Tom Blundell - New Zealand's 'never say die' keeper-batter

[MenInG]

Tom Blundell c and b Anderson 138(181) - 306/10 in 82.5 ov.

But, what an innings he has played for his side.

He tormented England when he was there last year and now he's tormenting them again when they've landed up in his backyard. His innings was the definition of grit and defiance as he single-handedly pulled New Zealand out of a pickle.

Changed the complexion of the game.

 

[jnaveen1980]

NZ always has good crisis wicket keeper batsmen. BJ Watling before. Baz even before that,

 

[MenInG]

Blundell always scores vs quality bowling attacks

Scored 121 at MCG in 2019 vs Cummins,Starc, Pattinson,Lyon

106 at Trentbridge in 2022 vs Anderson,Broad,Stokes,Potts,Leach

96 at Lords in 2022 vs Anderson,Broad,Stokes,Potts

 

[Rana]

Might just be the best Keeper batsman in the world

Another legitimate, worthy title

 

[Ab Fan]

Terrific player.. He is streets ahead of Rizwan in Test cricket.

 

[sweep_shot]

He is a very good batter. Gritty personality.

 

[MenInG]

Failed today when his side needed him again. Can't blame him but NZ needed someone to stand up

 

[James]

Never say die… except under lights

Batting two feet out of his crease against a Test class bowler who was in the groove and regularly hitting the top of off stump was a suicide play.

 

[Robert]

Tom Blundell c and b Anderson 138(181) - 306/10 in 82.5 ov.

But, what an innings he has played for his side.

He tormented England when he was there last year and now he's tormenting them again when they've landed up in his backyard.

As England won the series 3-0 he was not much of a torment, more of a minor obstacle.

He does embody the ANZAC spirit though, unlike some of the higher-up batters currently.

 

[BouncerGuy]

A 5th Test century for Tom Blundell today against England. Could not save the test match for his team but he fought hard.