"India determined to whitewash Kiwis"
Region: New Zealand"We would be tempted to rest some players, but we also want to make sure we keep the momentum going. It is important on a tour to set yourself up to win games of cricket on a consistent level, and momentum is very important on a tour". "So we haven't made a decision. We have spoken about a little bit," said Indian Coach Gary Kirsten. Kirsten said, "We are not sure yet. We will have to wait and see." "The game ... more
Views: 445"Tendulkar another Bradman"
Region: New Zealand"I always felt he is in the same line as Bradman and he has the potential to possibly get a 100 international hundreds combining Tests and One dayers," said The former India coach John Wright, who had a successful five-year stint with the Indian team. "To do something like that would be truly Bradmanesque," the former New Zealand captain said. "Judging by the the last game in Christchurch, I think he has lot of crick... more
Views: 559Wright says Kirsten better than him
Region: New Zealand"Oh he's (Kirsten) probably better, well I know he did score more runs than me. He is very thoughtful and very passionate and I think he understands the importance and the privilege of coaching India," said Former India coach John Wright. "And you have to understand how things work. You bring some ideas from outside India but there is also an understanding of how things are best handled and getting to know your player... more
Views: 415Sehwag leaves NZ gaping for answers
Region: New ZealandDaniel Vettori said "I can't explain it better. But we haven't found an answer to Sehwag and that is going to be the difference between the two sides. We are pretty inept with the ball when we come up against him." "Sehwag creates a momentum at the top of the order and is such an aggressive player that he can take the game away quite quickly. A lot of our emphasis is on him. If we contain him, it would be handy," more
Views: 434"Double ton in ODIs possible in NZ"
Region: New Zealand"It is achievable in New Zealand because of the small grounds. Sachin (Tendulkar) was very close to achieving it (in the third ODI in Christchurch), as he still had five overs left in the innings before he retired hurt. If someone bats 50 overs on small grounds, he could possibly score a double. Matthew Hayden batted 50 overs and made 180 plus. So he was very close to it," said India's swashbuckling opener Virender Seh... more
Views: 422"Chasing revised target not easy"
Region: New Zealand"It was a difficult chase with the rain interruptions. The way Viru and Gautam batted, it looked easy but it was never easy," Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said. "The wind was very strong all through. Overall, we got a good start and capitalised on it later on," Dhoni said. "We are not relying on individuals. For instance, we were without Sachin (Tendulkar) today but still performed well. That's the plus point ... more
Views: 442Vettori: We got a real hiding
Region: New Zealand"It wasn't great and to be fair it was probably a good old-fashioned hiding," New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori admitted. "We didn't really get ourselves in the game. We were a little bit short in the runs and then Sehwag and Gambhir played outstandingly to take the game away from us." "I'm very pleased with Peter McGlashan coming in in his third game and being able to perform like that," Vettori said. "He's got a ... more
Views: 379"Confidence of pacers knocked"
Region: New Zealand"I suppose from their perspective it would have knocked their confidence a little bit. It could happen when you go around the park like we did in the last couple of games. It is not a nice thing to happen for fast bowlers," said New Zealand vice-captain Brendon McCullum. "It is a skill issue of not being able to execute their plans. Or it maybe a mental issue with being apprehensive and almost trying too hard not to... more
Views: 349"Sehwag, Sachin can blast 200"
Region: New ZealandBrendon McCullum said "Gayle, Sehwag, Tendulkar are capable of scoring a double. There are plenty of guys around the world who dominate the attack as well. I'm sure we will see that happen soon,". "Once someone does score a double hundred in one-day cricket, then we will see many people achieve it. It is something that everyone holds in such high regard that it almost seems unachievable at the moment. "Wickets ar... more
Views: 522"Indian batting talent staggers"
Region: New ZealandNew Zealand pacer Kyle Mills said "It is an extremely talented batting line-up. You have somebody like Rahul Dravid who can't even make it to the line-up. It staggers me. "Their bats seem to be made of something special. We have to try and bowl a string of dot balls and put pressure on them and break their momentum," Mills said. "I look back at some Aussie teams, with Gilchrist and Hayden both in form in the same inn... more
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