What is this bloke on about? Is he trying to create humour at the expense of the Black Caps? Whatever the intentions are, it isn't funny, more like pathetic.

It was nice enough trying to make light of the situation. I kept reading it to the end. But I think these times call for drastic measures. New Zealand cricket is in big trouble. If they struggle to beat Bangladesh, what's going to happen in Australia...though to be fair, Australia too nearly lost to Bangladesh on their soil. Nevertheless, New Zealand cricket is in dire straits, and I think it's time for a blog to seriously discuss their problems.

Nice one! Funny and also well researched, making it a good cricketer's laugh. These other guys really should get over it, i mean its not supposed to be serious! Its a marvellous piece, super effort that. Bravo! (not dwayne)

I think we should remember that this is a rebuilding side- Flynn, Taylor and Ryder are all under 25, and How's the most-capped batsman with something like 12 caps. But the entire batting order showed signs of great maturity in the second innings, so I don't think the situation in New Zealand is all that dire. I'm still expecting them to perform well against the West Indies and India at home in the coming months, and I don't think they'll humiliate themselves against Australia either.

Adhil? If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all!

Very good Paul and well done with the research. Especially like Ryder's 118, heh. What a random score to never have been scored!

The Black Caps shouldn't be taken seriously, they only start losing.

Adhil: Take your confused self away to find your sense of humour then pop back for a visit.

Slog: If you want to discuss the serious problems New Zealand has, this is probably not the place to do it unless you have had a couple of jars.

i think the boys may have achieved a record last game having their traditional batting collaspe in the first innings and scoring more in the second innings to ironically win them the game...?

I am a Bangladeshi, and the blazing difference between the two sides in the first test (to me) was the ability of learning. The BlackCaps are a fantastic learner; they adapted to the situation quite nicely and they rather checked their natural stroke playing instincts and did not throw any wicket (maybe except Ross Taylor).

Hard to believe anyone thought this was a serious dig at the Black Caps . . . yeesh. Good stuff, Paul. Nice way to give the lads some goals in this time-deficient affair.

Very nice Paul. I like to believe that the rag-tag crew that make up the current Black Caps are capable of something special, even if it is something left-field.

I'm with Adhil on this one. Citing a slightly known (but certainly not unknown) fact does not equate to well researched and it was simply not funny.

And Marcus, NZ have been "rebuilding" for at least the last ten years.

Nice dig at McGill

Phil - It is not meant to be funny - it is life and death stuff and a deadly serious analysis of realistic targets for New Zealand to aspire to.

Don't worry, New Zealand, there is always Pakistan to play if Bangladesh is too easy or too boring. I am sure they can find space in their calender for the likes of you.

Still cannot believe Dizzy got double century. Just a pitty C Martin is not over there, he would back himself for a 50 surely...

Phil / Adhil need to have a few jars themselves and chill down

This guy is awesome-best sense of humour, if he knew the bangladesh team as well as the Nz team we'd have twice the fun. Keep going-Adhil and phil need to enjoy cricket