It looks likely that rain will mean cause a premature end to the cricket season. If I wanted to be trite I could say that the rain will be mixing with tears on the faces of some New Zealand cricketers, because John Bracewell has sent a strong signal that Lou Vincent and Scott Styris will struggle to make the team to play in South Africa next month.
Bracewell said that batting cover should be provided by a "specialist opener" - something he has already indicated Vincent is not. He also said "There’s no doubt in my mind, it’s much better to have someone batting at No 6 who can bowl a heavy ball, rather than what we’ve got now. Ideally, when you’re up against the best teams in the world, you want your best combination on board. I think a strong bowler at No 6 gives you more than a stopper, which is what we’re currently using in this series." Scott Styris - that stopper - must be wincing only a couple of tests on from that century against the Windies.
Jacob Oram, the main contender for Styris' spot, has just bowled a spell of 7-5-6-2 for Central against Northern Districts.
Tuesday, 28 March 2006
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