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

[Scappa]

Anderson was quite some talent. Especially post 30 years. I agree about some of the quicks.

Often some of the best bowlers have been dull. Mcgrath was an example.

For me, it's about some of the best bowlers that never were. Chris Tremlett was one of the best I have seen. He finally peaked briefly in Australia in THAT series. He had everything, but injuries just kept coming. Shane Warne said he was best fast bowler he had seen.

One of my favourite cricket moments ever

 

[Bodian]

I think if I was asked who the best fast bowler I have ever seen it might be Malcolm Marshall. Every batsman was a wicket waiting to happen. The Windies team of that era had just about the best of everything. With only England and Australia, perhaps, challenging them in the wicket keeper department.

And he always smiled. Just loved playing.

 

[atfc village]

Best trip i ever went on in March 23 .Did both tests in Maunganai and Wellington where after 5 days Nz won by 1 run 2 hours before our flight to Auckland . oh to have seen a tied game . Never recovered properly money wise 6k all in . Would i do it all again ? Definatly still get emotional about it 21 days taking in Nam ,NZ and Malaysia .

 

[Eeyore]

Best trip i ever went on in March 23 .Did both tests in Maunganai and Wellington where after 5 days Nz won by 1 run 2 hours before our flight to Auckland . oh to have seen a tied game . Never recovered properly money wise 6k all in . Would i do it all again ? Definatly still get emotional about it 21 days taking in Nam ,NZ and Malaysia .

And the wide not called the delivery before

 

[atfc village]

And the wide not called the delivery before

Yes just after Jimmy had dispatched a four and the kiwis who'd been giving it large for an hour before got it back in spades. They had the last laugh but handshakes all round at the end . Just a wonderful place to watch Cricket .

 

[Terry Connor]

Anyone else in Hamilton for the Test?

 

[Change at Barnham]

Anyone else in Hamilton for the Test?

I'm in Napier, arriving in Hamilton tomorrow (Fri)

 

[Eeyore]

I'm in Napier, arriving in Hamilton tomorrow (Fri)

Anyone else in Hamilton for the Test?

 

[Change at Barnham]

Some pics from another great England performance in Wellington.

 

[Eeyore]

Anyone else in Hamilton for the Test?

Me outside earlier. Looking forward to seeing this Test. Although the ground seems a bit odd and the weather a bit cold.

 

[Terry Connor]

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Potts in for Woakes.

Stokes continuing in his secret scheme to pack the England team with Durham players.

 

[Eeyore]

Roll call, who are the lucky bar stewards in Hamilton, and who is on the NSC sofa ?

 

[Jeremiah]

Sofa/bed

 

[Triggaaar]

And the wide not called the delivery before

That was a load a shit. I seem to recall people on NSC looking at what a great contest it was, while I was just pissed off we were cheated.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Roll call, who are the lucky bar stewards in Hamilton, and who is on the NSC sofa ?

Should make the sofa for 2200.

 

[LamieRobertson]

Been on the sofa past three nights so bed

 

[Eeyore]

Should make the sofa for 2200.

As in the start of the Test, or it taking you 176 years to get there these days ?

 

[ManOfSussex]

As in the start of the Test, or it taking you 176 years to get there these days ?

I hope to be there for the former.

 

[um bongo molongo]

Absolutely. I've now watched every ball faced by Bethell in his test career, and my mind is blown. We were promised a carefree white ball kind of guy, but instead we've got the most sublime technique in attack and defence. Can't say I've seen many a pull shot or straight drive (from a left hander) played so cleanly, with power and arrogant authority. That was some innings today. Brook is all hand-eye coordination and supremely quick hands, whilst Bethell is about technique and playing the ball as late as possible. I'm purring.

Exactly how I felt (having watched most, not all). Was expecting another T20 slogger but he’s a proper batsman with the technique to actually bat top 3 as well. So exciting.