***Official*** West Indies in New Zealand 2017

[Zinzan]

Just started watching who is this commentator that can't get a sentence out?

Debbie Hockley I think.

Yet another who's been a good cricketer so they automatically assume they'll make a good commentator.

Kenny Rudds isn't much better if we're honest.

 

[Meridio]

Quiet in here for the first morning of a test.

Pitch looking very placid early on imo - not much carry, haven't really seen any movement. Will get slower as the test goes on imo which could make scoring a struggle so these two getting in need to cash in..

 

[Flem274*]

its her dayboo. if she cuts out the ums then she'll cut her sentence length in half. the content is fine, and doesn't make me groan with embarrassment like smithy does these days

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

10 boundaries so far, and the score is only 57.

Too loose from Windies...Pick it up guys

 

[Zinzan]

The guy Sky need to try and nab assuming he's interested when he retires is Jeetan Patel. Heard him in a couple of guest appearances, and he was actually really good, both in his insights and the way he expressed himself.

I'm guessing they wanted a chick in the commentary box for reasons of political correctness (and arguably to appeal more to women viewers), but they could have done better than Hockley. A couple of Australia's female commentators are very good.

 

[Athlai]

She's not terrible

 

[Athlai]

The guy Sky need to try and nab assuming he's interested when he retires is Jeetan Patel. Heard him in a couple of guest appearances, and he was actually really good, both in his insights and the way he expresses himself.

I'm guessing they wanted a chick in the commentary box for reasons of political correctness (and arguably to appeal more to women viewers), but they could have done better than Hockley. A couple of Australia's female commentators are very good.

Yessssssssss ssssssssssss

 

[Athlai]

Pretty poor shot from Latham there. Big daddy big daddy

 

[Flem274*]

The guy Sky need to try and nab assuming he's interested when he retires is Jeetan Patel. Heard him in a couple of guest appearances, and he was actually really good, both in his insights and the way he expressed himself.

I'm guessing they wanted a chick in the commentary box for reasons of political correctness (and arguably to appeal more to women viewers), but they could have done better than Hockley. A couple of Australia's female commentators are very good.

if they wanted a woman for the sake of it they'd just put in mcgoldrick and save an extra salary. mcgoldrick is an experienced presenter so since she isn't there i think they wanted hockley specifically.

 

[Zinzan]

She's not terrible

I agree, but they should be striving for someone who's actually good, not just 'not terrible'

 

[Flem274*]

I agree, but they should be striving for someone who's actually good, not just 'not terrible'

bit much for ian bishop, craig cumming and scott styris to call the entire game tbf

 

[Athlai]

I agree, but they should be striving for someone who's actually good, not just 'not terrible'

What an anti kiwi cricket idea

 

[Athlai]

I hate Raval but also respect him. It pains me to say this

 

[Meridio]

First look at Reifer; seems like he loses quite a lot of height in his delivery stride. Just floating them outside off stump in that first over.

 

[Zinzan]

Gotta love this Raval kid. Yes he's got some obvious flaws and limitations, but ya gotta admire the fact he knows his own game and sticks to it.

Reminds me a lot of Mark Richardson in that respect.

You could criticize his lack of hundreds, but the fact remains he's averaging in the middle 40s.

 

[Flem274*]

i completely forgot nz played south africa here. looks like kane scored some runs. i wonder what else happened.

 

[Zinzan]

Perfect scene set for Willaimson. Shine off the ball, sun out, ordinary bowling attack & relatively flat wicket.

Now don't nick out early playing away from your body man!

 

[Bahnz]

Soft as from Latham. Keep waiting got that KW vs Sri Lanka moment where he goes from being good enough to genuinely excellent. Starting to think it's never happening.

 

[Athlai]

Cracking stroke

 

[Flem274*]

i completely forgot nz played south africa here. looks like kane scored some runs. i wonder what else happened.

how could i forget lord colin opening the bowling for two tests and maharaj taking 1000 wickets?