2nd Test - Australia v New Zealand Hobart Dec 9 - Dec 13 2011

[The Joker]

you know if you just type Cutting into the searchbox in cricinfo, you can find out his real name

That would imply that I care what his name is

 

[Big Pete]

Or imply you know what you're talking about.

 

[Big Pete]

You ripper Pattinson!

 

[The Joker]

Taylor gone

 

[aussies1st]

Great stuff Pattinson.

 

[Leagueaddict]

Kiwis hanging in there...Siddle bit unlucky with only one. Wooo...Taylor OUT!

 

[Mr Angry]

Two great catches this morning too.

 

[Leagueaddict]

OK just Brownose I mean Brownlie to go

 

[The Joker]

Pattinson is on fire

 

[aussies1st]

Pattinson top stuff.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

NZ doing what NZ do. They've been positive for most of the game, but after doing well yesterday they've come out and tried to squeeze out runs at a snails pace.

When you think about not losing first and winning second, this sort of thing happens.

 

[African Monkey]

I think some people are harsh on Starc. Yes he's not quite test level yet but the potential is certainly there. He's just having a bit of trouble finding his length at this stage but I do believe that he'll end up being a very good bowler for you guys.

 

[Timbo]

Can someone tell me as to why McCullum no longer keeps at test level? Is it only because they wanted him to bat up the order or is more to do with him personally? Could his body not take it over 5 days?

Seems to me having Flynn or Watling up the order combined with McCullum keeping and batting at 6 or 7 would be a much stronger side with the bat.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

I thought McCullum didn't want to keep so he can bat higher up?

Don't worry mate i'm not PB or Moffo

Late bloomer perhaps?

 

[Hallatia]

I think it has something to do with his knees

 

[Timbo]

I think it has something to do with his knees

That'd be fair enough. If it's just 'I don't wanna keep in tests anymore' that'd be a pretty selifsh indulgence on his part.

 

[hineyrulz]

The Kiwi's have to have a better option than Young???

 

[Leagueaddict]

I think some people are harsh on Starc. Yes he's not quite test level yet but the potential is certainly there. He's just having a bit of trouble finding his length at this stage but I do believe that he'll end up being a very good bowler for you guys.

Ahhh you just want him in so you can slog his wayward ones

 

[attila_the_gorilla]

McCullum believed the hype and thinks he's a decent test batsman. In fact he's no better than any other options.

 

[hineyrulz]

Not smart cricket there.