[Cricket] Cricket- New Zealand v England Test Series- November 27-December 13 2024

Eeyore said:

And England take three spinners to New Zealand. All ready for the green tops.

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Sid and the Sharknados said:

Leach got through some overs on the last couple of tours, so having a spinner in the side would seem to be a good idea (notwithstanding that it's always a good idea).

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If you want a spinner in the team (and you do) then you need two in the squad in case one of them is rendered unselectable for any reason.

So really, we're just questioning why Rehan Ahmed is there. I guess it's just as useful to have him there as it would have been to send him on the Lions tour in South Africa, and the alternative to either of those options would presumably be that he spends the winter pushing trolleys around Narborough Road Tesco.

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Eeyore said:

Nothing like a rational, conciliatory opinion to spoil a sarcastic joke

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Cheshire Cat said:

Can anyone explain why we have taken three spinners to New Zealand - the home of the tedious medium pace trundler.

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Eeyore said:

A little tale. 40 years ago, Sussex were playing a match at Hove and a school teacher of mine had a spare ticket and asked me if I fancied going along. Of course I did. My Dad worked for the sponsors and was happy to sanction it. Good job too as it was a school day.... In a clandestine way I met my teacher that morning so as not be discovered and sat there with him enjoying a pint in the pavilion. I was 15 and must have been the only kid ever to bunk off school with his teacher and his parents full permission. Well, cricket is more important than education, and obviously my teacher's job. Thankfully all was fine for all parties concerned.

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