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[Alvaro]

I didn't say he coached the team, just managed a few of the players like McCullum and Southee.
He has a benign influence.

[The_Bird]

Southee is a waste of space, a poor mans broad.

Woeful

[ProCricketer1982]

Southee is a waste of space, a poor mans broad.

Woeful

Poor mans Broad?? I'd be glad if England gave him away tbh! Totally over-rated and big headed with it.

[The_Bird]

Poor mans Broad?? I'd be glad if England gave him away tbh! Totally over-rated and big headed with it.

Yes A poor mans broad, a crapper version of broad. Who is also an average cricketer!!

[Gerry SA]

Sorry but there's no way Tim Southee is a rubbish cricketer.

He's still only 24. He's part of a pretty green seam bowling attack.

Southee is getting better all the time.

In fact 2012 was Southee's breakthrough season in Test cricket. He took a 7 wicket haul in India, the last fast bowler to do that was Dale Steyn.

Southee then inspired NZ to victory over SL in SL with a 8 wicket match haul.

[cricketbadger]

I have to agree, his body language is pretty poor at times
But he is a talented player, and can bat when he applies himself hits a long ball

[PedalsMcgrew]

I like Southee as well. I've always thought that he had something about him. Good bowler and he'll keep improving. He does need an attitude adjustment though but maybe that's just his age showing itself. He'll cause Englands batsmen some problems in helpful conditions...no doubt about it. Don't think NZ will beat England but I do think it will be more competitive than people think.

[Gerry SA]

First ODI today.

NZ with a much improved showing.

Dismissed Amla, Smith and ABDV cheaply.

Faf and Ryan McLaren rebuilding the innings after Ingram and de Kock both failed to get a big score.

Faf must be the most improved cricketer around. 2 years ago no one would've said he'd be a Test player or have captained in country in 3 T20is

[Alvaro]

Went to a good school mind...

[RightArmRapid]

Speek for yourself buddy, i knew he'd be a test cricketer

[alba caerulea]

Well done the Kiwis, very pleased for them. Some serious balls shown by the tail

[Gerry SA]

ABDV has been banned for 2 matches, for a poor over rate, meaning he's out for the remained of the series.

Faf has been named as skipper for the remaining two games. It's stunning how Faf has become so important in such a short space of time.

[The_Bird]

Seems to fit the bill, he's a pretty experienced cricketer with all the IPL and County cricket under his belt. Amla, Kallis, Peterson, Duminy either dont need it or don't come across as skipper material so he's next in line I suppose. Strange that Smith couldn't just do the remainder of the series

[Gerry SA]

Seems to fit the bill, he's a pretty experienced cricketer with all the IPL and County cricket under his belt. Amla, Kallis, Peterson, Duminy either dont need it or don't come across as skipper material so he's next in line I suppose. Strange that Smith couldn't just do the remainder of the series

It was strange that ABDV was made T20/ODI skipper.

ABDV had never even captained his school team.

Faf and AB played in the same school team, Faf was skipper.

Amla is the skipper of the Dolphins, when he's not on International duty, he's an intelligent man, he would've done a good job.

On paper Amla is the ODI vice captain

[The_Bird]

I wouldn't change anything to do with Amla, he is fine doing what he is doing. No need to make him skipper.