I mean, were you aware that he was doing that, or what did you make of it all?

Nah, I guess we kind of saw them having a team chat at a kind of random time before the start of today's play.

But yeah, I guess it was kind of news.

It was shock for everyone.

You know, so I think it was, again, I think that's what we pride ourselves on is just trying to, you know, do our things, do, you know, time was massive for us for that as well.

It was just, let's just go out there and do our things, you know, with all the, obviously the external noise as well.

So it was kind of a chaotic kind of end to day four.

What is it about this team that regardless of the situation, everyone just steps up to the mark and isn't afraid of the spotlight?

I mean, were you aware that he was doing that or, you know, what did you make of it all?

Nah, I guess we kind of saw them having a team chat at a kind of random time before the start of day's play.

But yeah, I guess it was kind of news.

It was shock for everyone.

You know, so I think it was, again, I think that's what we pride ourselves on is just trying to you know, do our things, do, you know, time was massive for us for that as well.

It was just, let's just go out there and do our things, you know, with all the, obviously the external noise as well.

So it was kind of a chaotic kind of end to day four, but, you know, I think the way that we kind of, First of all, the way Darrell kind of batted and got us through to a very good score and then, you know, to pick up four because the end was massive.

What is it about this team that regardless of the situation, everyone just steps up to the mark and isn't afraid of the spotlight?

But, um, uh, how, how should fans, like, understand what's in front of players, you know, right now in terms of those choices? How does it feel being with the New Zealand side right now to play Test cricket, being a guy that, you know, can play with the big boys in, in the IPL, et cetera?

Yeah, I think there's a, you know, like the Aussie boys say, I think there's a separate or a different kind of buzz around Test cricket.

Um, you know, it's always a special thing.

You know, you...

I don't know, it's like, it's the time away with the boys.

It's, you know, the toil.

It's, you know, you're digging in for time.

There's a, there's an NZ 20 coming up or whatever, but like do the players talk about wanting to like give to New Zealand cricket, uh, or you know, is this, is it a slightly different calculation you're making?

So what is the focus for Rob Walter, you and the crew? Tommy Latham, Captain Inaside, what's been the focus to ensure you're ready and primed to take them on in this test series?

Yeah, I think it's just, you know, focusing on us and what we want to do and how we want to operate, um, is obviously, you know, a little bit more noise when you come over here, um, you know, with test cricket and English media, but I think that's what we can kind of fall back on is, you know, doing our things for a long period of time, which worked, you know, um, All the kind of things we talk, adapting and conditions can change pretty quickly over here, overheads, pitches.

So, yeah, like you said, it's a slightly different looking team, but we know how good they are.

A couple of new inclusions, but the core's kind of still there.

So try to get a couple to nip down the slope when we're bowling and hit them when we're batting.

Yeah, speaking to Mitch Satner, and Mitch, you mentioned if you guys can do what you want to do, you just gave a little tip there, but attitude-wise, does anything need to change from the Black Caps? Do you guys have to take any specific approach because of the opponents and conditions and history that you're competing in?

I guess, you know, it's always a tough place to come and win.

You know, I think, you know, the stats say Lords, We do pride ourselves on, you know, adapting and, you know, if it means digging in for a session or two, pretty happy to do that.

So what is the focus for Rob Walter, you and the crew? Tommy Latham, Captain Inaside, what's been the focus to ensure you're ready and primed to take them on in this test series?

Yeah, I think it's just, you know, focusing on us and what we want to do and how we want to operate um is obviously you know a little bit more noise when you come over here um you know with test cricket and in the english media but i think that's what we can kind of fall back on is you know doing our things for a all the kind of things we talk adapting and conditions can change pretty quickly over here overheads pitches so yeah and like i said it's a slightly different looking team but we know how good they are a couple of new inclusions but the core is kind of still there so try to get a couple to nip down the slope when we're bowling and hit them when we're batting

Yeah, speaking to Mitch Satner, and Mitch, you mentioned if you guys can do what you want to do, you just gave a little tip there, but attitude-wise, does anything need to change from the Black Caps? Do you guys have to take any specific approach because of the opponents and conditions and history that you're competing in?

I guess, you know, it's always a tough place to come and win.

You know, I think, you know, the stats say, Lorde, We do pride ourselves on adapting and if it means digging in for a session or two, we're pretty happy to do that.

And if it's trying to fire some shots, that's all part of it.

So I think it's down to everyone to play their game and have the freedom to do that.

And then also knowing that there's times and spells and sessions and test cricket where you do have to withhold a bit of a storm.

But that spell from Ratch and Ravindra, especially that over that he had two for two at one stage, how crucial in the context of the game was his performance with ball?

Yeah, I mean, it's nice.

He's obviously had a bit more responsibility with the nut.

You know, same with GP, and I guess when it's spinning like that, it's nice.

But yeah, it's a To come on and start the way he did, I think, you know, the key is always trying to take wickets through the middle, even if it is in your favour.

And, you know, we're able to do that.

And, you know, I guess they couldn't really get going, which was nice.

The batsman coming and taking all the glory from the bowlers is a little on the unfair side, in my opinion, Mitch.

you feel this tournament, Mitch, and it's T20 cricket, so you know you're never comfortable until you know for sure that you've got the game won, but that spell from Racha and Ravindra, especially that over that he had two for two at one stage, how crucial in the context of the game was his performance with ball?

Yeah, I mean, it's nice.

He's obviously had a bit more responsibility with the nut.

Same with GP, and I guess when it's spinning like that, it's nice.

But yeah, it's a To come on and start the way he did, I think, you know, the key is always trying to take wickets through the middle, even if it is in your favour.

And, you know, we're able to do that.

And, you know, I guess they couldn't really get going, which was nice.

take it easier that's what i see expect from it now we'll just take this one easy if i told uh anyone before the game that uh russian revenger was going to uh top the uh get the player of the match in the spin friendly conditions but i said that it was been for any conditions and mitt satner was top run score i would have blown away The batsman coming and taking all the glory from the bowlers is a little on the unfair side, in my opinion, Mitch.