2nd Test: New Zealand v South Africa @ Seddon Park Hamilton Feb 13-17, 2024

[TheParraboy]

Starts Tuesday 9am AEDT

Mitchell out

Mitchell ruled out of second South Africa Test and Australia T20Is

The top-order batter has been carrying a long-term foot injury and will now aim to be fit for the Australia Test series

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Conrad on South Africa's big defeat: 'A jolt and a wake-up call'

South Africa head coach says his inexperienced players now know the 'harsh reality of Test cricket' after being thrown in the deep-end

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[King-Gutho94]

Mitchell is a big loss not so much for this game but if he isn't right for the Aussie series.

I see him as a bit of thorne in that middle order and a guy that isn't intimidated by the Aussies and will score runs.

 

[JJ]

Williamson and Mitchel both skipping the T20 series with Aust, I believe

 

[King-Gutho94]

Williamson and Mitchel both skipping the T20 series with Aust, I believe

Where are there Prioities ffs.

T20s should be ahead of tests.

 

[TheParraboy]

Williamson and Mitchel both skipping the T20 series with Aust, I believe

Mitchell injury,
Williamsons wife expecting during the t20 series

New Zealand National Cricket Team | NZ | New Zealand Team News and Matches

Find New Zealand cricket team news, match schedule, results, photos, and videos on ESPNcricinfo. Stay updated with the New Zealand team's performances.

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[TheParraboy]

Uncapped O'Rourke likely to play ahead of Wagner in Hamilton Test

New Zealand captain Southee says the tall quick "has a good chance" to make his Test debut

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[JJ]

RSA won toss and batted 101/5 - O'Rourke and Wagner in for Santner and Jamieson... Henry, Wagner, O'Rourke and Ravindra (2) with the wickets

 

[King-Gutho94]

Neil Wagner is back after not being seen in the side for nearly 12 months.

I assume they are getting him ready for his bunny Smudge next month. He is one bowler that troubled us last time.

 

[TheParraboy]

Ravindra Root

 

[bazza]

so which team has the most South African born players?

 

[TheParraboy]

Shaun Von Berg could be my all time favourite player

on debut
bald
red beard
looks like loves a beer (think Boon body)

and...


batting at no8.

 

[JJ]

Shaun Von Berg could be my all time favourite player

on debut
bald
red beard
looks like loves a beer (think Boon body)

and...


batting at no8.

lot to like, but as of yet he doesn't look 'busy' enough

 

[JJ]

I can't be the only person unconvinced by Southee's captaincy, they should have done everything to keep Williamson in the role...

Boult is a huge loss, and tbh I think it's fair to start questioning whether Southee's bowling is either affected by the extra responsibilities, or like Wagner perhaps he near/at/past his use by date...

 

[hineyrulz]

Shaun Von Berg could be my all time favourite player

on debut
bald
red beard
looks like loves a beer (think Boon body)

and...


batting at no8.

Sounds like a candidate for Bea Arthur. He’ll
Play in the middle of course.

 

[TheParraboy]

Sounds like a candidate for Bea Arthur. He’ll
Play in the middle of course.

Will he have a 11year + career (and counting) like BA?

Ole Von boy turning 38 this year..

 

[Rod]

I can't be the only person unconvinced by Southee's captaincy, they should have done everything to keep Williamson in the role...

Boult is a huge loss, and tbh I think it's fair to start questioning whether Southee's bowling is either affected by the extra responsibilities, or like Wagner perhaps he near/at/past his use by date...

It was always an odd choice, but if not Williamson I'm not sure who else would be a good candidate, Latham would have been equally as uninspiring.

I would have been tempted to go Mitchell but who knows if he would want to do it etc.

 

[hineyrulz]

Will he have a 11year + career (and counting) like BA?

Ole Von boy turning 38 this year..

If the Eels board are selecting he could get 20 years. Stability!!!

 

[King-Gutho94]

I can't be the only person unconvinced by Southee's captaincy, they should have done everything to keep Williamson in the role...

Boult is a huge loss, and tbh I think it's fair to start questioning whether Southee's bowling is either affected by the extra responsibilities, or like Wagner perhaps he near/at/past his use by date...

I think Kane stepped down so he didn't burn himself out with all the leadership responsibilities and keep his batting ticking along. He obviously felt it was best decision for all parties.

But in saying that i am not sure who else could do the role atm. Tom Latham shouldn't be anywhere near the test side despite being in the leadership group.

Is there anyone else that stands out in your eyes for the captaincy to replace southee.

 

[JJ]

I think Kane stepped down so he didn't burn himself out with all the leadership responsibilities and keep his batting ticking along. He obviously felt it was best decision for all parties.

But in saying that i am not sure who else could do the role atm. Tom Latham shouldn't be anywhere near the test side despite being in the leadership group.

Is there anyone else that stands out in your eyes for the captaincy to replace southee.

I'd have preferred Williamson to drop totally what he calls his third favourite form of international cricket...

Too early for Mitchell, so that's really it - maybe Blundell, Southee is 35 and a pace bowler

242 all out, 4 wickets on debut for O'Rourke and on a hat trick in the second innings

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Surely the kiwis have another Lee Germon waiting in the wings.