Bangladesh in NewZealand

Before the start of the third days play, Ian Smith was asking Mark Richardson some challenging questions. Would he have Craig Cumming in the side? He was unsure, saying that he still hasn't sorted his lbw concerns and that he won't have many more opportunities to prove himself. How, on the other hand is a good prospect and would compliment both the ODI and test sides nicely, he said.

On Bond, he said he would pick him if available and wasn't sure whether he'd rather play for NZ of take the money to play overseas. Excellent discussion and good on Ian Smith, who I think is one of the world's best commentators.

well thats it Bangladesh have been rolled for 143 and 113 another poor batting display by them. NZ didn't really bat to well themselves, but still managed 393 to give a commanding lead and then a win of an innings and 137 runs. So the series is wrapped up 2-0 to NZ nothing suprising there, yet Bangladesh will still obviously be very disapointed with there showing.

Llong from England was ok and is tipped to be the best of the young up and coming umpires. 

i haven't seen much of the series, but in the end a comprehensive win for the kiwis as they complete a whitewash except for that 20-20 game.\

Originally posted by bondy If Bond plays we'll have 3 of the top 10 ICC ranked bowlers playing. Bond, Vettori and Mills, along with Oram and Patel makes for a well balanced attack. Styris is a handy ODI bowler and is sure to be used, even if he's not a part of the test side. The test series should be won by England, even if NZ has Bond, purely because their batting is better and their bowling should be enough to take 20 wickets at least once in the series.

Spot on bondy, if you can't pass 400 against Bangladesh then you aren't going to be giving Hoggard and Sidebottom sleepless nights any time soon!

Originally posted by -JP- Originally posted by bondy If Bond plays we'll have 3 of the top 10 ICC ranked bowlers playing. Bond, Vettori and Mills, along with Oram and Patel makes for a well balanced attack. Styris is a handy ODI bowler and is sure to be used, even if he's not a part of the test side. The test series should be won by England, even if NZ has Bond, purely because their batting is better and their bowling should be enough to take 20 wickets at least once in the series. Spot on bondy, if you can't pass 400 against Bangladesh then you aren't going to be giving Hoggard and Sidebottom sleepless nights any time soon!

And like Sledge mentioned, if Harmison gets his rhythm going!! Hoggard especially, who had an excellent series last time he played here, is a real threat. The pitches that were played on against Bangladesh weren't a seamer's paradise. They were good wickets- and to not score 400 against the quality of bowling that we faced (it wasn't too bad, but nothing on England) has most certainly sealed our fate!

Peter Parker picked a peck of pickled peppers.....nough said. 

Originally posted by NZ_Fast Peter Parker picked a peck of pickled peppers.....nough said.

I'm not sure yet mate, we'll find out in the forthcoming weeks and I'll be sure to post up the verdict.

Is that a safe bet?

Bond's contract only begins on the 1st of April, so he's able to play for the Black Caps before then, technically. Whether he'll want to risk his fitness playing for NZ is beyond me at this point.