*Official* New Zealand in England 2015

[Bahnz]

Nope, Santner looks a decent limited overs prospect, but neither his batting nor his bowling is good enough to justify a test call-up. If NZ were to go with 4 seamers (which they probably shouldn't) then they'd be better off picking a specialist bat at 6 and getting KW to bowl a few here and there.

 

[Prince EWS]

At this point, if four seamers were picked, I'd rather have Craig batting seven and operating as the fifth bowler than Santner performing that same role. I like Santner, particularly as a one day cricketer, but he's not there yet.

Howsie is right about where ND bat him though.

 

[NZTailender]

Hamish made more than Latham. Hopefully weather permits a second dig

Commentators described his innings as 'very charmed'.

Nothing has changed then, Sigh.

Edit: they also said Latham looked very comfortable and easy at the crease. Still got a low score though.

 

[Kippax]

Day 1 footage in the vault ftr, for those who know how to get in. Youtube not working for me atm.

Santner's knock did look like a bit of an irritating nightwatchman's effort. Beaten 10 times in 65 balls. Some great straight drives from him.

 

[Kippax]

 

[Kippax]

 

[Prince EWS]

Actually looks like a shocker of an innings from Rutherford tbh.

 

[JediNudist]

Nope, Santner looks a decent limited overs prospect, but neither his batting nor his bowling is good enough to justify a test call-up. If NZ were to go with 4 seamers (which they probably shouldn't) then they'd be better off picking a specialist bat at 6 and getting KW to bowl a few here and there.

Santner was always just there to learn

 

[JediNudist]

How long is Guptil out for ?

 

[JediNudist]

This is what they're playing on. Which is confusing, because Taunton is usually an absolute road. What happens when a road is painted green for a couple of days?

Oh just saw this now. Absolute green top , no wonder they are 7 down.

 

[vandem]

How long is Guptil out for ?

Saw on one site (Stuff?) that Hesson hopes he can play in 2nd warmup game.

 

[Howsie]

Would Ben Wheeler walk into an English test squad?

 

[Athlai]

Would Ben Wheeler walk into an English test squad?

Yeah nah.

 

[Fuller Pilch]

Duck for Duffy - hope it is a bit better with the ball. Has Southland had a black cap since Jeff Wilson?

Will be interesting to see how Wags and Dougie go. I wonder if MH has been bowling much to Macca wirh the Duke over in the Chennai nets

 

[Chewie]

Well they're two down already

 

[Hurricane]

VITSTL watching Ross in that footage, he has obviously been working very hard on his footwork and his balance. I would need to see him playing some defensive shots to fully comment but he has evolved since we last saw him in white clothes.

 

[Howsie]

Yeah nah.

I'd definately take him over Chris Jordan, probably Woakes too. Given that England are searching high and low for a left armer at the moment he'd be a red hot chance. Perfect bowler for conditions over there too.

 

[Chewie]

Wheeler gives up his first run off the bat, isn't very happy about it so takes his fourth wicket next ball

 

[Zinzan]

Wheeler 4/6 off 7 overs (including 5 maidens) ... meanwhile Bracewell 0-30 off 3 overs...

 

[GingerBreadMan]

First time using a Duke. No worries. Straight swap for Wagner in the squad pls.