good sign.

he was praying for a miracle. He knew.

@nzzp said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Donsteppa said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

Kane reviewing a ball hitting middle and off is also not a good sign.

he was praying for a miracle. He knew.

Yeah, the problem with that is he was never a Shane Watson type.

I've never been sympathetic to the Mark Richardson (I think it was) type of commentary nonsense trying to use reviews to magically get out/save the big players. If it's out or not out, DRS ain't going to switch it.

It's either a burn of a review at the expense of his team mates later, or he genuinely couldn't pick the line.

Good work Nathan Smith.

This chase might as well be 600 in the context of this game.

Loads of batting to come ( on paper, not evident in the first innings )

Yep, a top effort from Jamieson and Smith in this test. Not (yet) matched by their top order.

Hopefully Ravindra isn't as half-arsed with his batting as he was with his fielding.

Jamieson and Smith are in top company. The two names immediately above them being Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah.

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

Maybe blame the fielder its test Cricket you can catch in any position. Do your job in the field don't blame someone else for the drops FFS.

The gully is not a hard postion you can see the ball right off the bat and the ball comes in front of you.

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

100% agree on that one.

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

It's almost "Pakistan mid 90s vs the Black Caps" level.

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

It's almost "Pakistan mid 90s vs the Black Caps" level.

Was that the horror in Hamilton?

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

It's almost "Pakistan mid 90s vs the Black Caps" level.

Was that the horror in Hamilton?

I'm not sure living there is relevant.

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@canefan said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@MN5 said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

@Sprinko said in Black Caps Test Tour to England & Ireland:

And Conway inexplicably back in a second gully position drops another one.
HOW FUCKING THICK IS TOM LATHAM

He's also scored three runs in as many innings. That isn't ideal.

Stage is set today for Ravindra to show he can knuckle down and fight.

We need some of our batsmen to actually stand up and fight for their wicket. It feels like the batsmen have slept walked through the entire game. The top score in the first innings was from Kylo wasn't it? Or was it Philips? Some guys don't deserve their match payments so far

THe BCs are living up to the "home track bullies" reputation with this performance so far.

We were tough on India. But we just seem flat in England right now, bowlers excluded

Indeed. Some harsh memories of that tour in 2022 and we're only on day two.

Mitchell rediscovering some the form he had then would be handy.

Potentially slightly worryingly that five of the six guys from that top order are playing in this series.

You certainly can't fault any of the bowlers on the tour so far.

If we lose the game the batters should be carrying all of the bowlers' luggage, because they are being carried on the pitch right now

It's almost "Pakistan mid 90s vs the Black Caps" level.

Was that the horror in Hamilton?

I'm not sure living there is relevant.

That game was just another reason to leave

"Every day is a bowling day"

@canefan The pitch is a killer though. Sideways movement is fine but the variable bounce is a lottery. The ball is regularly hitting porridge areas and turning into a worm burner.
Other depressing news. I live 10km away and it is currently raining.