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down f we’re all honest with ourselves, ’s Hamish Ieventual World Bidwell Cup record of played five, won one, lost four was about what COMMENT we’d expect. campaign A few weeks out from the tournament, there were Hamish Bidwell in moments. You know, we were genuine fears that the Black two runs away from being top Caps might not win a game, winning against Sri An opportunity lost is how of the pool and being top such was their wretched form Lanka, and the West New Zealand coach Mike qualifier, so there’s a level of in the West Indies and the Indies and didn’t. He came Hesson views his team’s satisfaction there but I think thrashing they took in the close in the last of them but Twenty20 World Cup cam- every team that leaves the opening test of their series couldn’t quite finish the job. paign. world cup without the tro- against India. produced Hesson is adamant that his phy’s disappointed and we’re But a competitive showing some brilliant death, and then is a fine side, who played no different,’’ Hesson said. in the final test at Bangalore, , in the some very good cricket here The coach wasn’t long on followed by their one- win loss to . Against the in Sri Lanka. And yet they go specifics about why his team at , in the sole West Indies he started with a home with just one win to were going home. Limits to delivering: Despite their proven ability, neither Brendon McCullum, left, nor can win matches for their country without a , no ball and also threw in a their credit, after finishing “We batted with consist- greater team effort. Photo: REUTERS raised expectations a notch. wide. If he bowls a good ball the tournament with four ency, we just never really They only increased once and and Marlon losses on the trot. strung all three facets of the since June 30, winning only Hesson said. early stage. Especially when need to go.’’ were dispatched Samuels send it out of the Grouped with England, game together on the same two. “Brendon obviously was they believe they could have One thing that’s already by 59 runs in the opening park, that’s fine. But you set West Indies and the hosts, the day. That’s probably the dis- McCullum scored 91 in the outstanding against Bangla- won the thing. under consideration is having match of the World Cup when yourself a stiff task when you Black Caps had a right royal appointing thing,’’ he said. first of those victories, against desh, Ross [Taylor] played But, having commenced a separate teams for Twenty20, it became clear how true the throw in extra runs, balls and chance of qualifying for the “We were so close in so India, and 123 in the second, very well yesterday and got us four-year term as coach in one-day and . Each pitch at Pallekele free hits too. semifinals. Instead they head many things but, in the end, against Bangladesh. very close. James Franklin August, Hesson had gained ‘‘a has unique requirements, International Cricket Plenty of Black Caps had home without registering a we go home with nothing.’’ No-one else has come even the other day got us a score lot more information’’ from Hesson said, and needs spe- Stadium was and how poor worse tournaments than win in any of the Super Eight From the outside, the close to registering three that could’ve been defendable, this tournament. cific players to suit them. New Zealand’s Super Eight McCullum, Guptill, Taylor matches. Black Caps’ problems were an figures in that period. so we’ve got a number of guys He said he now had a ‘‘real The obvious next question opponents were likely to be. and Southee but, again, it Two were lost in Super inability to execute their “Look, it wasn’t long ago in our side. played direction about where we’re would have been to ask if that From being considered comes back to expectation. overs, including yesterday’s skills when it really counted Martin Guptill was ranked a heck of an innings the other going to head and that’s really meant different captains too. lucky to win a match, the You expect your big players to clash with the West Indies, and an over-reliance on the No 1 T20 player in the world day as well.’’ important for me and obvi- But that query’s already Black Caps were soon step up in the big moments but they remain defeats just of Brendon McCul- so we’ve got a number of It’s obviously a shame for ously to feed that back to the caused enough problems in regarded as semifinal and New Zealand’s couldn’t the same. lum. The team have now players in our side that can any team to come to a world other people at New Zealand the last few days. certainties. quite manage it. “We lost a couple of key played 10 Twenty20 matches win a game on their day,’’ event and exit at a relatively Cricket in terms of where we Fairfax NZ They would have made it, The margin between too, had their execution been success and failure in HOW THE BLACK CAPS RATED better in either of the ties Twenty20 is so fine that against Sri Lanka and the preparation is critical. The MARTIN GUPTILL he didn’t fire a shot against the good starting to look more at home, made the most of what he has. isn’t close for now. West Indies, which were frustration with the Black 4 innings, 75 runs at an average of teams. Often had to try and lift the which is important for a player who Did not bat; 16 overs 4 at eventually surrendered in a Caps is that it took them till 18.75, strikerate 97.40 strikerate and would have been doesn’t always exude confidence. 1 innings 18 runs at 18.00 strikerate 2 innings 3 runs at 3.00 strikerate 32.75 economy rate 8.18 super over. their final game to settle on Rating: 5 better off opening, rather than 112.50; 16 overs 2 wickets at 51.00 150.00; 4.5 overs 4 wickets at 9.75 Rating: 6 That’s where you come their best lineup. Came in rated as the fifth-best coming in at three. A tournament of 3 innings 23 runs at 7.66 strikerate economy rate 6.43 economy rate 8.06 Good without being great. Body back to that notion of The accepted wisdom is Twenty20 batsman in the world and what-might-have-beens. 104.54; 12.3 overs 5 wickets at 24.20 Rating: 6.5 Rating: 6 language isn’t flash and needs expectation. When games are that, under previous coach leaves having played nowhere near economy rate 9.68 Playing on weary legs, but still an Didn’t see a lot of action but did his hiding in the field. Ability to extract there to be won and lost, you John Wright, there was a that level. Never looked in great nick 5 innings 147 runs at 49.00 Rating: 4 outstanding limited overs’ bowler. job well. Oram’s long-term replace- bounce and movement is still an assume that the Black Caps “she’ll be right’’ culture in the and gifted his away on all but strikerate 145.54 A big part of the team’s plans with Missing an increasing number of ment. asset. will lose them. team. Now, with one occasion. Average. Rating: 6 bat and ball, Oram disappointed with matches, though, and it might be Tim Southee Roneel Hira Brendon McCullum and in charge, we’re told of the Rob Nicol Got starts and only once kicked on. both. Bowled too many four-balls that he’s played his last world cup. 1 innings 1 run at 1.00 strikerate Did not bat; 4 overs 1 wicket at Martin Guptill can play. hours spent planning for each 4 innings 105 runs at 26.25 Needed to get the team over the and never looked comfortable with Twenty20 is certainly a younger 33.33; 18 overs 8 wickets at 18.00 24.00 economy rate 6.00 There’s no doubt about that. player and opponent and how strikerate 119.31; 3 overs no wickets line against England and then nearly the bat. man’s game now. economy rate 8.00 Rating: 5 But do they win games for beneficial that’s been. economy rate 9.66 did in the final clash with the West Nathan McCullum Rating: 6.5 Did very well in his one outing, but their country? Not often. The value of that work Rating: 6 Indies. Didn’t get a lot of support in 4 innings 29 runs at 9.66 strikerate 3 innings 36 runs at 12.00 strikerate A bit of a rocks and diamonds didn’t play enough cricket to merit a Ross Taylor, partly by hasn’t been borne out by the Not a world-beater but did his best. the middle order. 116.00; 17 overs 4 wickets at 26.00 90.00 tournament. Outstanding at times, higher Rating. virtue of playing in the results at this tournament. Made a 30 and a 50 and generally James Franklin economy rate 6.11 Rating: 4 cannon fodder at others. Still deve- Not rated: , BJ Watling. middle order, had But that’s what we’ve all come helped the team make a safe start. 5 innings 120 runs at 30.00 Rating: 7 Fields well but has no place in this loping and can’t be criticised for not HAMISH BIDWELL opportunities to play match- to expect. Fairfax NZ Brendon McCullum strikerate 127.65; 6 overs 3 wickets Got more effective as the pitches team. You can’t carry a guy purely helping the team win their 5 innings 212 runs at 42.40 at 17.66 economy rate 8.83 dried and, by the end of the to come in when the innings starts two Super Over eliminators. strikerate 159.39 Rating: 6 tournament, was Black Caps’s best horribly and then hide him at No 9 In time he could be one of SPORTS DRAW Rating: 6.5 Potentially the team’s best batsman, bowler. Outstanding in the field, as the rest of the time. Might be the the premier quick bowlers in Stats look good but he’ll know that he showed glimpses of that ability. Is ever. Not a fashionable cricketer but mainstay of this team one day, but the world Twenty20. Sumner v MP Calvglass, Barn 2, Mystery finish , double one finish. for 11th and 12th, Loser P 4 v. ATHLETICS 1:00pm; BWU Canons v Sydenham Names by 7.15pm , at C.S.D.A., 269 Loser P 3, Sheldon 3, 10.30am; Goats, Cent 2, 1:00pm; Marist- Hills Road , Shirley. Phone Play Off for 9th and 10th, CANTERBURY: Saturday 6 October Harewood White v OBC SGC, Red 2, 386-3278. Saturday: 3-2-1 Winner P 4 v. Winner P 3, YESTERDAY’S RESULTS 2012 - Port Hills – Club Run, 1:00pm; Heath v BWU Brawlers, Ilam Tournament at CSDA,1pm start. Sheldon 3, 12.00pm; Play Off Clubrooms, Hansen Park, Hawford 2, 1:00pm; BWU Brewers v New followed by BBQ for members. for 7th and 8th, Loser B 2 v. Road, Opawa, 2.00pm. Brighton, Burn 3, 1:00pm. 3C Men 1 Loser B1, Sheldon 2, 10.00am; GORE RC 62 D Prastiyou 3; Also (in finish order): What Park. Breeding: 5g Johar-Satin Pillows. (in finish order): Almost Famous, Sweet Quin: $20.00. Tri: $130.10 (4,1,5). First4: Day: OBC SNCC v LPW, Elm 3, Play Off for 5th and 6th, Winner A Find, Sheiswhatsheis, Gargamel. 3/4L, HOKONUI CONTRACTING LTD MAIDEN, But Neat, Four Gees, Peter Parrot, Hey $1292.10 (4,1,5,9). Sub: Schockemohle 1:00pm; Southern D v Upr, Waltham B 2 v. Winner B1, Sheldon 2, 1/2 nk, 1-1/4L. Time: 2:08.32. Win: $2.60 $7000, 1200m — 2-2 Tuatap (1) 58.5 Chardonnay, She’z A Star, Katie’s Diamond, (4). Trainer: Kelly Thompson, Ascot Park. RUGBY FOOD AFFAIR THE NEW ON-COURSE 4 CRICKET 1, 1:00pm; OBC Conquest v Preb, 11.30am; Play Off for 3rd and (3). Places: $1.80, $2.80. Quin: $9.00. Tri: K Williams 1; 7-8 Ellies Choice (7) 56.5 R Bemine. 1/2L, 1/2L, Nk. Time: 1:25.06. Breeding: 4g Senor Pete-Sophie Ro. CATERER MAIDEN, $7000, 2000m — Ilam 5, 1:00pm; Addington v METRO 4th, Loser SF 2 v. Loser SF 1, 1 $54.20 (3,4,1). First4: $154.40 (3,4,1,6). Sub: Black 2; 3-4 Langton Katie (14) 54 T Direen Win: $3.20 (2). Places: $1.50, $1.90, $3.60. GORE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB RATING CANTERBURY: Saturday, 6 October 1-1 Howlongdowewait (1) 58.5 T Moseley Sydenham Cavaliers, Barr 2, 1:00pm. ITM Cup: Friday, 5 October 2012: Sheldon 1, 11.00am; Final, Dickens (3). Trainer: Peter Rudkin, Riccarton. 3; Scr: Tuapeka. Also (in finish order): Ima Quin: $6.50. Tri: $101.30 (2,1,7). First4: 75 HANDICAP, $8000, 1200m — 7-7 2012 - Metropolitan Adult Cricket 1; 3-3 Tickle My Fancy (7) 56.5 R Doherty 7 Northland v. Canterbury, Winner SF 2 v. Winner SF 1, Breeding: 5g Istidaad-Dawn’s Daughter. Geegee, Star Royale, Varvara, Drumreims, $1204.60 (2,1,7,8). TAB Double: $14.60 All Spice (1) 62.5 C Johnson 1; 5-4 Heza 4A Men 1 day: St Albans v 2; 5-5 Kapua Jock (5) 58.5 D Prastiyou 3; Premier Men 1 day Cup: Cant Addington, Sprey Dom 1, 1:00pm; MP Whangarei, 7.35pm. Sheldon 1, 12.30pm. GORE TOWN & COUNTRY RESTAURANT Ben’s Girl, Legal Aid, Voodoo Star, Elegant (1/2), $6.90 (1/1). Sub: Motorboat Mike (2). Kool Kat (2) 61 R Black 2; 1-2 Citycenta Country v LPW, MainP Oval 1, Scr: See You At Divas. Also (in finish order): TE Connectivity v Southern D, Women’s Provincial Championship: South Island Under 16 3RATING 65 HCP, $7000, 2000m — Crossing, Voussoir, Moodie River. 3/4L, 1/2 Trainer: Sophie Price, Winton. Breeding: 4g (3) 58 L Allpress 3; Also (in finish order): 10:30am, R Armour & J Henderson; Maitland Grey, Day Centre, Considerate, Big Waltham 2, 1:00pm; The Buffaloes v Saturday, 6 October 2012: Tournament - ; 2-2 Gallivant (2) 58 S Muniandy 1; 6-5 hd, 2-1/4L. Time: 1:14.46. Win: $5.90 (1). Perfectly Ready-Lift Off. Stravinskaya, Split Decision, Mr Trimbole, Riccarton v OBC, Elmwood 1, Boy Socks. Lg nk, 2-1/4L, 5L. Time: 2:08.73. Knightonthetown Number 4 Experience, Cent 3, Canterbury Women v. Wednesday, 3 October 2012: (4) 57.5 C Barnes 2; 7-7 Places: $2.00, $5.00, $2.60. Quin: $41.00. GORE SEPTIC TANK CLEANERS RATING Ginty’s Choice, It’s Essential, Tappy Lee, 10:30am, R Kandula & E Brownlee; Win: $1.70 (1). Places: $1.20, $2.70. Quin: Muzza (5) 55.5 T Moseley 3; Also (in finish Tri: $968.90 (1,7,14). First4: $4687.00 65 HANDICAP, $7000, 1335m — 1-2 Young Bachelor. 1-3/4L, Nse, 1-1/4L. Time: 1:00pm; New Brighton v LPW, Raw 2, Women, Rugby Park (Chch), 1.00pm. Canterbury Country U16 v. 6 BWU v East Shirley, Burwood 1, $4.60. Tri: $44.20 (1,7,5). First4: $99.60 order): Copper Tap, Big Energy, Logan Town, (1,7,14,9). Sub: Legal Aid (4). Trainer: Kerry Schockemohle (4) 58.5 T Moseley 1; 5-4 1:13.87. Win: $14.80 (1). Places: $3.60, 1:00pm. 4B Men 1 day: St Albans v South Island Invitational Marlborough U16, Logan Park 2, 10:30am, J Wood & S Thompson; (1,7,5,2). Sub: Howlongdowewait (1). Patty Hearst, Walter Mac, Mrs Pea. 3/4L, Lg King, Isla Bank, Riverton. Breeding: 4g Golden Tower (1) 59 R Doherty 2; 4-5 Elite $3.00, $1.60. Quin: $67.70. Tri: $285.20 City Eagles, Ilam 6, 1:00pm; New Tournament - Final: Otago 12.30pm; Canterbury Metro Sydenham v Canty U20, Syd 1, Trainer: Ellis Winsloe, Gore. Breeding: 5g nk, 1/2 hd. Time: 2:08.24. Win: $6.40 (2). Bunker-Ida Gold. Street (5) 58 T Direen 3; Also (in finish (1,2,3). First4: $4305.70 (1,2,3,10). TAB Brighton v The Miller Bar, Sprey Dom Development v. Canterbury Metro, U16 v. Nelson Bays U16, Logan 10:30am (Sunday, R Wyeth & B Howbaddouwantit-Ellybahe. Places: $1.80, $2.90, $3.40. Quin: $34.30. CLOVER EXPORT MAIDEN, $7000, order): Ustibecasual, Luv Da Bling, She’z Double: $62.00 (4/1), $20.70 (4/2). TAB 2, 1:00pm; Parklands Patriots v Forsyth Barr Stadium (Dunedin), Park 1, 2.00pm; Buller U16 v. AON INSURANCE BROKERS RATING 75 Tri: $417.40 (2,4,5). First4: $1724.00 51335m — 1-1 Motorboat Mike (2) A Prima Donna, Halo Flight, I’m Vital, Treble: $583.30 (2/4/1). TAB Quaddie: Hamilton; Marist-Harewood v St Richmond, Park 1a, 1:00pm; Rob 2.30pmSouth Island Under 18 South Canterbury U16, Logan 2HANDICAP, $8000, 2000m — 1-1 Dickens (2,4,5,1). TAB Double: $11.70 (3/2), $11.00 58.5 L Allpress 1; 3-3 Bear (1) 58.5 Mangaroa Lad, Reeves Hall, Sechura. $1499.60 (1/2/4/1). Sub: Citycenta (3). Albans, Redwood 1, 10:30am, M Hill Roys v MP Little Brown Jug, Bish 1, Tournament - Sheldon Park; Park 3, 2.00pm; Mid Canterbury (3) 58 L Callaway 1; 4-5 Winning Genes (4) (3/4). TAB Treble: $28.60 (1/3/2). Sub: C Johnson 2; 6-6 Star A Rook (7) 56.5 T 4-1/4L, 1-3/4L, 2L. Time: 1:22.43. Win: Trainer: John McKay, Gore. Breeding: 7g & D Henderson. Senior A Men 1 day: 1:00pm. 4C Men 1 day: Richmond v Quarter Finals, Friday, 5 October U16 v. West Coast U16, 55.5 R Doherty 2; 5-4 Schmeckenbecher (1) Copper Tap (1). Trainer: Sally McKay, Ascot Moseley 3; Scr: Contador, Vindication. Also $4.30 (4). Places: $1.80, $2.30, $2.40. Seasoned Star-Go Aliesha. Addington v Hals, Hals 1, 12:00pm; The Wanderers, St Albans 3, 2012: Otago Metro v. Canterbury University Oval 4, 12.30pm; MP Coverstaff v New Brighton, 1:00pm; Southern D v Parklands 2nd Metro, Sheldon 1, 12.30pm, K Opele Otago Country U16 v. EdgMac 1, 12:00pm; Southern D v XI, St Albans 2, 1:00pm; Riverside (Mid Cant); Otago Country v. Canty Southland U16, University Oval Sumner, Beck 1, 12:00pm; Richmond Bar v Heath, Hans 1a, 1:00pm; Scots Metro Dev, Sheldon 2, 11.00am, B 5, 2.00pm; Otago Metro U16 v. v Heath, Rich 1, 12:00pm. 2A Men 1 Raiders v MP Contract Construct, Newlands (Sth Cant); Mid North Otago U16, University day Cup: St Albans v Marist- EdgMac 2, 1:00pm; Addington bye. Canterbury v. Nelson Bays, Sheldon Oval 5, 12.30pm; Thursday, 4 Harewood, Tullett 1, 10:30am; BWU Presidents 1 day: MP v East Shirley 3, 11.30am, M Smail (Otago); October 2012: Quarter Finals; v Sydenham, Burn 1, 10:30am; OBC v Blue, Clare 1, 1:00pm; LPW v Southland v. Marlborough, Sheldon Friday, 5 October 2012: Semi Riccarton, Elmwood 4, 10:30am; Sydenham Hospital, Garrick 2, 1, 11.00am, B Barclay (Cant); South Finals; Saturday, 6 October LPW v East Shirley, Garrick 1, 1:00pm; Hornby v East Shirley Gold, Canterbury v. Canterbury Country, 2012: Finals. 10:30am. 2B Men 1 day: St Albans v Burw 3, 1:00pm; St Albans v Sheldon 2, 12.30pm, M Findlay JAB Rep Fixtures; Friday, 2 LPW, Ilam 1, 11:00am; BWU v Sydenham Cavaliers, Syd 3, 1:00pm; (Sthlnd); Canty Metro Barbarians v. March 2012: Wellington U13 v. Sydenham, Burn 2, 11:00am; OBC OBC Pressies v Horn, Dent 1, 1.00pm North Otago, Sheldon 3, 1.00pm, S Canterbury U13, Wellington, Gators v Riccarton, HC 1, 11:00am; (friendly). Cavaliers Twenty20: McDiarmid (Cant); Semi Finals, 1.00pm; Saturday, 3 March Hornby v OBC Pressies, Dent 1, Sydenham Tigers v Pirates, Nun 1, Saturday, 6 October 2012: Winner 2012: Wairarapa U13 v. 1.00pm (friendly). 3A Men 1 Day: 2:00pm; East Shirley v Heath, Burw QF 2 v. Winner QF 1, Sheldon 1, Canterbury U13, Wellington, OBC Team Boon v Hals, Hals 2, 11.30am; Winner QF 4 v. Winner QF 2, 2:00pm; St Albans v Riccarton 1.00pm. 1:00pm; Hornby v Predators, Dent 2, Hogs, HC 2, 2:00pm; Marist- 3, Sheldon 1, 1.00pm; Bowl Play 1:00pm; Richmond v Heath, St Harewood bye. Offs, Loser QF 2 v. Loser QF 1, MID CANTERBURY Albans 1, 1:00pm; Sumner v East Sheldon 2, 11.00am; Loser QF 4 v. Heartland: Mid Canterbury v Shirley, Barn 1, 1:00pm; MP Identity Loser QF 3, Sheldon 2, 12.30pm; Horowhenua Kapiti, Ashburton Signs v Riccarton, HC 3, 1:00pm. 3B DARTS Plate Play Offs, Loser P 2 v. Winner Oval, 2.30pm, NZ Panel referee, Men 1 day: LPW v Hornby, Wool 1, P 1, Sheldon 3, 10.30am; Loser P 1 v. A McGirr, K Pottinger, A 1:00pm; Marist-Harewood Green v CANTERBURY Winner P 2, Sheldon 3, 12.00pm; Chapman, A Greenslade, J Sydenham All Stars, Syd 2, 1:00pm; Thursday: Progressive singles, Sunday, 7 October 2012: Play Off Greenslade.

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