CHRISTCHURCH, Feb 24 (AFP): New Zealand have drawn on the inside knowledge of former India coach John Wright as they prepare to play the side they regard as the best in the world.
India's tour of New Zealand starts here Wednesday with the first of two Twenty20 matches to be followed by five one-day internationals and three Tests.
Wright, the former Kiwi opener who coached India from 2000-2005, has been heavily involved with preparations for the series, according to New Zealand's Andy Moles.
Despite Wright's tips, and India's reputation as poor travellers, Moles insists New Zealand are still the underdogs.
"They've put that to bed in the last couple of years and did really well in Australia last year," said the coach.
"The Indians, I believe, are probably the number one side in the world at the moment in all facets and we will need to make sure we are at our best in all components of our game."
India have not won a Test series in New Zealand in 41 years, but they arrive on the back of home series victories over Australia and England and a 4-1 one-day away win against Sri Lanka.
New Zealand, on the other hand, squandered a 2-0 one-day lead against Australia to draw the series 2-2 and then lost the Twenty20 by one run.
Kiwis get Wright stuff on India
FE Team | Published: February 25, 2009 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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