Key players for New Zealand in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2011
It is hard to predict how the Black Caps will perform in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2011, as their previous performances have been below par. Their poor and unfortunate form will potentially weaken their chances in the mega event starting 19 February, 2011.
New Zealand has good players in their ranks and if the team can perform well as a unit, they have the potential to beat any other team in the tournament.
Although the New Zealand cricket team has had problems in recent times, there are some players who can dramatically turn the tables for them. The New Zealand team do have some amazing players in their team with the talent to reach the finals. Players like
Jesse Ryder, Scott Styris, Brendon McCullum, Martin Guptill, Ross http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915, Tim Southee and the captain Daniel Vettori. These players can play a key role in bringing the coveted trophy home.
Here are some of the key Kiwi players:
Daniel Vettori: He is the captain of the New Zealand cricket team. Vettori is considered as a dangerous player due to his excellent leg spinners which keep the batsmen guessing. His fine subtle variations in flight are difficult to detect.
Vettori has been labelled as one of the best spinners along the likes of Sri Lankan http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Muttiah-Muralitharan-c78157. His batting performance includes five test centuries. In 2010, Vettori performed brilliantly, as his team continued to struggle.
Martin Guptill: The 24-year-old right handed batsman made his debut in 2009 and since then has been a regular member of the Kiwi side. Apart from being a brilliant stroke-player, Guptill is a fantastic fielder. He has an amazing ability
to get crucial run-outs during close games.
Ross Taylor: The vice captain and one of the best batsman for New Zealand, Ross Taylor plays the slog-sweep very well. He is a brilliant aggressive player for the team. His attacking style and prolific stroke play, will help New Zealand
put up a good fight in the upcoming tournament.
Jesse Ryder: Ryder is one of the top-order batsmen for the Kiwis. He is known as a big hitter, and has been playing aggressively for his team. In the recent One Day Internationals, Ryder scored a hundred against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755. He has been looking
forward to play in the World Cup and his batting could prove useful and positive for the team.
James Franklin: James Franklin started his career as a bowler but has now developed as a batting all-rounder. His performance in the ODI series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 and Pakistan were commendable. As a bowler, Franklin has lost pace, as he heavily
relies on swing and accuracy.
Tim Southee: Tim Southee is a right-arm-medium fast bowler. He has taken a hat-trick in his first Twenty20 tournament. Southee has emerged as the main strike bowler for the Black Caps. His bowling performance will ensure http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 restrict
the opposition and put up a fighting chance.
These players are considered the most important and effective members of the team. Their performances are vital for the Kiwis to proceed towards victory. The Black Caps will need these players to unite as a team in order to qualify for the quarter-finals
or semi-finals of the tournament.
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