New Zealand summer of cricket

[KiwiRoo]

The Kiwi commentators are worse than ours. That is saying something.

as they say in NZ.. "yeah nah"

Channel 9 reach new lows of dross every year

Simon Doull and Ian Smith are excellent. The rest are average.. but its not hard to be better than channel 9 and they are

 

[Hellgood]

They do go down the whole blokey banter route somewhat, but I reckon they pull it off better than 9 as they are more relatable / down to earth.

 

[KiwiRoo]

They do go down the whole blokey banter route somewhat, but I reckon they pull it off better than 9 as they are more relatable / down to earth.

yep I agree
They are bias to some degree.. but at least they aren't doing the total orgasm each time an Australian takes a wicket etc

 

[Doss]

I like Ian Smith.

 

[KiwiRoo]

I like Ian Smith.

I saw him recently. He's lost quite a bit of weight. Doesn't look like he ate his twin now

 

[Marklar_33]

Misbah is out for the 2nd test. Father in law passed away. So Azhar Ali will captain the 2nd test.

Also copped one match for slow over rates. Would've got less for ball tampering...

 

[Wolfs]

Also copped one match for slow over rates. Would've got less for ball tampering...

ICC makes no sense. But at least Misbah will be free to play in Brisbane.

 

[scotslad]

Also copped one match for slow over rates. Would've got less for ball tampering...

LOL, this is a laff and a half isn't it? and that too 2 overs as well. What is the purpose of the Indian Cricket Council, oops I mean International Cricket Council ☺

 

[Marklar_33]

Rain in Hamilton...

Hopefully not another 4 day Test!

 

[Marklar_33]

As I post that, the covers are off and the stumps going in!

 

[Marklar_33]

Ok, we are away

Latham gone in the first over after Raval was put down at first slip 3rd ball!

5/1


Changes
Boult and Astle go out for NZ, replaced by Santner and Henry

Pakistan bring Mohammad Rizwan in for Misbah, and Imran Khan and Wahab Riaz replace Rahat Ali and Yasir Shah on the bowling side

 

[CakeEater]

Cant believe they dropped Shah.

Pakistan must have rocks in their head

 

[Marklar_33]

Can't believe that DRS was found to be conclusive evidence to overturn the Williamson not out...

 

[CakeEater]

Can't believe that DRS was found to be conclusive evidence to overturn the Williamson not out...

Looked like he smashed it off inside edge to me.

 

[Marklar_33]

Looked like he smashed it off inside edge to me.

I saw all elbow. Why are they still bothering with Hot Spot if it's that ineffectual?

 

[CakeEater]

I saw all elbow. Why are they still bothering with Hot Spot if it's that ineffectual?

You can see the deviation from the bat if you watch it again My fellow Bloodhound gang aficionado.

As for hotspot, its tough with those ones to see it.

 

[Marklar_33]

You can see the deviation from the bat if you watch it again My fellow Bloodhound gang aficionado.

As for hotspot, its tough with those ones to see it.

But it's Kane


Also, fishing for botes?

 

[CakeEater]

But it's Kane


Also, fishing for botes?

He made that pitch look pedestrian when he was out there.

No fishing mate- I dont think you know which song is mine

 

[Rich]

Rain delay after lunch with NZ 2/77. Lost about an hours play so far.

 

[Rich]

Still wet in Hamilton and the rain radar they just showed doesn't look promising for the rest of today.

 

[Vegeta]

Kane Williamson is overrated.

 

[Marklar_33]

77/2 and stumps

 

[Marklar_33]

Not sure about that bro, he deserves to be rated as one of the best batsmen in the world.

Yeah. Post didn't deserve recognition

 

[Marklar_33]

Southee just had a ball go off his armguard and nearly clear the rope

Whilst it was given runs, I was curious as to whether there's ever been an instance of 6 leg byes...

Edit: Nope. A six may only be scored off the bat

 

[PhatBoy]

Is there a bigger physical coward in world cricket than Tim Southee? the bloke won't even get behind the ball when he's running between wickets.