Filed for future reference...btw I think you might be onto somethingOriginally Posted by Bobcock
Filed for future reference...btw I think you might be onto somethingOriginally Posted by Bobcock
Why did everyone go quiet? Did England turn it around?
NZ 303/2...they don't appear to have turned it around yet.Originally Posted by harrybarracuda
^^^ Hello Harry. where have you been old boy? So what's on your mind? Cook must go as captain?? If England go down 0-3 to the Kiwis will you bring back KP?? Just what is going on in the minds of poms right now??
Black Caps plan to pile on the pain says Martin Guptill | Stuff.co.nzOriginally Posted by Wally Dorian Raffles
New Zealand's Martin Guptill says the plan for the Black Caps is to bat just once in the test against England at Lord's after the team ended day two in a commanding position.
In reply to England's first innings score of 389, New Zealand were 303-2 at stumps on the second day, with the English bowlers having a frustrating day.
Guptill, who scored 70 runs before becoming a victim of Stuart Broad's bowling (and a Gary Ballance catch), said the plan for the remainder of the test is to keep piling on the runs and then bowl England out again, without the need for the Black Caps to get padded up once more.
So the NZ batsmen have a cunning plan...score more runs.
Where would we be without incisive kiwi analysis.
Martin Guptill also added some important information regarding the New Zealand All Blacks upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign...
"They are going to go out with the aim of scoring more points than their opposition" the batsman said "Should they fall behind at any stage they will do their best to get in front"
Last edited by Bobcock; 23-05-2015 at 10:57 PM.
This is going to be an interesting test...the Kiwis are going to have to get wickets today because they will be batting last on a real turner.
Sadly for England, Moeen Ali is no Graham Swann.
But yes, the feeling has certainly been that opting to bat last on this strip was taking a big gamble.
McCullum is a gambler...and he got the early wickets...but it is taking turn already so there might be some action todayOriginally Posted by cyrille
As you say, a fascinating day ahead.
Thank you, test cricket.
Cook is so fooking boring. And a ponce. Think his clarinet has been lodged up his arse for some time now..
Interesting video of Cook here. The creator of this movie has focused on the fact that Cook's face is actually his arse - quite alarming really ..
A 'Masterclass in building an innings' according to the BBC, wally.
Wally's showering childish abuse on Cook..... Must mean that Cook did well......
It was always going to be a draw.
As for the ball never doing anything @ lord's on day 1, get farken real.
150 not out deserves my applause and he scored the runs against a good bowling attack.
I hope he continues this type of form.
Very generous comment.... shame Wally couldn't show any grace.....Originally Posted by Loy Toy
The team a long way behind, one batsman flowing, captain and openers job? Hold an end and accumulate through the day....... job done I'd say.....
Nah....says the Bogun.... Cook's farrkin borrrring......
Top stuff Wally....livin up to your name.....
Last edited by Bobcock; 25-05-2015 at 09:30 AM.
Southee's first six overs with the new ball went for 53.
That might indicate bad bowling...some have suggested they were underdone from the IPL...and there might be some truth in that...it may also indicate a placid pitch...we will know in a couple of hours...I just cannot see McCullum playing for a draw if there is any sort of declaration.Originally Posted by cyrille
England would be very silly to give this New Zealand team a declaration that gives them a chance to win.
England's best chance to win is to actually be bowled out.
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