2nd Test New Zealand v England

[Pavilionaire]

It's interesting that Prior says Alec Stewart has been a mentor for many years. I rate Stewart as one of England's most underrated sportsmen, he is a class act and it's no surprise Prior has a great attitude as he's learned from the best.

 

[larus]

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What a guy. Now my favourite sportsman. The way he went and change his game and improved his keeping ten fold and came back to become the best test keeper in the world was a remarakable effort, plus he's humble as anyone out there.

Thanks for that chappers. Not seen that on cricinfo.

When Boycott is praising you, you know you're doing something right. He's improved so much the last few years. Be good to see him captain in at least one test. Might happen if Cook misses a tour for a rest.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Was that an Albion shirt I spotted to the left of the Fred Flinstones?

Don't know about the Albion shirt, but I used to play football with some of the Flintstones. They all live in Sydney

 

[vegster]

It's interesting that Prior says Alec Stewart has been a mentor for many years. I rate Stewart as one of England's most underrated sportsmen, he is a class act and it's no surprise Prior has a great attitude as he's learned from the best.

Agreed. I once heard that Alec Stewart, had he been on board Titanic when it sunk, would have gone looking for the leak. It's that kind of selfless dedication that they share.

 

[Beach Hut]

Agreed. I once heard that Alec Stewart, had he been on board Titanic when it sunk, would have gone looking for the leak. It's that kind of selfless dedication that they share.

That would be the Alec Stewart that insisted all players called him gaffer when England captain ?

 

[Beach Hut]

85/4 Broad bags another

 

[topbanana36]

Has to be wrapped up by tomorrow, tough ask but we are very capable. Go England.

 

[Beach Hut]

Has to be wrapped up by tomorrow, tough ask but we are very capable. Go England.

Why ? Weather is good for probably all five days now

89/5 another goes, hang on reviewed

nope byee

 

[BensGrandad]

Has to be wrapped up by tomorrow, tough ask but we are very capable. Go England.

Especially if we can get McCullum cheaply before he gets set in.

 

[topbanana36]

Why ? Weather is good for probably all five days now

89/5 another goes, hang on reviewed

nope byee

weather Wellington 8 days: Rain risk - Wind - UV index - Sunshine hours

We will wrap it up anyway.

 

[Uh_huh_him]

Our attack is beyond awesome these days..

We'll wrap this one up quickly... the weather will not be a factor

 

[brightonmark1234]

come on england couple more wickets please

 

[Fourteenth Eye]

Need another wicket here, mccullam is getting comfortable

 

[Beach Hut]

Monty time

 

[topbanana36]

Not dropping the pace yet.

 

[Beach Hut]

169/5 at lunch

 

[brightonmark1234]

from the 5th wicket we got we have bowled rubbish

 

[Pavilionaire]

It's ok, I've just switched onto the cricket from Comic Relief so we're bound to get a wicket in a minute.

 

[Pavilionaire]

And there we go! 189/6, back in business.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Fin-tastic! 197/7