Lets hear it for the Kiwis

[ozbash]

Not since Steve Ritson has the future of Kiwi cricket looked so rosy.

Led by the best captain in the world the team has solidified and gained maturity under John Bracewell.No longer is it a resting place for first class players, you gotta work to get named now.

Seriously under done in bowling strike power the team has pulled together and strengthened their fielding and bowling attack to become a world class outfit...

look out the south africans !!

 

[knights04]

:?

 

[Anonymous]

How old is Stephen Fleming and how long has he got left?

 

[southern warrior]

Fleming is 30 , i would say he would have 4 or 5 years left.

 

[Anonymous]

How long has he been captain for, it seems like an eternity

 

[Twizzle]

Bring 'em on.

 

[choc_soldier]

I think the Kiwis will be quite competitve against the Cricket Boks. Should be a good series.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

How long has he been captain for, it seems like an eternity

He debuted in 94 and was given the captaincy in 97.

 

[choc_soldier]

How long has he been captain for, it seems like an eternity

He debuted in 94 and was given the captaincy in 97.

Didn't he replace Lee Germon? I remember him... the guy who was made captain on his test debut.

 

[Iafeta]

Yep, good gloveman, not much else. A Glenn Turner special.

Thankfully now in New Zealand you have to perform or else. No special favours. And if you don't, there's blokes like Craig Cumming, Hamish Marshall, Ian Butler, and a whole host of promising youngsters such as Pete Fulton and Rob Nichol preying on an opening to take your place and put you into history.

Even the likes of Chris Cairns and Daniel Vettori, long given the red carpet are increasingly under pressure from the media especially to perform.

The best thing in their game now is the fielding, its absolutely terrific with Cumming and Marshall scintillating, and their running between the sticks, again the same two marvellous. And the length of the batting. Dan Vettori now has a test ton, Kyle Mills was batting 11 and has a couple of first class tons. Only one series, but it all looks better.

 

[Stormin Norman]

if they are going close to be the best in the world they relly need shane bond back tuffey is ok but bond was quick and always got wickets. does n e one know how his back is?

 

[ThrashViking]

If all goes well he should be fit by the end of the domestic season
He should be right for the England tour also

 

[Anonymous]

Thankfully now in New Zealand you have to perform or else. No special favours. And if you don't, there's blokes like Craig Cumming, Hamish Marshall, Ian Butler,

Have to take serious issue with this comment. Cumming, Marshall, and Butler all got in the team despite not performing at first class level. Doesn't seem much of a trade-off, swapping international failures for players who can't even score runs at FC level.

 

[southern warrior]

Thankfully now in New Zealand you have to perform or else. No special favours. And if you don't, there's blokes like Craig Cumming, Hamish Marshall, Ian Butler,

Have to take serious issue with this comment. Cumming, Marshall, and Butler all got in the team despite not performing at first class level. Doesn't seem much of a trade-off, swapping international failures for players who can't even score runs at FC level.

Now that i dont agree with, Craig Cumming has eight First class Hundreds that doesnt seem much to most Australians, But i New Zealand that is alot.
Cumming also was the second highest scorer in first class cricket last year.
He has a first class batting average of 35 which is pretty good.

 

[That Guy]

Thankfully now in New Zealand you have to perform or else. No special favours. And if you don't, there's blokes like Craig Cumming, Hamish Marshall, Ian Butler,

Have to take serious issue with this comment. Cumming, Marshall, and Butler all got in the team despite not performing at first class level. Doesn't seem much of a trade-off, swapping international failures for players who can't even score runs at FC level.

Now that i dont agree with, Craig Cumming has eight First class Hundreds that doesnt seem much to most Australians, But i New Zealand that is alot.
Cumming also was the second highest scorer in first class cricket last year.
He has a first class batting average of 35 which is pretty good.

.....and an average of 18.71 in the domestic one-day competition.

 

[Dr Crane]

Cumming, Marshall, and Butler all got in the team despite not performing at first class level. Doesn't seem much of a trade-off, swapping international failures for players who can't even score runs at FC level.

They were selected into a team to go to Pakistan when nobody else would. They then performed (somewhat) in Pakistan.

 

[Anonymous]

Thankfully now in New Zealand you have to perform or else. No special favours. And if you don't, there's blokes like Craig Cumming, Hamish Marshall, Ian Butler,

Have to take serious issue with this comment. Cumming, Marshall, and Butler all got in the team despite not performing at first class level. Doesn't seem much of a trade-off, swapping international failures for players who can't even score runs at FC level.

Now that i dont agree with, Craig Cumming has eight First class Hundreds that doesnt seem much to most Australians, But i New Zealand that is alot.
Cumming also was the second highest scorer in first class cricket last year.
He has a first class batting average of 35 which is pretty good.

It is a little hard to go comparing domestic competitions. Take for example someone who goes over and scores a heap of runs in County cricket aginst what is weak oppisition.

There average is then boosted and is not a true indication as something that can be compared worldwide.

 

[Stevo_G]

south africa seems to be the bogey side of the black caps they may struggle against the south africans

 

[ozbash]

at home we enjoy playing SA, they are a very good side who enjoy touring here and that creates great match atmosphere.

should be a good tour, they are in very good form at the moment..

 

[..::ERIC::..]

How can you call an domestic OD average of 18 and high score of 75 worthy of selection? Lets hope Fleming can play vs the Safs like he did at the WC.