NZ's Shane Bond may miss summer Tests

[Goatman]

Greetings Farmer. I have now defected to the dark side also, and looking forward to continuing our friendly banter. How are the llamas? Supposed to be a nice weekend here, which is good. Last week I went completely base over apex on the damp astroturf in the nets. Could have really done myself a mischief if I haddn't been wearing my brand new Sissy-Boy whites, with the extra-padded ****.

[Mark Kidger]

Originally Posted by Goatman

Greetings Farmer. I have now defected to the dark side also, and looking forward to continuing our friendly banter. How are the llamas? Supposed to be a nice weekend here, which is good. Last week I went completely base over apex on the damp astroturf in the nets. Could have really done myself a mischief if I haddn't been wearing my brand new Sissy-Boy whites, with the extra-padded ****.

Welcome to the dark side, Darth Goatman, the naughty boys' MB for people who insist on talking about cricket.

[Mark Kidger]

Originally Posted by R W S

Bond may miss Tests with longer term in mind
With the summer series looking like a speed gun battle I noted this story with interest and relief, (insert Miss Moneypenny type joke here).

They are also bringing a small squad so I presume they will garner replacements from the county circuit, although I am struggling to think of who they could use.

Check out what the official black caps website has to say:-

http://www.nzcricket.co.nz/display.aspx?pri=1&cid=1568

I may be somewhat biased, but was it 2 seasons ago that Gloucestershire signed this great hairy quick hoping that he would add some penetration to their attack? Can't remember the guy's figures, but his contribution to Gloucestershire's cause was pretty near neglible - he was some kiwi called "Shane Bond".

[R W S]

He's come on 200% since then - making him 0014.

A bit like our new superstar Harmison. Can he get any better? I'd like to see him develop a really fast yorker - bowled from wider on the crease.