Brendon McCullum helps New Zealand level T20I series – Cricket News Roundup – Part 1 – February 12, 2013
A captain’s knock from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/England-c56013, claiming victory in the second T20I by 55 runs.
Inserted into bat, the Black Caps were provided a strong platform by openers http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hamish-Duncan-Rutherford-c61359, both of whom stood in an opening stand worth 75. McCullum then turned on the style by smashing five sixes and six fours to power his side to
a commanding total 192. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SCJ-Broad-c2465, the English skipper, was the most expensive bowler on show, with his four overs costing his side a whooping 53.
In reply, the English batters struggled from the start and lost half of the side at a combined score of 47. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Jos-Buttler-c1733 offered some resilience with a quick-fire 54 but New Zealand always held command and wrapped up victory in 19.3 overs.
Australian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MEK-Hussey-c1942.
Australia will be looking at their inform skipper for some added inspiration given the fact that he, alongside http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Watson-c96326 further unable
to provide an all-round option for the side, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Clarke-c51120 conceded that the tour will be an extremely difficult one.
"Touring India is as tough a challenge as I've had in my career," Clarke said in Sydney. "Every time I've been there on a Test tour it's been extremely difficult, hence the Australian team hasn't won that much over there. So it's a huge challenge, the players
know that. "
Indian left-handed batsman, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
Dhawan was preferred over regular opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kumar-Shri-Ranjitsinhji-c71870 Trophy.
"As I practice for the longer forms, I make sure I leave a lot more in the nets, stay on the wicket, play close to my body, and try to hit shots to balls that are within reach. My mental strength has increased a lot," he said while taking to ESPNcricinfo.
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