thanks for that, take in a few quieter games before a few come over for the tests. also, as a first timer watching england overseas, whats the crack on a night time? i take it there will be some alcohol consumed between everyone?

Only a little.

i think we need to test the pubs in auckland, wellington and dunedin

On the subject of pubs, do the BA have preferred pubs/bars for the three tests ?

I would have thought Dunedin was up for grabs, given this is the first time a test v England has been played here since BA was formed ?

The handout with the Wisden Cricket magazine by the BA for next years Ashes tour was excellent, pity there is no equivalent for the upcoming NZ series

Bikini did some excelent work earlier this year when he visited the area. He outlined some pubs, and eating establishments....Buggered if I can find the thread now tho!!