New Zealand Domestic Season

[-D-S-B-]

They must really rate Butler's batting then

They do actually, maybe a bit too much though because he hasn't performed to the standards he's capable of in the last 2 seasons barring the odd quick 40-50.

I still think Wells would be ahead of Butler if there was at least 5 or 6 overs remaining, considering he was an opener until not long ago, and I don't see him as a finisher.

And why wasn't Brendon McCullum down to play today? Too cool?

 

[Chewie]

His back is being rested I think.

 

[-D-S-B-]

Oh, too soft.

 

[ferg512]

Boo hoo sore back, yeah thats why hes always diving all over the field...

 

[Chewie]

Well I'd prefer him to be fit for the Pakistan matches and the World Cup than to be playing domestic cricket...

 

[CG123]

FFS, today's match will also be abandoned, it's been pissing down all morning.

 

[Chewie]

Brendon McCullum a doubtful starter for Pakistan series | Cricket News | New Zealand v Pakistan | ESPN Cricinfo

He might not even be ready for the Pakistan series

 

[ferg512]

Well at least NZ cricket should have learnt its lesson, dont schedule the twenty20 for December. Then again if you had it in January it would clash with the internationals so I guess you can't win...

 

[CG123]

Well we've had like two weeks on no rain whatsoever, so it's only normal to have a bit of rain, but assuming it rains today which it's meant to, that will be five days in a row that it has, which is very unusual for this time of year.

This is the only break in the international calendar really, and I assume they wanted the Blackcaps to play in some of the matches, hence why they scheduled it now. Also it's school holidays etc.

 

[Chewie]

There was an article in the paper about creating a gap in the international schedule for the HRV cup. Also something about privatising the regional teams.

 

[CG123]

Just wondering for my story, what's Jono Boult's ability with bat/ball like.
I know he's talented, but I'm more wondering is he a genuine AR, or a bowling AR?

 

[Chewie]

Well he's opened the batting in a T20 before (the first one this season I think) so he's not shabby with the bat.

 

[Iridium]

Seems NZ has a new coach.

John Wright to coach Black Caps - cricket - sport | Stuff.co.nz

Vettori no longer a selector and according to the NZ Herald, Greatbatch stays on as selector and batting coach.

Cricket: John Wright named NZ coach - Sport - NZ Herald News

Greatbatch will stay on as a national selector and work as a batting coach within NZC's high performance programme.

 

[-D-S-B-]

Yeah it's just been a matter of them confirming it really. Really good moves in my opinion.

 

[Chewie]

Yea this is a good movie I feel, just saw the Cricinfo article

New Zealand news: John Wright replaces Mark Greatbatch as New Zealand coach | New Zealand Cricket News | ESPN Cricinfo