Roar Rookie
Joined November 2023
1.6k
Views
3
Published
3
Comments
Published
Comments
It was 50 years ago that New Zealand recorded their first Test Cricket win over Australia.
Sport in Australia now has its first real concussion test on its hands in the brave new world of head injuries protection. It is…
The untimely death of colourful football coach Terry Venables will mean many things to many people. For Australian sports / football followers, fans, players,…
The top order batting issues that Australia have were again exposed in this Series – and will still be there for their next Test , not until November against India at home.
I can’t help but think think that Steve Smith’s career is being ruined by being made a makeshift opener.
I certainly don’t buy his “volunteering” line that CA are still trying to sell us.
More along the lines of being forced to do so – just like Neil Wagner being forced into retirement on the other side.
But let’s enjoy the win – and the quality of this Test Match – for now.
Before the footy really starts to kick in this week.
A city of historic importance: Why a Black Caps win in Christchurch will mean more than just Trans-Tasman bragging rights
And what a cracking Test Match it was. Tight and tough all the way – just like it was in the corresponding match in 1974.
Pat Cummins and his men had to be – and they were – on their guard at least 3 times during the match.
First – when the tail wagged for long enough in the first innings to get Australia what turned out to be a critical 94 run 1st innings lead.
Then again with the Carey/Marsh partnership after being reduced to 4/34 and 5/80 in 4th the innings run chase.
And finally when Cummins came in himself to survive the hat trick ball when Australia still needed 59 to win, before steering his side home alongside Carey in the closing stages.
Well done to both sides – a great way to end the summer.
A city of historic importance: Why a Black Caps win in Christchurch will mean more than just Trans-Tasman bragging rights
What a cracking Test Match it was. Tight and tough all the way – just like it was in the corresponding match in 1974.
Pat Cummins and his men had to be – and they were – on their guard at least 3 times during the match.
First – when the tail wagged for long enough in the first innings to get Australia what turned out to be a critical 94 run 1st innings lead.
Then again with the Carey/Marsh partnership after being reduced to 4/34 and 5/80 in 4th the innings run chase.
And finally when Cummins came in himself to survive the hat trick ball when Australia still needed 59 to win, before steering his side home alongside Carey in the closing stages.
Well done to both sides – a great way to end the summer.
Carey the clutch king: Gloveman's stunning 98, Cummins heroics keep Kiwi curse alive in thrilling comeback win