Despite leaving runs and records on the table, the Black Caps have secured their largest Test victory, thumping Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, with debutant Zak Foulkes taking a record 75/9.
I'd have to disagree about the declaration, I think it was pretty perfectly timed. I think playing on just to get bigger numbers (or even retiring out to let the other guys get a bat) is just a bit disrespectful of Zimbabwe. Test cricket is about doing a job for your team.
A tough question: is it possible to make the argument that Henry has been a better bowler than Cummins over the last two years? Esp in relation to the support they get; Henry has been dragging along an old Southee and rookies, while the Aussie cartel is, well, the cartel. Imo, the argument is very close.
I'd have to disagree about the declaration, I think it was pretty perfectly timed. I think playing on just to get bigger numbers (or even retiring out to let the other guys get a bat) is just a bit disrespectful of Zimbabwe. Test cricket is about doing a job for your team.
A tough question: is it possible to make the argument that Henry has been a better bowler than Cummins over the last two years? Esp in relation to the support they get; Henry has been dragging along an old Southee and rookies, while the Aussie cartel is, well, the cartel. Imo, the argument is very close.