I wonder if Jesse Ryder knows he is on the cusp of gathering a life times worth of cult followers.

Let's face it... if you haven't had direct exposure to his darker ill-behaved side he comes across as very jolly and likable on the field.

He's built in the mould of Arjuna Ranatunga or David Boon, more-so Boon because he seems to be more likeable to cricket fans from other countries.

He's even got a boozy background to match but for his sake I hope he doesn't attempt to match any famous drinking feats on the flight to England (if he makes it).

As English commentator David Lloyd said, "he's got a bit about him, he's got a lot of character this lad".

On top of that he can play some great cricket. His stand-and-deliver/backfoot cover drive is already developing into a trademark along with his slightly slouched trundling around the field.

Add to this that he has already shown himself to have a bit of Inzammam to him while running between the wickets and the Black Caps have ready made entertainment and frustration for a few years to come.

Who wouldn't want him to succeed?

A lot of our ex-players obviously - but maybe that stems from personal grievances.

That will always be a result of Ryder's questionable past but hopefully he can put that to rest by performing on the field.

Come on selectors stick with him!

It was very sad to hear about Lou Vincent's fight with depression this week.

As much as I rate him as a player it will now be very difficult for him to get back into international cricket.

He has started well on the road to recovery with some good scores for Auckland and I hope he won't be discarded as England has done to a similarly ill Marcus Trescothick.

It is easy to see how the pressure of constantly being made a scapegoat for your team's bad performances can eat away at your confidence.

Let's hope Mathew Sinclair doesn't suffer the same fate.

What do you think of Jesse Ryder in New Zealand colours? Like it or hate it? Do you think Lou Vincent will make it back to the top?