tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276323487629620529.post8916716171402841957..comments2023-06-01T01:40:43.335+12:00Comments on Donning the whites with Grace: Well bowled, Timmy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276323487629620529.post-61298570833829188562012-09-07T10:12:52.156+12:002012-09-07T10:12:52.156+12:00More cricketing sense spoken - what is the world c...More cricketing sense spoken - what is the world coming to? It sounds like Martin will stay on, play a bit and mentor some of the young lads - a win for them at least. <br /><br />Jeetan bowled well against players who know how to play spin, and I think he'll improve with a long run. As for Vettori, I think his career as a test spinner was over a while ago but I'm not sure anyone has the wherewithal to tell him - most players can't be expected to figure that out on their own - human nature out prevents it (I wrote a little about it in my Windies tour review). I'd like to see him stay as a number 7 batsmen who holds up an end with the ball - he's the master a it, and then put Watling at 6 as the wk. it would grow our batting depth, allow a bowling transition and still provide Vettori's stability. Don't see it happening though. A cricketing Buddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352955196214172264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276323487629620529.post-24567022345835345252012-09-07T06:52:54.435+12:002012-09-07T06:52:54.435+12:00I agree that our bowling stocks are as good as the...I agree that our bowling stocks are as good as they have been for some time. Chris Martin has been a fantastic servant of the team, but his days are probably numbered. Neil Wagner will improve and put pressure on the three who played in Bangalore, and Mark Gillespie might have another Hamilton or two in him if he stays injury free.<br /><br />And it was pleasing to see Jeetan Patel bowling much better in India; bowling an attacking rather than defensive line. Might this tour also spell the end of Dan Vettori's test career?Keeping Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635959917715078192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276323487629620529.post-37291878433503319152012-09-05T20:57:25.076+12:002012-09-05T20:57:25.076+12:00Thaks for the comment - that Bracewell was the lea...Thaks for the comment - that Bracewell was the least impressive says more about the other two than his efforts. The growth of the pace bowlers under the tutelage of Allan Donald and then Damien Wright has been immense - they are constantly showing up those wielding the willow. I simply hope we move forward with the next coach - I think Shane Bond would be a step backwards. <br /><br />I agree about Boult - he still needs to bulk up a little but his pace has increased. That he has done it on the sub continent makes it more impressive. For mine he has the potential to offer the most to the side - the learning curve in the next 12-18 months will be steep. A cricketing Buddhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352955196214172264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2276323487629620529.post-85920634969503639162012-09-05T10:35:26.501+12:002012-09-05T10:35:26.501+12:00Excellent post. That Southee was able to lure play...Excellent post. That Southee was able to lure players of the quality of Gambhir and Raina into leaving balls that deceived them is a measure of how good he has become. The addition of the scrambled seam ball that moves back in to the batsman has made Southee a much more complete bowler. He is still potentially his own worst enemy, but that risk reduces as he matures.<br /><br />I have also been impressed with Trent Boult in this series. He seems to be bowling faster, and with more aggression. However I would love to see NZC invest in a few sessions for Boult with Glenn McGrath to teach him to snarl and sledge a bit; he's too much of a nice guy for an international fast bowler!Keeping Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13635959917715078192noreply@blogger.com