How much will New Zealand cricket miss Stephen Fleming?
He was a fine player and captain. He has decided to move on and we need to move on quickly and not dwell on who is not there. There is a chance for others to make the No 4 position theirs. Your young fast bowler Tim Southee looks a real find. Do you expect big things from him? Yes. He’s exciting and has a great future. He proved in his first Test he can compete with ball and bat. He bowls a lovely outswinger and leg-cutter and has the ability to straighten the ball for lbws – ask Michael Vaughan! Southee’s innings in the last Test of England’s tour of New Zealand was special. Can he be an all-rounder? Too early to tell. I would like to see him settle into his bowling role. Batting at No 10 is a starting point and he can have a bit of a go with the bat where it does not matter too much if he fails. Does the Indian Premier League spell the end of Test cricket? No. I am excited about the IPL and there is room for it. However, it is essential that there is a window to allow it to be played
