***Official*** England in New Zealand series 2013

[Flem274*]

Botham just said the most right thing in his life.

Test cricket in New Plymouth ftw.

 

[BeeGee]

I'll admit Taylor wasn't a poor captain and I was on his side in the captaincy drama but Baz so far has justified his captaincy in all forms of the game as well as proving that his decision to start batting down the order was a pretty good call.

His captaincy in this series has been excellent.

My only criticism would be, please stop announcing what you're going to do at the toss in a press conference days before the game.

 

[Mike5181]

Doull doesn't realise NZ cricket fans that live in Auckland absolutely hate Eden Park. The prices are ridiculous as well.

 

[L Trumper]

This test reminds me so much of the debacle that was Christchurch 1984.

Was that the hadlee test, where he scored 99 and got a 5-fer or something?

 

[Athlai]

Sign us up to play at Eden Park for every series if we play like this.

 

[BeeGee]

I've heard BeeGee loves Boult annd Southee and Wagner amd he's quite keen on Martin.

They're not terrible.

 

[Viscount Tom]

Was that the hadlee test, where he scored 99 and got a 5-fer or something?

Also the only time Hobbitland has ever beaten us by an innings.

 

[Viscount Tom]

They're not terrible.

Hopefully that'll have been praise enough to jinx them.

 

[Flem274*]

Bit of a stalemate atm.

 

[Mike5181]

Commentators casually having their own little conversation.

 

[99*]

Doull doesn't realise NZ cricket fans that live in Auckland absolutely hate Eden Park. The prices are ridiculous as well.

$11 travel to get there and back, with the new train system made to rip people off at every opportunity.
$35 to get in for the day in the uncovered seats.
$16 for a **** burger, cup of chips and small drink.

NFI how much the beers are but it's Tui so it's not worth any price.

And you have the security looking for any reason to kick people out.

Western Springs would be a great alternative.

 

[Bahnz]

When was the last time two different New Zealand openers scored hundreds in the same series? I remember McIntosh/McCullum in India and Richardson/Fleming in England. Any others?

Completely agree with Doull. Eden Park can gagf wrt test cricket. If you want a test in Auckland, move it somewhere else.

I think Doull's point was actually that Auckland can gagfc. 1.4 million people and they've got no more people in than during the first two tests.

 

[Meridio]

Haha, continuing the theme of the English media completely glossing over the fact that their bowlers were poor, here's the latest excuse on the BBC as to why the ball didn't swing for them:

Over on Test Match Special, Michael Vaughan suggests England's bowlers are not swinging the ball as much since Belly took over ball-shining duties from Captain Cook.

I'm completely amazed at how they just have not realised that Finn and Broad aren't really swing bowlers to start with, and that all of them (including Anderson) bowled too short.

 

[straw man]

Botham just said the most right thing in his life.

Test cricket in New Plymouth ftw.

And then Richardson agreed that Pukekura park with its boundaries only slightly larger than the 30 yard circle would be an excellent place for test cricket. Hrmm.

My first preference for Auckland tests would be Victoria Park - walkable from Britomart and the city; looking at other good city venues around the world, access via public transport is essential. Second preference would be Western Springs, I guess. God I used to hate trying to get to Eden Park.

 

[Pothas]

Haha I love an angry/upset man in crap facepaint and a stupid hat.

 

[Flem274*]

Where is James Taylor these days btw? I was under the impression he was the most highly rated of England's young brigade.

 

[Mike5181]

$11 travel to get there and back, with the new train system made to rip people off at every opportunity.
$35 to get in for the day in the uncovered seats.
$16 for a **** burger, cup of chips and small drink.

NFI how much the beers are but it's Tui so it's not worth any price.

And you have the security looking for any reason to kick people out.

Western Springs would be a great alternative.

It'd be interesting to compare the prices to other grounds in NZ.

 

[Athlai]

Prior is going to get out if he stays stifled like this. Looks very uncomfortable.

 

[Flem274*]

And then Richardson agreed that Pukekura park with its boundaries only slightly larger than the 30 yard circle would be an excellent place for test cricket. Hrmm.

Make the pitch green. Green + short boundaries would make a fun game.

 

[L Trumper]

I'm completely amazed at how they just have not realised that Finn and Broad aren't really swing bowlers to start with, and that all of them (including Anderson) bowled too short.

Even surprising thing is it is happening for the last 12 months. Yet they are still deluding themselves as if it is 2010-2011. English media is ****ing terrible during this tour.