England tour of New Zealand (3 Tests, winter 2024)

[Aislabie]

Three spinners in New Zealand, no proper keeper in the squad and Jacob Bethell (average 25.44, no centuries, strike rate 48) as the lone spare batter. I'm in awe.

 

[ddrap14]

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Three spinners in New Zealand, no proper keeper in the squad and Jacob Bethell (average 25.44, no centuries, strike rate 48) as the lone spare batter. I'm in awe.

Big "nobody else wants to come 28 hours for this" energy

 

[blockerdave]

How is Bethell’s ceiling?

 

[Aislabie]

How is Bethell’s ceiling?

 

[icyman]

Certainly one to look out for. With the NZ series win in India, there's a possibility of them going to the WTC Final if they win vs England(plus other results to go their way). Though, gotta admit- a tad surprised by the English squad composition here. Any idea why Jamie Smith isnt in the mix of things for this tour?

 

[Paranoid Kendroid]

Any idea why Jamie Smith isnt in the mix of things for this tour?

Paternity leave