Coming Out Party

Some of us have been Black Caps supporters for too long to make really lengthy predictions, but it seems safe to say that Brendan McCullum came of age at the Basin Reserve. It wasn't some much what he did that impressed but the way he did it. There were times when he seemed as intense as a Steve Waugh - now that is a core you can build around.

The Captain's Job Description

Are Looks Always Deceptive?

You had better, Mr Hesson, you had better.

I am fighting hard against my natural instinct to look at Mike Hesson and see a "new age professional" coach, with all the theory and sod all real leadership ability.

Time and results will tell. I just hope there is more to him than what I see.

Talking Heads

Or words to that effect.

Good Luck Kane Williamson

There is little doubt that KW is the future, but it will take more than youthful enthusiasm and quiet determination to turn his first go into a one day success story. A little help from his fragile team mates would not go amiss.

Hobson's Choice?

Be it the choice of the players or management, the decision has been made and we now wait to see how it all shakes out. If these two both make serious runs it won't really matter who is calling "heads" at the start of the game.