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Ok so interesting Big Mac is not skipper for the tests.
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I've not been able to find any confirmation as to whether McCullum will skipper the team for the Test's or not. The only confirmation I was able to find is that BJ Watling will captain the team for their two warm up matches. You would think that McCullum would take back the reigns once he returns from the IPL.
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I have long admired the Kiwis since I first saw them live 71/72.
They hardly won matches and series but had fight, determination and they drew many matches.
Despite the historic data, the brand of Cricket they are playing flowing with fearlessness, confidence, team unity and belief make them very threatening especially as we go through some administrative flux.
Admin flux or not this Kiwi team is no rollover but if Big Mac is absent for the first test (are you able to confirm this Dilly?) it will disrupt their team equilibrium.
I look forward to this series as much as I did when the Saffers last toured, and sadly we lost.
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Second that,they have the grit,that is inbuilt in them,and its been there every since they started playing cricket.
Even if Bmac is absent they can get someone or the other explosive at the top.They just seem to fire on all guns.
[quote author=Goog Lee link=topic=97526.msg636456#msg636456 date=1431009644]
the Kiwis are pussies away from home! watch the ride!
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That sounds funny,but i don't think so,i can't find their track record,but have often seen them play well.Maybe perception,but yeah,i can wager on NZ this time :p
[quote author=bala24 link=topic=97526.msg636463#msg636463 date=1431010023]
That sounds funny,but i don't think so,i can't find their track record,but have often seen them play well.Maybe perception,but yeah,i can wager on NZ this time :p
Poms ain't gonna get the "pussies" this time
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I already posted New Zealand's record away from home in this thread. Goog's is right, New Zealand struggle away from home.
Going back to the start of 2012, away from home, New Zealand have won 2 Test series, lost 3 and drawn 3. New Zealand haven't won a Test series in England since 1999. In 16 series in England, New Zealand have won 2 series, lost 13 and drawn 1.
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I've not been able to find any confirmation as to whether McCullum will skipper the team for the Test's or not. The only confirmation I was able to find is that BJ Watling will captain the team for their two warm up matches. You would think that McCullum would take back the reigns once he returns from the IPL.
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Watling will skipper the two warm up matches ....... but BigMac is Cappo for the two Tests, five ODI's and the only T/20
New Zealand Test squad: Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Craig, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Luke Ronchi, Hamish Rutherford, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson
New Zealand ODI and T20 squad: Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Adam Milne, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson
[quote author=Calypso link=topic=97526.msg636468#msg636468 date=1431010364] Watling will skipper the two warm up matches ....... but BigMac is Cappo for the two Tests, five ODI's and the only T/20
New Zealand Test squad: Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Doug Bracewell, Mark Craig, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Luke Ronchi, Hamish Rutherford, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling, Kane Williamson
New Zealand ODI and T20 squad: Brendon McCullum (captain), Corey Anderson, Trent Boult, Grant Elliott, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Mitchell McClenaghan, Nathan McCullum, Adam Milne, Luke Ronchi, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson
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Thanks, Cally. It would have been surprising if McCullum didn't skipper the side even when factoring in being away from the team during the buildup.
Well with the current form of both team s I don't see England beating New Zealand anytime this year. England are just as bad as the West Indies except that their cricket board board and media loves to think otherwise.
