We have almost finalised the line-up to take on http://www.senore.com/Cricket/LRPL-Taylor-c1849 – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Zimbabwe-c3045 in Zimbabwe, but their most important challenge will be do something good on the crucial upcoming tour of Australia.
The two-Test battle will get underway with the opening game at Brisbane on December 1, 2011. And, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Taylor-c92915 revealed that the Black Caps are well prepared for the clash, as they have already decided on the final line-up to meet mighty Australia.
"I'd say we're 90% there. There are still injuries and performances in the A match but I guess we're only taking 12 to 13. I think with the balance of the side it's probably going to be the talking point of going with four quicks or three quicks with Dan
(Vettori) batting at six," said Taylor who is confident about his team’s chances to produce special results against the Aussies.
Despite disclosing that the side has almost been finalised, the skipper stated that the hopefuls will have an opportunity to impress team-management in the warm-up game against Australia A, set to be played from Thursday, November 24, to November 27, 2011.
When asked about http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Trent-Boult-c2708 – the youngster with a great reputation following his wonderful show at the domestic level, Taylor refrained from conforming that the young lad will be able to earn a place in the final playing XI, as the Kiwis will be relying
on the experienced players.
"Even if he bowls well he still might not make the team as well so we'll just have to wait and see. I haven't seen the wicket yet. There's all this talk about how bouncy and how fast the wicket is. There's a lot more to go under the bridge until then," added
the 27-year-old batsman who will be leading New Zealand first time in a major series after taking over the charge from http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DL-Vettori-c1384.
On the other hand, despite a few injury concerns, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/JD-Ryder-c1679 is set to participate in the first encounter. Taylor lauded the skills of the 27-year-old cricketer, and expressed that it feels great as a captain to have a talented all-rounder like Ryder in
the troop.
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