Three ODI's down, two important tests to follow. So what of this Aussie/Kiwi rivalry? Well it's hardly surprising that just about any game between the two is bathed in controversy, and all are well documented. My thoughts are this on all the matters. Shit happens. To err is human and more so when the Colosseum is heavily laden with two teams who hate losing and partisan crowds seeking that win as well.
And that leads to me writing about my team. A winning team by and large at that. In fact since Brendon McCullum was controversially handed the reins from Ross Taylor the Blackcaps have turned around from being a lower to mid table team in all formats to now being top 3 in most. And many players dot the player rankings as well. It took a little while for them to draw the fans back but with a coach and captain and a team driving the train on the straight and narrow and not losing often (yes I could have said Won many but that consistency still not at 100%).
So where to the future doth we ply our winning craft? Common knowledge Kane will soon be the new captain with Brendon's retirement and the likely retirement of Ross in the coming years, where does this team go? Well to be honest I see only continuing success and giving the fans even more silverware and reasons to come to games.
And given the public has bought into the team. Diehard fans have been vindicated. The remainder nearly filling stadiums are a breath of fresh air. NZ Cricket must be feeling great about the turnaround and so they should be. And with Australia here and in fine form on matters not necessarily cricket related (whingers) we can now rightfully ride our wave and get the most from our game.
Test cricket?? The onslaught continues. "Go Blackcaps!!"
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