Athlai
Not Terrible
They'd knock us over for 250 and we'd knock them over with 125. Greentop would be fun, but won't happen because to needs games to last more than 2 to 3 days due to pitch conditions.
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***Official**** Sri Lanka in New Zealand 2014/2015
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Zinzan
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That's why I'm hoping for wickets that remain spicy throughout. You don't want to lose a toss in conditions like Wellington vs. India last year. Only one of cricket's greatest rearguards saved us there.
Maximas
Cricketer Of The Year
As shown in England Sanga, Matthews and a decent opening partnership is enough to win a game if conditions hold up. However if we get 2 greentops then avoiding a whitewash (as if a 2 test series really justifies using the word 'whitewash') means we'll have to win a test, which would be some effort.
A decent chunk of our test team wasn't involved in the last few ODIs, mind you they were are all playing List A cricket on dustbowls I suspect, in spite of that I think more of our side should be better prepared.In fairness Sri Lanka have a similar turnaround
Howsie
International Captain
1. Tom Latham
2. Dean Brownlie
3. Kane Williamson
4. Ross Taylor
5. Brendon McCullum
6. Jimmy Neesham
7. BJ Watling
8. Mark Craig
9. Doug Bracewell
10. Tim Southee
11. Trent Boult
What I'd like to see from that squad. Would've preferred Sodhi obvs but can't drop Craig after that third test.
2. Dean Brownlie
3. Kane Williamson
4. Ross Taylor
5. Brendon McCullum
6. Jimmy Neesham
7. BJ Watling
8. Mark Craig
9. Doug Bracewell
10. Tim Southee
11. Trent Boult
What I'd like to see from that squad. Would've preferred Sodhi obvs but can't drop Craig after that third test.
Smudge
Hall of Fame Member
I'm only let loose on the cricket round 2-3 times a year.
Jezroy
State Captain
I can see why they would pick that team. Be interesting to see if the Neesh can regather some form after a poor tour overseas. I guess also (funnily enough) if he performs well in the tests, it may give them good reason to put him in the World Cup squad.
But looking at that team... Knowing that you have Ish as a back up to Craig, knowing that Bracewell and Wagner are currently vying for that 3rd seamer spot, knowing that Henry and Milne are in the wings... How good does that bowling attack look for the next few years? Still believe that Sodhi's batting and bowling will get better and better (or hope anyway).
Then the big problems are just opener 2 (and maybe Brownlie is a good option for this? - strong against fast bowling, left/right hand combo), which all rounder will stand up (and maybe Craig becomes the allrounder at some point - he sure is having a purple patch with the bat), and who replaces BMac when he retires (which can't be too far away - I reckon one more year).
In the current team having Latham/Opener/Kane/Ross/BMac/Allrounder/BJ/4 bowlers = so ***y
Hurricane
Hall of Fame Member
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Could've sworn I read an interview the other day with Baz and he says Rutherford will be opening the Tests.
NZTailender
I can't believe I ate the whole thing
Hope Wagner plays; Dougehs had a good PS so far but it's really rough on Wagner. Plus, with just Neesham and no Anderson the variety of the attack would go from 2 LH and 3 RH to 1 LH and 3 RH. We all know we need at least two left armers in the side 
Kippax
Cricketer Of The Year
Yeah Hesson also said months ago that Brownlie needs to prove himself as a good red ball opener in domestic cricket before he'd consider him.
Swingpanzee
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A shame for Anderson though eases one selection conundrum.
Will be interested to see the new and apparently improved Hamish Rutherford, I'm sceptical much has changed though he does undoubtedly have ball striking ability.
Pleased Brownlie is being kept around the squad, though I don't really want to see him in the middle order again (no injuries please). Reserve opener.
Definitely retain Wagner at present, plus I'd rather see a test debut for Henry before Bracewell gets another run. Bracewell a good strong asset to have as reserve at the moment though.
Will be interested to see the new and apparently improved Hamish Rutherford, I'm sceptical much has changed though he does undoubtedly have ball striking ability.
Pleased Brownlie is being kept around the squad, though I don't really want to see him in the middle order again (no injuries please). Reserve opener.
Definitely retain Wagner at present, plus I'd rather see a test debut for Henry before Bracewell gets another run. Bracewell a good strong asset to have as reserve at the moment though.
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Howsie
International Captain
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Jesus, looks as though Sri Lanka needed the run. Done over for 173 by a team full of guys who have probably played five first class games combined.
Jesus, looks as though Sri Lanka needed the run. Done over for 173 by a team full of guys who have probably played five first class games combined.
Hurricane
Hall of Fame Member
Given we are 26 for 3 the pitch may be difficult
Howsie
International Captain
It's hardly a whose who batting line up either.