India regroup after outplaying New Zealand in the One-day series with an even more ominous line-up for the first Test starting on Wednesday.
With Sachin Tendulkar appearing to be over a stomach strain that restricted his limited-over appearances, and the injection of fellow legends Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman, this is an Indian side stacked with run-makers.
Having won the One-dayers 3-1, with Virender Sehwag slaughtering the New Zealand attack, India start as firm favourites to win their first Test series in New Zealand in 40 years.
"We're up against it," was New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori's frank assessment on the eve of the first of three Tests.
Although the green tinge on the Seddon Park wicket will give the bowlers hope on the opening session the pitch should favour the batsmen for the remainder of the five
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