Edgbaston déjà vu
The high intensity trans-Tasman cricket clashes between Australia and New Zealand don’t usually end in abandonments, but then not many have been played at Edgbaston, which hosted a similar rain-affected clash when the two met during the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.
Match abandoned, but plenty of entertaining cricket played as usual in a trans-tasman fixture!#CT17 🇳🇿v🇦🇺 ^WN pic.twitter.com/ZkyipoyDQs
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 2, 2017
BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson philosophical despite having the better of this morning's wash out with Australia. #CT17 🇳🇿v🇦🇺 ^WN pic.twitter.com/lMjIkJgoqV
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) June 2, 2017
But it was not all gloom and doom in Birmingham. There were plenty of positives for each side to take into their next game.
The crowd couldn’t get enough of Kane Williamson’s century.https://twitter.com/ICC/status/870650790628786176
WATCH: The crowd stands to applaud Kane Williamson's hundred! #NZvAUS #CT17 pic.twitter.com/V21X2ii0x0
— ICC (@ICC) June 2, 2017
Nor could his former captain.
A big congrats to Kane Williamson, brilliant innings from the NZ skipper. Gd hands also from @ronchi04 and @RossLTaylor. Exciting start.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) June 2, 2017
There were words of praise for the rest of the side too.
Australia a touch rusty today but no damage done. NZ were superb for 90% of it, top order looked in gd touch. Bowlers were well planned.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) June 2, 2017
Its early in this @ICC #CT17 but so far pitches look great for batting. Teams will need options with the ball, attacking spinners come in!
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) June 2, 2017
A wash out wasn’t an ideal birthday present for Steve Smith, but the Australia captain will take it over a defeat.
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. Very much appreciated 🎉👌🏽
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) June 2, 2017
Meanwhile, over in London, another captain celebrated his birthday and was raring to go for an important #CT17 showdown.
Thanks for all the wonderful wishes guys .Feel blessed. Good night..#stayblessed
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) June 2, 2017
South Africa were gearing up to face Sri Lanka, and AB de Villiers spilled the beans on some interesting team secrets…
🎙️ A pre-match interview with a twist... @jpduminy21 chats to @abdevilliers17 ahead of their first #CT17 fixture! pic.twitter.com/U2h6WDiljZ
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2017
And proving that winners are grinners, here's Eoin Morgan and Joe Root making the most of their day off.
Hell of a way to spend a day off. Thank you @investec #theoaks pic.twitter.com/N2kAcHkwzX
— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) June 2, 2017
Free beer! To celebrate my century yesterday @Village_Hotels are giving away 100 pints. Show this at the bar to get yours. 🍻 pic.twitter.com/ElYithScQ4
— Joe Root (@root66) June 2, 2017
While David Warner put the disappointment of yesterday’s washout behind him with some quality family time.
