http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 bowlers to watch out
Following an indifferent time for the Kiwi bowlers on their tour of the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760, another tough task awaits them as they travel to the subcontinent and battle the Indians.
Despite the team’s woeful capitulation, where they were defeated in all formats, the bowling department of the Black Caps had shown signs of improvement as the series progressed. After failing to handle Chris Gayle, in the limited-over versions, the bowlers
started poorly before slowly getting into their grooves, only to be let down by their batters.
The upcoming challenge offers similarity in terms of the nature of the pitches, which are expected to be docile and full of runs, but will ultimately aid spinners. With http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DL-Vettori-c1384 out of the tour, it leaves the team handicapped in terms of experience
and knowledge of the Asian pitches. However, the exuberance of youth might just be the order for a deflated outfit.
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The veteran seamer had a tough time against the Windies, especially http://www.senore.com/Cricket/CH-Gayle-c1221, who pounded his bowling to all parts of the Antigua stadium. He subsequently missed the second Test of the series, giving way for younger blood. However, his presence in the
opening game at http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Hyderabad-c792 is essential, given the injury to the other senior statesman.
While it is hard to gauge his frame of mind after suffering an unlikely beating from Gayle’s bat, one nonetheless, cannot write the seasoned campaigner off. He is the current recipient of the coveted http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Richard-John-Hadlee-c85134 trophy, and was also nominated for
the Fans’ Choice award for his impressive 5 for 15 against the upcoming opposition at Ahmedabad.
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The youngster blossomed when he was included in the second Test against the Windies at the expense of the 69-Test old http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Christopher-Alroy-Martin-c50714, claiming 3 for 58. The left-armer bowled with discipline and notably had Gayle bogged down for a considerable while, eventually
allowing his fellow pacer, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Neil-Wagner-c79182, to take the all-important wicket of the left-hander.
His immediate goal will be to push for a place in the opening Test against the Men in Blue and provide the extra bit of energy and spark, one expects from a raw talent. He has previously toured India with the A side in 2008, which will hold him in good stead
when he comes up against an imposing batting lineup. Being picked out for praise from skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849 may just act as a further source of motivation.
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Having been omitted from the Caribbean trip, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Huzefa-Mohammed-Patel-c63657’s stack rose following the injury to Vettori. The pitches in the sub-continent are renowned for their spin assistive nature and one expects Patel to be a confirm starter, despite the presence of leg-spinner,
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tarun-Nethula-c2647, who did not feature in any of the recent Test matches.
Patel’s inclusion has also come on the back of an impressive English county stint with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warwickshire-c862 where he picked up 38 first-class wickets at 23.65 this year. His performances have further helped the side maintain their top position in the County Championship’s
Division One this season.
The player will be further keen to improve on his Test career stats - 40 wickets in 13 Tests at 48.40 - on spin-friendly tracks.
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