Stephen Fleming delighted with http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754 performance – Cricket News Update
Former New Zealand skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746 and claimed that the confidence they will gain by the win will hold them in good stead ahead of some important series at home.
The Kiwi’s defied all odds to claim an enthralling victory by seven runs in the second Test at Hobart, despite Aussie opener http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DA-Warner-c1301 making his maiden Test century.
Chasing 241 to win, the hosts were in pole position to claim a series clean sweep against their close neighbours however, fell short to some excellent seam display by their opponents.
It was their first win against the Aussies in over two decades and Fleming was ecstatic to see a young team digging hard to emerge victorious.
"No it doesn't [get any bigger for New Zealand cricket]," Fleming said while talking to ESPNcricinfo. "A lot of our sides are actually measured on the way we play in Australia, which is why the series is so important to New Zealand players.
However, the former left-hander was also quick in highlighting that it is just a beginning of successful period with tough assignments awaiting them. The Black caps will take on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/South-Africa-c757 in the next three months.
"It's not the finished product by any means, and certainly with Ross' captaincy it is early days, but the boost of confidence he'll get from that and the players he will now have belief in, will carry a long way. It is a tough summer with South Africa touring for a full series, and it is not going to get any easier," added Fleming.
After being thumped by the Kangaroos in the opening Test, few gave the tourists hope to conjure up a win, especially after they were bundled out on 136 in their first innings at Hobart. However, they managed to stay focus and rounded of the tour with an incredible win under their belt.
As for the Aussies, their ageing middle-order beckons change, showing signs of weakness- prompting the selectors to make changes before the team takes on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/India-c750 in the Boxing Day first Test.
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