If only they could apply themselves like Suresh Raina, their unbridled belligerence would be of value to India. Having established the lead in the series, the Black Caps would be keen to complete a 2-0 rout, which they are immensely capable of, before the five-match one-day series kick starts at Napier.
New Zealand coach Andy Moles believes his boys could achieve their goal.
"The boys know they are up against a very, very talented Indian side. We have got our noses in front, and we want to stay there. It is a two-match series and we want to win it. The boys are looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead of them," he said.
Considering the all-round potential of the Black Caps, it would take a huge effort from the Indians to redeem their dented pride. If they don't stand up to the challenge, they would be offering New Zealand the psychological advantage in the rest of the tour.
The Teams
India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, Praveen Kumar.
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