The Official Cricket Thread

[Enzedder]

Fire truck - wtf happened. Go out for a few hours and we collapse.

Competition with the poms for the shittiest team title is on.

[Gumboot]

Reckon we've won only one of the 12 sessions played so far.

[Certain Navigator]

If Bangladesh win this, the Craps will officially become the worst possessor of a world champions title since England won the RWC in 2003.

While some of the batting could have been better, the far more worrying problem imho is the bowling. With the notable and superb exception of Wagner, the much-vaunted pace attack looked like it'd been recruited from Te Awamatu 2nd grade. Hossain was able to regularly deliver around 140 clicks, but the NZ lot couldn't get above 130. Boult ended with the jammiest 4-fer ever, having posed absolutely no threat to the Bangles' top order. Southee got possibly the worst 2-fer ever, while Jamieson's last two tests have seen him regress even faster than he emerged. That Wagner ended up with inferior figures to Boult just shows how misleading statistics can be. If these guys can't turn it around in the 2nd test, NZ test cricket is in a bit of trouble.

[Rinkals]

I feel quite guilty about this because the Kiwis on this board are a decent bunch but I'm loving the Bangladeshis efforts here. C'mon!

I really find the Bangladeshis to be the most ungracious of competitors.

I remember when Kallis had a mid pitch collision with a fielder and was run out. The umpire asked them to reconsider their appeal, but all you heard on the stump mike was "Out, out, out".

It didn't help them, though: they still got thrashed.

[OomStruisbaai]

BCs have 5 wickets in hand. Interesting last day.

[OomStruisbaai]

Another Malan Ireland's new coach

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South African Malan named Ireland cricket coach
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Dublin — Heinrich Malan was named the head coach of the Ireland men's cricket team on Tuesday, filling the void left by Graham Ford who stepped down last November.

The 40-year-old South African has been based in New Zealand for several years with his latest role coach of the Auckland Aces.
Malan — a former middle order batsman and medium fast bowler — will take up the post in March on a three-year contract subject to him receiving a work visa.

Among his more recent roles he has held assistant coaching positions for the New Zealand team and head coach of New Zealand A.

He has also held the batting coach role for the Black Caps.

"It's very humbling and a huge honour to be appointed head coach of the Ireland men's team," Malan said in a Cricket Ireland statement posted on their website.

"We have an exciting squad that has demonstrated that they have the ability to compete with the best players around the world. It is an exciting challenge and something that we, as a family, are really looking forward to."

Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, said Malan's eagerness in developing young talent was a particular plus in his case.

"Heinrich has worked in world-class environments at international and domestic levels," said Holdsworth.

"He has forged a reputation as an innovative coach with an interest and willingness to do things differently — taking a more holistic view of the game.

"He is an advocate for sports science, and an intense interest in developing players — particularly in preparing them for the international stage."


Ireland are preparing in Jamaica for a three ODI series and one T20 match with the West Indies.

[JM2K6]

If Bangladesh win this, the Craps will officially become the worst possessor of a world champions title since England won the RWC in 2003.

While some of the batting could have been better, the far more worrying problem imho is the bowling. With the notable and superb exception of Wagner, the much-vaunted pace attack looked like it'd been recruited from Te Awamatu 2nd grade. Hossain was able to regularly deliver around 140 clicks, but the NZ lot couldn't get above 130. Boult ended with the jammiest 4-fer ever, having posed absolutely no threat to the Bangles' top order. Southee got possibly the worst 2-fer ever, while Jamieson's last two tests have seen him regress even faster than he emerged. That Wagner ended up with inferior figures to Boult just shows how misleading statistics can be. If these guys can't turn it around in the 2nd test, NZ test cricket is in a bit of trouble.

Losing at home to the Banglas would be like the 2003 side losing at home to Italy.

[Gumboot]

Day 5 about to kick off.

All over by Drinks?

[Gumboot]

Ebadot bowls Taylor for 40.

154/6

[Gumboot]

Ebadot picks up his sixth wicket as Jamieson is brilliantly caught at mid-on.

160/7

[Gumboot]

Ravindra gone.

160/8

[Ymx]

Oh Jesus this is bad.

[Jb1981]

Are Bangladesh the Irish of the cricketing world? I’m feeling like Chicago all over again where I’m strangely feeling more happy for them than I am disappointed with the result.

The Blackcaps application has been poor but you can’t begrudge Bangladesh a win where they have won every single day (day one perhaps honours even).

[Gumboot]

161/9

[Ymx]

Early night for me it is then.

[Gumboot]

Boult goes to a wonderful outfield catch and NZ is all out for 169.

Bangladesh needs 40 runs to win.

[Gumboot]

From 136/2 to 169 all out...

[JM2K6]

Bangladesh have played 60 Tests away from home. They've won 5 of them, with 2 of those being Zimbabwe, 2 the West Indies and 1 Sri Lanka.

[Jb1981]

Bangladesh have played 60 Tests away from home. They've won 5 of them, with 2 of those being Zimbabwe, 2 the West Indies and 1 Sri Lanka.

They have dominated most days. It will be a thoroughly deserved victory.

[Gumboot]

Bangladesh have played 60 Tests away from home. They've won 5 of them, with 2 of those being Zimbabwe, 2 the West Indies and 1 Sri Lanka.

They have dominated most days. It will be a thoroughly deserved victory.

Absolutely this.

[FalseBayFC]

Bangladeshis run a lot of the corner stores here. Our local one here is run by an absolute cricket nut and a top rate guy. He's been absolutely loving this test match. I'll have to pay him a visit in the morning to have a chat about it. The poor guy has had no sleep for the last few days.

[Thor Sedan]

Feckin' hell....even England are laughing at that batting effort.

Our batting line up looks really awful without Kane.

[Enzedder]

Just got back from lining up (unsuccessfully) for a booster shot and then doing meal deliveries. Had hoped we would still be batting.

Well done Bangladesh - welcome to the top table

[Kiwias]

I had a bit of a sleep in and turned the match on about an hour after the start of play, thinking that with 5 wickets still in hand and Rosco batting at the start of the say that we would have stretched the lead toward a reasonable target but

WTF

Bangladesh were just starting their second innings chasing 30.

In all honesty, I can't say I was that surprised because they have been all over us from the start of this test.

[Enzedder]

Those stats for Latham as captain are abysmal - another Todd Blackadder?

And Southee is hungry and wants to get to lunch.

[Kiwias]

Congratulations, Bangladesh, you fully deserve this comprehensive victory.

[Enzedder]

Awesome work Bangladesh. We cannot even blame the toss for this (lack of) effort

[Gumboot]

Congrats, Bangladesh. Much the better side from start to finish.

[OomStruisbaai]

BCs lost their Malan.

[Certain Navigator]

If Bangladesh win this, the Craps will officially become the worst possessor of a world champions title since England won the RWC in 2003.

While some of the batting could have been better, the far more worrying problem imho is the bowling. With the notable and superb exception of Wagner, the much-vaunted pace attack looked like it'd been recruited from Te Awamatu 2nd grade. Hossain was able to regularly deliver around 140 clicks, but the NZ lot couldn't get above 130. Boult ended with the jammiest 4-fer ever, having posed absolutely no threat to the Bangles' top order. Southee got possibly the worst 2-fer ever, while Jamieson's last two tests have seen him regress even faster than he emerged. That Wagner ended up with inferior figures to Boult just shows how misleading statistics can be. If these guys can't turn it around in the 2nd test, NZ test cricket is in a bit of trouble.

Losing at home to the Banglas would be like the 2003 side losing at home to Italy.

The Banglas are considerably better than Italy — they actually win matches.

[Certain Navigator]

Those stats for Latham as captain are abysmal - another Todd Blackadder?

And Southee is hungry and wants to get to lunch.

Iirc correctly, Latham was captain last time NZ won a proper test, away from home too (not something Williamson's managed very often). Of course, he did have a couple of bowlers willing to put in some effort against the England top order...

[Gumboot]

Those stats for Latham as captain are abysmal - another Todd Blackadder?

And Southee is hungry and wants to get to lunch.

Iirc correctly, Latham was captain last time NZ won a proper test, away from home too (not something Williamson's managed very often). Of course, he did have a couple of bowlers willing to put in some effort against the England top order...

Williamson captained our last test win away, against India in Southampton.

[JM2K6]

If Bangladesh win this, the Craps will officially become the worst possessor of a world champions title since England won the RWC in 2003.

While some of the batting could have been better, the far more worrying problem imho is the bowling. With the notable and superb exception of Wagner, the much-vaunted pace attack looked like it'd been recruited from Te Awamatu 2nd grade. Hossain was able to regularly deliver around 140 clicks, but the NZ lot couldn't get above 130. Boult ended with the jammiest 4-fer ever, having posed absolutely no threat to the Bangles' top order. Southee got possibly the worst 2-fer ever, while Jamieson's last two tests have seen him regress even faster than he emerged. That Wagner ended up with inferior figures to Boult just shows how misleading statistics can be. If these guys can't turn it around in the 2nd test, NZ test cricket is in a bit of trouble.

Losing at home to the Banglas would be like the 2003 side losing at home to Italy.

The Banglas are considerably better than Italy — they actually win matches.

Italy have beaten South Africa, Wales (2x), France (3x), Ireland (4x), Argentina (5x), Japan (6x), Fiji (6x), Scotland (8x), USA (5x), Canada (5x). Their 6N record is piss poor, but stands comparison to Bangladesh's Test record, particularly given the vast majority of the Bangladeshi wins have been against Zimbabwe...

[Enzedder]

Looking at the skills on display here and Oz, I would love to see some games for both against England, JM. I think England would beat our lot but lose to Bangladesh.

[JM2K6]

Looking at the skills on display here and Oz, I would love to see some games for both against England, JM. I think England would beat our lot but lose to Bangladesh.

Nah, we're absolute toilet. You'd beat us comfortably.



In other news:



Commence internal screaming

[Ymx]

Without clicking on it, are these NFTs?

[fishfoodie]

Holy crap

Ireland are causing the Windies some pain in their first ODI

Windies on 66-4, RR 3.22

[Ymx]

Looks like they’ve recovered a bit now, unfortunately for Ireland.

[Enzedder]

Jump in and buy the ball of the century

[Gumboot]

The 2nd Test between NZ and Bangladesh kicks off in Christchurch in about 20 minutes.

Bangladesh has won the toss and put NZ in to bat.

Daryl Mitchell in for Ravindra.