NZ inspired by Chappell/Hadlee series, 2010

[vvvslaxman]

Vettori supports Warner's switch hit http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26774136-5018870,00.html New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori backs David Warner's stance By Greg Buckle February 25, 2010 Switch-hitting Australia batsman David Warner has received strong support from New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori, who says it's the kind of shot that brings fans through the gates. Whether left-hander Warner is allowed to face a few balls in normal fashion then suddenly turn around and adopt a right-hander's stance mid-over is another thing. Warner crunched 67 from 29 balls in Australia's Twenty20 win over West Indies in Sydney, reaching his half-century from 18 balls, bettered only by India's Yuvraj Singh who completed the feat in 12 deliveries against England in 2007. Warner has made a habit of "switching" to a right-hander's stance as the ball is being bowled, but is now keen to actually face up as a right-hander as the bowler comes in, drawing on his experience of having batted right-handed for two years as a junior player. "I have no opposition at all (to switch-hitting) as long as the white-line and lbw rules apply," Vettori said on the eve of New Zealand's T20 clash with Australia at Wellington's Westpac Stadium on Friday. "If you take that game on, the balance should be addressed a little bit. "It's great for the game. People love watching it. "It's not something you want to be ruled out of the game because people love watching it. "If you can switch-hit, it's probably the next big thing in cricket." Warner's new tactic of facing up right-handed, however, can cause delays with fields being changed. Umpire Rod Tucker refused to allow Warner to change to right-handed during his innings on Tuesday for this reason. "Yeah I suppose that's the only issue, time," Vettori said. "Bowlers will stop and they'll have to change their field." Australia T20 skipper Clarke said he would definitely speak with the umpires to clarify the rules regarding Warner's tactics. Meanwhile Vettori says the Black Caps will have to lift dramatically if they hope to beat Australia. "We know Australia are playing exceptionally good cricket and it's going to be a real ask for us to try to compete with them and beat them," Vettori said.

[vvvslaxman]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,26772950-5018870,00.html Michael Clarke seeking clarification on Warner's stance ahead of Twenty20 By Greg Buckle in Wellington, New Zealand February 25, 2010 Australia captain Michael Clarke will meet with the umpires before Friday's Twenty20 clash with New Zealand to clarify the rules regarding David Warner's batting stance. Left-hander Warner attempted to face up right-handed during the Twenty20 match against West Indies in Sydney, but was told by umpire Rod Tucker it was not acceptable because it would take too long for the fielding captain to change his fields every time the batsman swapped stance. However Warner, who reached his half-century from 18 balls, is keen to pursue the switch-hitting concept and Clarke is backing his opening batsman. "I'll definitely speak to the umpires before the game tomorrow,'' Clarke said. "I think it's very important that all the players and everybody in Twenty20 knows the exact format. "I spoke to the umpires after the game the other night and there was a concern about the amount of time it was going to take. "If he wanted to bat right-handed, Davey couldn't just expect the bowler to run in and bowl. "The opposition team had to have the chance to change the field. The umpire had a concern, is he going to do this 10 times a game, 20 times a game? "Is it going to take up a lot of time? He'll keep practising it in the nets until we get exact clarification on what the rule is.'' Friday's game at Wellington's Westpac Stadium will be followed by a second and final T20 international in Christchurch on Sunday. AAP

[achilles]

Diplomacy. I kind of agree with Symo when he says that he speaks his mind and is not a diplomatic goody two-shoes player like Clarke. I don't remember when was the last time Clarke was actually being himself in a press conference.

[cowboysfan]

the umpires are wary of it because it wastes time?.thats the whole point of the switch hit(to take advantage of field placement).the icc needs to make up their mind about the switch hit.why is itok for KP's switch but not a stance change of Warner?.

[thevortex]

I would probably be the odd man out here. I am against the switch hit for precisely the same reason as to why the bowler is forced to follow his announced approach to the popping crease. What stops the bowler from changing his guard and his bowling arm then? The MCC holds it illegal though. I have heard arguments saying that a right handed bowler will never master bowling it with his left hand. But then did we all not think that a right hand batsman will never be able to play left handed? :) And right now we are seeing guys like Pietersen hit sixes off switch hits! Lets even up the disciplines guys. If switching is allowed, then allow it for bowlers as well. If it is not, then take it out of the game. Just be fair.

[cowboysfan]

I would probably be the odd man out here. I am against the switch hit for precisely the same reason as to why the bowler is forced to follow his announced approach to the popping crease. What stops the bowler from changing his guard and his bowling arm then? The MCC holds it illegal though. I have heard arguments saying that a right handed bowler will never master bowling it with his left hand. But then did we all not think that a right hand batsman will never be able to play left handed? :) And right now we are seeing guys like Pietersen hit sixes off switch hits! Lets even up the disciplines guys. If switching is allowed, then allow it for bowlers as well. If it is not, then take it out of the game. Just be fair.

the audience wants to see the swtich hit.i also think its easier switch hit than to bowl with another arm.i see no harm in legalising it but doubt the mcc cares that much for the bowlers.

[vvvslaxman]

I think eventually all teams will agree to it. Already players have started doing it. Veeru did play some switch hits in the 2nd Test. I have read somewhere switch hits have been part of cricket for a long time. Just that batsmen were not bold enough to execute it at the international level until KP did.

[cowboysfan]

i think a day is not far off when a natural rightie starts his stance as a leftie to make the lbw that much harder for an off spinner

[thevortex]

That would be a sad day when that happens, cowboysfan.

[Feed]

NZ wins a thriller Terrific composure from Black Caps' bowler Tim Southee has combined with some hefty hitting from Aussie Cameron White to produce a pulsating Twenty20 match at AMI Stadium in Christchurch, with New Zealand prevailing in a sudded-death tie-breaker over. More... NZ wins a thriller 28/02/2010 2nd Twenty20, New Zealand v Australia Terrific composure from Black Caps' bowler Tim Southee has combined with some hefty hitting from Aussie Cameron White to produce a pulsating Twenty20 match at AMI Stadium in Christchurch, with New Zealand prevailing in a sudded-death tie-breaker over. Ultimately it was Southee's breathtaking super-over, which conceded only six runs for the loss of David Warner's wicket, that won the Kiwis the game. Shaun Tait was entrusted with Australia's super over bowling to New Zealand's man-of-the-match Brendon McCullum, the scorer of a stunning century in New Zealand's innings, and Martin Guptill. New Zealand survived two close run out chances but Tait buckled under the pressure and bowled two wides and it was Guptill who cut the third legitimate ball for the winning boundary. New Zealand had earlier set Australia a target of 215 to win, the first time it had conceded more than 201 runs, and the chase went right down to the last over with the crowd of 26,148 roaring in support. Southee was entrusted with the last over having only 12 runs to play with. In the 18th over Southee had conceded a single per ball and another controlled display in the last saw him concede the 12 runs and set up the play-off. White hit 64 from 26 balls while captain Michael Clarke was run out off the last ball for 67 after playing a superbly controlled innings. David Warner made his usual rocket-propelled start, taking full toll of Southee's bowling in the early overs. But it was Southee who ran back to take the catch from Shane Bond's bowling to end his 10-ball innings in which he scored 20. Haddin (43 off 36 balls) got stuck in and helped add 73 runs for the second wicket before he fell caught in the deep from the first ball Franklin bowled in the innings. David Hussey departed early bowled by Franklin, and was replaced by Cameron White. The quick wicket didn't diminish the quality of Australia's assault, as White used his outstanding timing of the ball to effortlessly hit out against the New Zealand bowlers Vettori, Nathan McCullum, Franklin and Bond. With three overs left, Australia needed 36 with Bond and Vettori bowled out, but Southee stepped up and bowled a tight over which relinquished only six singles. It set a tough example for Oram to follow. Two singles, including a possible run out chance, were followed by successive straight drives for four by White. Oram conceded a wide which was enough to give White the chance to post his half-century next ball with a six, the milestone coming off 21 balls. Earlier, McCullum matched West Indian Chris Gayle's effort in taking 50 balls to reach 100 and hit 12 fours and six sixes in the process but couldn't score the two runs needed to break the world record. It was only the second Twenty20 international century in the brief history of the new form of the game and it was the first time New Zealand had hit 200 in Twenty20 matches. McCullum unleashed his innovative falling away scoop shot on either side of the wicket to make full use of the wide open spaces behind the wicketkeeper. But none was better the ball after he achieved his century when he played the shot for six runs off fast man Shaun Tait – a shot he repeated later in the over for another six. He found a great partner in Gareth Hopkins who helped him add 78 runs for the fifth wicket. The introduction of David Hussey's off-spin and Steven Smith's leg-spin slowed the scoring rate down and newcomer Ross Taylor panicked to run himself out leaving New Zealand 69-3. Daniel Christian's arrival allowed Hopkins to free his arms and his first ball was cut behind point and 11 runs, with four leg byes thrown in, were taken from the over as New Zealand upped the ante again. McCullum blasted a superb straight drive for four off Smith and then posted his half-century courtesy of a fielding blue by Travis Birt. He took 33 balls and hit seven fours and two sixes to reach the milestone. Nannes returned for the 16th over but Hopkins stood on his stumps and departed having hit 36 from 17 balls at 145-5.

[IKnowU]

All the aussies fans are whinging about the superover :hysterical:

[DaFan]

Awesome game. :two_thumbs_up: ________ Honda Automobile (China) Company specifications

[Guest DeveGowda]

One of the Best T20 Matches i have watched... The 3 overs Bowled by Southee was Amazing so does the batting of Mcculum and White...

[Watson87]

All the aussies fans are whinging about the superover :hysterical:

Where are they whinging? I want to join them:((

[Karan114]

Where are they whinging? I want to join them:((

:haha::haha:

[Celeste]

[King]

That was a great game of cricket. McCullum was stunning, he even did a cartwheel or two while playing the scoop against Tait. I didn't expect the Aussies to get close to the target but they looked in absolute control. While and Clarke batted really well. Southee came to party and the Aussies struggled to get him off the block. Super over proved Southee had them in knots. This will set up the rest of the summer although I don't expect Aussie bowlers struggle like they did last night in ODIs or test matches. Good to see NZ win though, much needed to be honest.

[lonestarranger]

Shaun Tait seems to be getting on my nerves lately .. :angry_smile:

[punjabi_khota]

Tait is the biggest weakling international cricket. Can't even play ODIs and got shot to pieces in the super-over. Wet his pants against India. :finger:

[Rajiv]

..twas a great game