England v New Zealand Test Series 2022

K Williamson didn't exactly pull up any trees with his batting display in the warm up match. Coming in cold from the IPL may not be the wisest decision he ever made. I hope for the sake of the series he is able to run up a few decent totals, but it shows that you can't mess with cricket (IPL isn't cricket) or it will take a huge lump out of your ass. In a sense, Williamson has treated this series as a bit of an inconvenience (same with IPL england recruits) and that to my mind is unacceptable as a leader in general, and - in particular - a leader of the world champions which should mean as much - if not more!

^^ The debate on whether the IPL is cricket, is open for debate, what isn't in doubt is that Test Cricket should come first. The IIL isn't going away, a new 5 year TV/ media deal is up for grabs with the promise of more matches. Trent Boult arrived late from the IPL, which has put his inclusion in doubt.

1st Test Lords, New Zealand won the toss & elected to bat.

Latham, Young, Williamson, Conway, Mitchell, Blundell, de Grandhomme, Jamieson, Southee, Patel, Boult

Odd when you think that the first match for new England manager Brendon McCullum (former New Zealand captain) and new England captain Ben Stokes (grew up in New Zealand) is against New Zealand.

NZ 36-5 and not even 20 overs gone!

New boy Matty Potts is having a good day. So far he's got 3 wickets for 6 runs.
Current score 37 - 6

Absolute insane first session by England shades of when broady showed the aussies no mercy at trent Bridge

Only negative was the injury to Jack Leach, which has been withdrawn with concussion, after fielding a ball on the boundary. Matt Parkinson will replace him.

Eng 96-4. 30 Overs.

Wickets all over the place.

(02-06-2022 16:59 )Cooper_temple Wrote:  Eng 96-4. 30 Overs.

Wickets all over the place.

7 down and a big collapse lol also how the f**k is Ollie pope still a England player lol