I have to say I'm still coming to grips with the fact that we have lost a series to Bangladesh. And we are facing a whitewash.
Like with anything, perspective is important. Lets be careful here, a few years back Bangladesh were thrashing anyone and everyone at age group level. They have a massive population and a clear love of cricket. And like Sri Lanka 20 years ago, they are now emerging as a true cricket power. Of this I am sure.
New Zealand just happened to be the unlucky possum in the headlights this time, to some degree.
But there is a brightside, particularly while we are looking at young cricketers. Make a note, last night Kane Williamson became the youngest New Zealander to score an ODI century, breaking Martin Crowes 25 year old record.
This is a very big deal.
Kane has been touted as something special- even the "next Crowe" by some. Last night he soldiered through adversity, after a harrowing introduction to international cricket with consecutive ducks last tour to Sri Lanka. Last night he managed to valiantly score a heroic century and come bloody close to winning the match. And the latter part of this was done on one leg, with wincing agony on most shots due to cramp and maybe an injury. What a legend in the making, especially when we look at the many "glass jaws" that claim to be New Zealand cricketers.
I just hope Jacob Oram was watching Kane show how to break the pain barrier.
A standing ovation for young Kane please. This is a kid who will soon be a household name.
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Told ya!
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