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[jamstains]

Aus-Pak 1st Test. Pakistan 2nd Inns, 53rd over. Truly brilliant with an old ball against the quality of Mo Yousef. Will never be replayed as it isn't a big test and there was no wicket, but had a batsman (on a half century) who will go down as an all time great, all at sea.

[Beth]

Aloha everyone. . .Happy New Year. Good to be back, hope all is well. The World Cup Junior Cricket comp passed by my town, some shining new stars there that's for sure.

[jamstains]

Aloha everyone. . .Happy New Year. Good to be back, hope all is well. The World Cup Junior Cricket comp passed by my town, some shining new stars there that's for sure.

Hello stranger ! Nice to see ya.

Name names.... who was good and who can make it?

[Beth]

Hello stranger ! Nice to see ya.

Name names.... who was good and who can make it?

Of the NZ U-19 Team these were those that stood out:

Michael Bracewell is the highest Kiwi run-getter in the ODI series against England in 2008 with 160 runs. His uncle is New Zealand legend John Bracewell. His brother Doug Bracewell is also in the U-19 team as a bowler.

Family cricketing connections don't stop there. Tom Latham’s father, Rod, played four Test matches for NZ.

But Boam is someone to watch. . .Boam has established himself as one of New Zealand’s leading young players. He made his first appearance for the Wellington Firebirds while still at college, winning a contract with the side while still a schoolboy, and his all-round skills have already had an impact at senior domestic level. He is an all-rounder and we relied on him heavily during the World Cup.

[jamstains]

Of the NZ U-19 Team these were those that stood out:

Michael Bracewell is the highest Kiwi run-getter in the ODI series against England in 2008 with 160 runs. His uncle is New Zealand legend John Bracewell. His brother Doug Bracewell is also in the U-19 team as a bowler.

Family cricketing connections don't stop there. Tom Latham’s father, Rod, played four Test matches for NZ.

But Boam is someone to watch. . .Boam has established himself as one of New Zealand’s leading young players. He made his first appearance for the Wellington Firebirds while still at college, winning a contract with the side while still a schoolboy, and his all-round skills have already had an impact at senior domestic level. He is an all-rounder and we relied on him heavily during the World Cup.

Ben Stokes is one to watch for England. A heavily built LHB, medium pacer, his batting is strong and straight. We have to hope his bowling develops but he could be anything from a Flintoff to a Ben Hollioake. At worst he could be a Mark Ealham. He's already played three matches for Durham, but without making too much of a splash.