Braces yourself

Paul Holden, writing in his stuff.co.nz blog, salutes John Bracewell, a veritable humanheadline.

August 2003 - On meeting Stephen Fleming: “[It] left the hairs standing up on the back of my neck. He had a real presence or mana about him which needs to be respected and used to the best advantage.”

Meanwhile Hamish McDouall feels New Zealand need a bowler to tie up one end, to slow down the pace of scoring, to nick out a slashing batsman.