Kiwi success not a fluke
Region: New Zealand"The New Zealand bowling contingent have been stingy in the extreme since the start of the West Indies ODIs in gifting free runs through wides and no balls. "And it hasn't come about by accident. Discipline, planning an... more
Views: 344"India missed practice games"
Region: India"No matter how much you practice or train in the nets, there is nothing like a match in the middle. You need to get into the rhythm.” said Former India player Madan Lal. "The BCCI missed a trick here. Dhoni should h... more
Views: 482Dhoni asks team to gear up for ODIs
Region: New Zealand"It is great to play a few Twenty20 games before the one-dayers. There is no point in sulking and complaining that we lost two games," said India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. "I am happy with the preparation and the effo... more
Views: 394"I will continue the same way"
Region: New ZealandBrendon McCullum said, "tonight was more satisfying for me than the other night, though any time you finish a game for your country you are incredibly satisfied. Today was just a little bit better in how I got my runs. It ... more
Views: 512Vettori: We can do even better
Region: New Zealand"We have still got some execution issues. We can always do them a little better," said New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori. "The most pleasing aspect has been the top four with the bat. They get us off to great starts and ... more
Views: 374"2001 Eden Test gave us confidence"
Region: IndiaVVS Laxman said, "Everyone had expected us to loose from the follow on but Rahul Dravid and me had that partnership on the fourth day and from their on things changed for the country. "After this match everyone had the be... more
Views: 482"India need to get used to conditions"
Region: New ZealandFormer New Zealand player Adam Parore said "There are early signs that the Indians will struggle in our conditions. Judging by the opening Twenty20 game, the Indians look as though they will take time to adapt,". "And w... more
Views: 462"Mid-innings slump cost us the match"
Region: India"Yusuf got out off inside edge, that was crucial because we banked on those kind of batsmen. When me and Yuvi were batting, we wanted to play the middle overs. We had a decent start and we had big hitters down the order," ... more
Views: 453"We played too many shots"
Region: India"We did some mistakes. It is the start of the new tour and we have to understand the conditions and the wickets. So hopefully we will make less errors in the next game," said Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh. "We actually play... more
Views: 430Moles wary of an India backlash
Region: New Zealand"They know we are a good side. They have seen us operate last night, and they won't be taking anything for granted," said New Zealand coach Andy Moles. "We are looking at all areas. While bowling we didn't hit the hole we... more
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