thundaboult
International Debutant
maybe nzc should re-debut rachin at 29 
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*Unofficial* New Zealand Black Caps Thread
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Kippax
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Yes I'll find it crazy that Chapman can't crack a NZ World Cup squad to play on Asian pitches. Ravindra's best deliveries on a slow and grippy Asian pitch are of a higher grade than Chapman's, but I'd still favour the latter.
Ravindra's just always been their anti-Jesse Ryder, I suppose. Always in class early, putting a fresh bouquet of flowers on the teacher's desk. As a country that gave the world 147 internationals of Nathan McCullum's bowling, NZ may remain ripe for a few contrived placements in cameo roles. The kid who ticked every box has to go home with a major prize, even if it was more the Hong Kong excellence (or South African excellence) delivering the substantive goods.
Ravindra's just always been their anti-Jesse Ryder, I suppose. Always in class early, putting a fresh bouquet of flowers on the teacher's desk. As a country that gave the world 147 internationals of Nathan McCullum's bowling, NZ may remain ripe for a few contrived placements in cameo roles. The kid who ticked every box has to go home with a major prize, even if it was more the Hong Kong excellence (or South African excellence) delivering the substantive goods.
I'm 100% on board with Kippax, who says he'd favour Chapman's bowling and far superior middle order/late overs batting to Rachin's. Rachin might be slightly better with the ball, but Chapman is far superior at 7.
straw man
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Chapman has bowled less and less over the last few years admittedly. Didn't bowl a ball against UAE across these three T20s. In fact, hasn't bowled a ball in ODI cricket for NZ. Often selected in a team with G Phillips whose part-time spin is preferred.
It wouldn't be a bad idea if he got a few overs here and there though, in case we encounter one of those pitches that rewards spin so much that any old roller does the trick.
It wouldn't be a bad idea if he got a few overs here and there though, in case we encounter one of those pitches that rewards spin so much that any old roller does the trick.
He might be waiting nearly that long, if he's in line behind Conway.maybe nzc should re-debut rachin at 29
Bahnz
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Adam Milne ripped apart a top order full of current and former internationals in the hundred this morning. Was awesome fast swing bowling, and despite all the false dawns in his career I still can't help but think he's more worth a crack in Tests than Tickner (and certainly moreso than Kugz)
ataraxia
International Coach
Test cricket and retaining players top priority for new New Zealand chief
Former first-class cricketer and chair of the NZCPA Scott Weenink takes over from David White
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Well that seems... good, surprisingly, if nothing concrete.
Thank **** the wicked White is gone.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Promising signs.
For some reason I have always remembered Weenink scoring a Shell Cup hundy for Wellington (rare in those days) and then disappearing off the face of the earth after a handful of games.
For some reason I have always remembered Weenink scoring a Shell Cup hundy for Wellington (rare in those days) and then disappearing off the face of the earth after a handful of games.
Prince EWS
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straw man
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Would love him to be an option but not going to believe it until he gets through 2-3 FC matches, and takes wickets. Played one last season, prior to that his last FC match was back in 2018-19.
ataraxia
International Coach
Not sure if already commented on: the Bangladesh series schedule has been released. Three pre-WC ODIs, starting 6 days after the England ODIs finish (8pm NZST; 21, 23, 26 September). The tests start at 4.30pm and are on a Tuesday and Wednesday – 28 November and 6 December. Later in December Bangladesh tour for 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is. Are 5-ODI series extinct?
Zinzan
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TBF he was awful in the BBL on wickets that really should have suited him & wickets he would have thrived on at his peak circa 2015-16. He's a shadow of the batsman he was 5-6 years ago which was always going to happen to him when his eye started declining a touch given his technique. We really need to move on from him internationally.
Nintendo
Cricketer Of The Year
Was guptill an inconsistent bat when he was in his prime? I've heard of guys losing consistency as they get older, but he's on another level. Will go 5-10 game stretches on the franchise circuit not timing a ball then spank the best 100 you've ever seen. It's unbelievable.
The Hutt Rec
International Vice-Captain
Yeah he's always been like that. More extreme now though.
