NZ v England 3rd test

[Lego_Man]

Just on the McIntosh subject, i remember talking to an acquaintance about 3 years ago who was mates with the guy...turns out McIntosh had at that time been given the quiet word that he was set for a callup to the international squad and was asked to attend a meeting with the selectors on a saturday morning. Knowing what was coming, he went out for a big friday to celebrate and ended up sleeping through his alarm. Long and short of it was the selectors were pissed off and told him not to bother packing his bags, theyd go for someone who was more interested.

 

[blain]

^^ HAHA

133/1 bell 67* flem 54* ( gonna average 40 no matter what! good stuff)

long way to go, bells fighting for his life atm, really good to see.

 

[shiznit]

i would send Sinclair in next.... he can go out there and do the same...

 

[salivor]

Well yesterday I think everyone to a man was of the opinion that Bell shouldn't go to England. If he makes a century here it's hard to drop the bloke. The question is do we take into account that when the pitch still had some life on it and is only prospering now on a dead flat wicket? Do we take into account that he's had 18 matches to make a career for himself and only averages 25? Or do we give him a second chance? I'd say take him to England and give him another 1 or 2 tests but take a 3rd opener as a back up if he goes straight back into looking lost at sea mode.

 

[Twizzle]

wicket must be a road

good work so far from the kiwis

 

[shiznit]

even if he gets a century. he still wouldnt be an automatic selection for mine... he would need to fight like Andrew Strauss.

why the hell does the umpire give warnings for too many bouncers?? that just pisses me off.... bowlers should be allowed to bowl as many as they like in test cricket.

 

[Twizzle]

its in the rules, only 2 allowed per over

 

[shiznit]

then the rules need to be changed imo... this isnt one day cricket.

 

[shiznit]

just watched the Dilmah Tea Party... the Sky Sports team gave there squad for the England Tour.
i didnt get the whole squad i think i missed out 2 players. here it is anyway....

How
Guptill
Fulton
Taylor
Todd
Hay
Flynn
Oram
McCullum
Vettori
Mills
Southee
Patel
Martin
Gillespie

 

[shiznit]

Bells gone.... he will NOT be going to england... what a stupid way to get out... fought hard for 3 hours and then threw his wicket away....

 

[shiznit]

Flemming gone.... edged one to ambrose.. gets a massive cheer from the crowd. the English players stand and give him an applause also...

farewell flem...

Sinclair needs to score something massive if were to be any chance...

 

[Fast Eddie]

Not a bad ending series for Flem....averaged 50.16 and got his career average over 40. Pity he couldn't get a hundred in his last test but proved that he is still our best test batsman.

 

[blain]

good bye sinclairs test career? gone for 6.

 

[Mr Angry]

Carrrnnn the rain.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Sinclair is done and dusted. He shouldn't be anywhere near the national side.

Anyone hear the comment made after Elliot got out when the commentators thought they were off air? "One of the shortest ever test careers" was the comment. Sounded like Jeremy Coney, is he still commentating?

 

[JB]

Wtf we're they thinking with Elliott. Not strong enough in either batting or bowling, has a career average of 28 odd and this somehow makes him a no. 6 Test batsman. We've got guys averaging 50 odd who couldn't get a look in.

Should be pushing to make a NZA squad let alone the Test team. The O/D side is the only place he should get a look in, and only to cover for injuries.

 

[El Diablo]

i've never heard anything more pathetic than the kiwis wanking on about how Fleming scored enough rough runs to retire with an average of 40

40 ffs

:crazy:

 

[JB]

i've never heard anything more pathetic than the kiwis wanking on about how Fleming scored enough rough runs to retire with an average of 40

40 ffs

:crazy:

Yes. But that because your a f**kwit!

 

[IanG]

I agree JB. He was undoubtedly NZ's most successful captain which in some people's view is more important

 

[El Diablo]

Yes. But that because your a f**kwit!

you good English