And in the wrong thread?For those who didn't see the Neesham wicket:
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As a leggie myself, there's literally no one to turn to when them dark spells hit. You really have to be self sufficient (moreso than others) as their is ZERO leg spin pedigree, nor knowledge here, its why the way to Test level in NZ in being left arm orthodox who can bit a bit ala Santner and Vettori in his final version. I been through it at 17's/19's level (ironically with a leggie like Strang) you'll find yourself being a lonely man, watching batting all rounders bowl before you. I still remember being picked in Prems as the number spinner only to wait until Anaru Kitchen has bowled 7 overs of non threatening part time spin. You kinda learn the attitude towards leg spin early on, and it can put most off. It's why so many promising leggies end up turning to middle order bats in the First Class setups, and someone like Ajaz who was a seamer at under 19's to get in the door, was told left arm spin was the only way he could progress further and look at where he is now.It was a little worrying that the Big Bash had to rejuvenate his love for the game. Speaks volumes about how **** our man management is.
I'm not sure it was a particular weakness bowlers were exploring. He had a shocking season in England club cricket.Popli's season an excellent example of why you don't pick a guy on the back of one breakout year. Hopefully he learns from it, figures out what weaknesses bowlers have been exploiting and comes back a better player.
Which opens an opportunity for Chapman this round. Crazy depth.
And this alerted me to the fact that the guy I thought was Blocky, definitely is Blocky. Jumps on facebook, tells everyone that this incident is indicative of the softness of NZC, he wouldn't have been suspended but applauded in Australia and that's why we can't get near them in Test cricket.