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
concerned rather team worry
I am more concerned about how my team is doing rather than worry about the opposition,
captain county dave guy loves needs promoted sort
Dave Fulton is a guy who loves to win, ... and is the sort of captain I think needs to be promoted in county cricket.
bowlers chase games gives rather time win
That gives the bowlers more time to recover, and it gives us more opportunities to win games rather than chase games.
add game meaning
It's false, it detracts from the game and it doesn't add any meaning to it,
injury period rest settle
It's an inflammation injury that will settle down with a period of rest, we haven't been able to get him enough rest. I don't think it's a career-threatening injury, just annoying.
deal next number side targeted year
I've got a two-year deal and a number of the side have targeted this year but also next year,
dependency following guys power rather strike taking
There's been a dependency on Shane with his strike power and the guys have been following up rather than taking the lead.
across bit last month pleased struggle
It's been a bit of a struggle over the last month to get across the line, so I am pleased to have converted.
bowlers dominated feeling felt left morning session wanting
The feeling was the morning session was going to play a part, we felt it was brewing, the bowlers dominated and our footwork was too hesitant, it was left wanting and that's something we have to address.
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.
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,
ask bit complete game last tomorrow
The last game was pretty complete but tomorrow we ask a little bit more.
aggressive opportunity score top
It's an opportunity to be very aggressive at the top and get another score around the 300 mark.
good sure
It's good for us, but I'm not sure it's good for the game.