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

[Bahnz]

Good pressure from Southee, but no luck. Lets hope the ball stays swinging well into the day.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Am I watching the same game as everyone else? Wagner is swinging the ball. Consistently. Noteworthy?

 

[Spark]

Odd thing, because the bowlers have looked probing but I wouldn't say they've looked especially dangerous.

 

[Bahnz]

Yeah. Haven't been many freebies, but - bar the odd play and miss - England's batsmen haven't looked particularly flustered.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Decent start this by England. Looks a good track to bat on. Could be a long day and a half for NZ.

 

[Howe_zat]

Wagner really is exactly the sort of cricketer that Botham would over-rate. No surprises.

Why?

 

[Cabinet96]

Someone should tell Trott you're not supposed to read before going out to bat.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

these two are so irritatingly good at reading swing. Need more blind lunges down the line.

 

[Hurricane]

Terrific test match batting. After the first 3 overs our bowlers pulled up their socks and sent down some good solid overs. But just sound batting has seen off the new ball. Some really good leaves for those who like that sort of thing.

 

[NUFAN]

Enjoying this session so far.

With Compton, I would be bringing in a short cover and bowling a full length to get him playing away from his body. Looking for an edge to 2nd or 3rd slip or playing onto his stumps.

 

[James]

The great Henry Blofeld is on the radio commentary now. Haven't heard him for years and didn't think he was still around. What a great guy to listen to

 

[Bahnz]

First false shot from Cook. Good pressure from NZ.

 

[straw man]

Missed a fair bit of this session but have been impressed with Southee. England look like they're going to bat like it's a test match though, which is a little concerning.

 

[Cabinet96]

Run rate has dropped below two. Good pressure from New Zealand.

 

[Bahnz]

Is it just me or is Wagner actually swinging the odd ball back into Cook?

 

[Spark]

Great pressure, but silly shot.

 

[wellAlbidarned]

Martoooooo

 

[Cabinet96]

Run rate has dropped below two. Good pressure from New Zealand.

And that's what pressure does....

 

[Bahnz]

Haha, as Glenn McGrath always said - string a few maidens together and a wicket is never far away.

 

[Adders]

WTF was that?????

Compton you muppet!!