That makes no sense. If they were a team relying on one quality player, why would people suddenly perk up and say "Aren't New Zealand great?"Langeveldt said:When NZ can produce an absolute world beating batsman or bowler (if they do).. then people will take note...
NZ win games by being an excellent team unit, without superstars, but unfortunatly this means they arent regarded the same as a side as they would be with a Murali or a Lara in it...
Because a couple of special players make more of a mark than 11 good ones....Majin said:That makes no sense. If they were a team relying on one quality player, why would people suddenly perk up and say "Aren't New Zealand great?"
Majin said:Anyway, You're just an attention whore Towns. :} [/B]
:OMajin said:Towns = Loony BoB.
Sorry, I've known him for ages, and Just like to sledge him every now and again. :}
Well, I can't wait until we're consistent and win every single match/series we're involved in, just like all those other nations!tooextracool said:well the reason why theyre underdogs is that they are inconsistent as their recent loss to pakistan showed.
yes and how many of those nations cant beat a pakistan team that cant bat bowl or field at home???Loony BoB said:Well, I can't wait until we're consistent and win every single match/series we're involved in, just like all those other nations!
well to lose 8 wickets for 12 odd runs is unacceptable for any teamCraig said:Give them some credit, Shoaib did bowl very very well, I think most sides would have been put into a not so good position.
A different Pakistan side to that that played in NZ - they are so inconsistent it's unbelievable.tooextracool said:yes and how many of those nations cant beat a pakistan team that cant bat bowl or field at home???