is it time to bemoan the current situation re NZL cricket - first off the Black Caps show their worst type of batting behaviour v AUS in the ICC Tourney, then NZL 'A' get smashed in 3 days by RSA 'A'..................
I understand that the pitch has had a bit in it in both NZL innings - but I fail to understand how RSA can post 300+ in the same wicket in a little over a days play in between the 2 NZL innings, and we collapse again to be all out for less than 150 in our 2nd innings..............
the only explanations I can think of would be along the lines that we did not have the experience to bowl in the right places to get the best from the pitch (as per the ENG tests - Martin & Franklin again..........), we did not have enough pace on offer to take the edges, or we just bowled crap line & length being too used to our low pitches & not getting any left from balls of a good length..........or a combination of all of the above........
It may be a bit harsh but I'm disappointed that Walmsley took the wickets - primarily as he's not really a player for the future & is unlikely to be able to force his way into the full squad anytime soon - not encouraging signs from the likes of Martin & Franklin..............
very disappointing to see experienced players such as Sinclair & Vincent putting a string or poor innings together..........How & Taylor have been a bit of a disappointment, with only Fulton & perhaps Hopkins showning any consistant credibility with the bat so far.............
a lot of players need to show some vast improvement in the rest of the series - not just in scores but more importantly in their application - otherwise the likes of McMillan, Astle, Styris, Cairns & Harris look pretty secure in either Tests, ODIs or both.............
even more so with the BAN series coming up & then AUS both Home & Away.....perfect opportunity to put your hand up for squad berths........
I understand that the pitch has had a bit in it in both NZL innings - but I fail to understand how RSA can post 300+ in the same wicket in a little over a days play in between the 2 NZL innings, and we collapse again to be all out for less than 150 in our 2nd innings..............
the only explanations I can think of would be along the lines that we did not have the experience to bowl in the right places to get the best from the pitch (as per the ENG tests - Martin & Franklin again..........), we did not have enough pace on offer to take the edges, or we just bowled crap line & length being too used to our low pitches & not getting any left from balls of a good length..........or a combination of all of the above........
It may be a bit harsh but I'm disappointed that Walmsley took the wickets - primarily as he's not really a player for the future & is unlikely to be able to force his way into the full squad anytime soon - not encouraging signs from the likes of Martin & Franklin..............
very disappointing to see experienced players such as Sinclair & Vincent putting a string or poor innings together..........How & Taylor have been a bit of a disappointment, with only Fulton & perhaps Hopkins showning any consistant credibility with the bat so far.............
a lot of players need to show some vast improvement in the rest of the series - not just in scores but more importantly in their application - otherwise the likes of McMillan, Astle, Styris, Cairns & Harris look pretty secure in either Tests, ODIs or both.............
even more so with the BAN series coming up & then AUS both Home & Away.....perfect opportunity to put your hand up for squad berths........