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November 26, 2009Posted by Iain O'Brien on 11/26/2009 in Pakistan in New Zealand 2009-10
Rated zzzz...
I’m done, I’m pretty well knackered. And to be fair to my team mates I’m going to have to do this writeup tomorrow.
We didn’t get off the park until 7:40 pm, back to the hotel at 8:30; straight to see the massage therapist and then out for some food. I’ve just got back and it’s 10:40 pm. I have to sleep. Sorry.
It was a tough day, a whole lot of good and one bit of bad; and that bit of bad lasted a little too long for our liking!
I’ll do a whole run-through tomorrow night and cover off my batting (13 not out) and my bowling (the two halves of it), and also a great comeback by one great bowler!
Posted by: lareina at November 26, 2009 1:30 PM
Iain! As this is only a preview for tomorrow's post, I feel less frivolous for commenting about this: I love the new look. The close-cropped beard suits you. Now, can you please get Dan Vettori to grow his back? You're both so much foxier with the facial fuzz!
Posted by: Anonymous at November 26, 2009 3:09 PM
That's the rigours of test cricket for you.
Posted by: Umair at November 26, 2009 3:17 PM
Rest & you need it. I saw your bowling today and was happy to see you concentrated well on that channel of uncertainity. For me the key for fast bowlers is to pitch the bowl on with an upright seam or a balanced seam (no wobbling). If you are able to attain that nobody can take away the glory. Rest assured
Posted by: Rajas at November 26, 2009 4:07 PM
Well done today Iain! All the best for tomorrow!! Looking forward to reading your roundup of the day'
Posted by: Babar Ali at November 27, 2009 9:42 AM
Hi Ian,
Nice diary. I am waiting for your updates, since Pakistan has started playing well and are back in the match. I would also like you to comment on Umar Akmal and Fawad Alam
Posted by: Ahmad at November 27, 2009 8:40 PM
Hi, Ian. I too hope you will be celebrating after the game...but only if you want to celebrate a Pakistan win :P
Cheers and good job with the blog. Somehow I expected a bit more on the Pakistani bowlers though...
- Iain O'Brien must type as fast as he bowls. After stumps most days he adds to his popular personal blog, covering his take on the play, dressing room snippets and personal insights (he really doesn’t like bouncers). A fast-medium bowler, O’Brien has become a regular member of the New Zealand Test side over the past year and is enjoying his time at the top.