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“I’m starting to learn about my body and know when something is bad”
Uncapped Otago all-rounder James Neesham has been put on stand-by for the third Test against the West Indies in Hamilton after fellow all-rounder Corey Anderson sustained a shin injury during the second Test.
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Boult recorded his maiden ten-wicket haul
New Zealand left-arm pace bowler Trent Boult registered his maiden ten-wicket haul as the Black Caps won their first Test match of 2013 after thrashing the West Indies by an innings and 73 runs on the third day of the second Test in Wellington.
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“It’s hurting so much and it’s such a disappointment”
England captain Alastair Cook, whose side is on the verge of losing the Ashes after five years, has admitted that “when things don’t go well as a captain, it’s a tough, tough place to be”.
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“If you can bowl a ball at someone’s grille, I don’t care who you are you’re going to feel intimidated”
Australia left-arm pace bowler Mitchell Johnson has defended his aggressive approach, stating that fast bowling has always been about “intimidating” your opponent.
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“Australia have worked Alastair out”
Legendary England batsman Geoffrey Boycott has slammed captain Alastair Cook’s performance in the ongoing Ashes series and even added that his brains must be “scrambled”.
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Taylor scored his second consecutive Test century
New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor scored his tenth Test century to keep the Black Caps in complete control over the West Indies at the end of the first day of the second Test in Wellington.
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“I think the fast bowlers get excited when they come here and the batters do as well”
Australia batsman George Bailey has announced that “there’s something there for everyone” at the WACA in Perth ahead of the third Ashes Test, which gets underway on December 13.
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“We’ve been outplayed in these two Tests”
England head coach Andy Flower has announced that he still believes the national team “can fight back in to the series” despite being 2-0 down after the first two Tests.
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“There’s not too many tailenders around the place who bat below seven that enjoy playing a lot of balls around their helmet”
Australia fast bowling coach Craig McDermott has announced that the national team’s pace attack will continue targeting England’s batsmen with bouncers since it has proved to be highly effective.
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Williamson is set to make his Test comeback
New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson is likely to be recalled for the second Test against the West Indies, which gets underway tomorrow in Wellington.
