Stephen Fleming
Stephen Fleming
Stephen Paul Fleming, ONZMis a former New Zealand cricketer, and captain of the New Zealand national cricket team, known as the Black Caps, in Test and one-day cricket. Known for his astute tactical abilities, he is New Zealand's second-most capped test player with 111 test appearances, longest-serving and most successful captain, having led the side to 28 victories and having won Test match series' against India, England, West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. He retired from international cricket on...
ProfessionCricket Player
Date of Birth1 April 1973
gain good momentum throughout
We weren't good enough as we haven't been throughout the series. They never let us gain any momentum and we were outplayed in all departments.
gain good momentum throughout
We weren't good enough as we haven't been throughout the series, ... They never let us gain any momentum and we were outplayed in all departments.
cup exciting flow good news rugby success
Well, it would be exciting news if it does come off. It would be particularly good for New Zealanders, and will flow on from the Rugby World Cup success - so it was exciting to hear.
behind good great scenes sure
Mick is a very good manager. He is great behind the scenes with the players, making sure everything is in place,
bit felt five good points team
It felt really good. I was back to my best. The team has been a bit up and down but it was good to get five points and back in the mix.
flawed good rule super toss winning
Winning the toss is a good start. As we know, the super sub rule is a flawed rule and we have to make the most of it.
below good par played prospects winning
We played below par today, but I still feel good about the prospects of winning the tournament.
finish good improvement playing series six test tests third west
We need an improvement in the third Test (against the West Indies), and if we finish playing six Tests still improving, then it's going to be a good series in the Republic.
good moving shape
But all in all I think we're in pretty good shape moving forward.
denying formula game gets good harder tougher
We've got a good formula going and the harder it gets to score, the tougher it gets to get in the game and we're denying them really well.
good pleased
It was a good series, and we were pleased with the way we played.
bowls good handful lively looks pace work
Edwards is going to be a handful through the summer. He bowls at a lively pace and has a good work ethic. He looks to be a good competitor.
good sure
It's good for us, but I'm not sure it's good for the game.
areas forward good innings moving runs shape touch
We're in pretty good shape moving forward but I think we have got to get better still. There are some areas we need to touch up - we probably need 10 runs or so more each innings and more strike-power when we bowl.